News & Views
Anna Purnell - my DNA year so far
written by Anna Purnell
published on 15th January 2007
This first term on DNA has been such an adventure. I really feel that God has touched areas of my life which I never thought I could deal with.
Before I started DNA, I thought that DNA would be easy. It is not! I have found areas of it really hard but I have also found it so worth it. God has really rewarded me in this first term with being open to change and also growing more in my gifts. I have found the whole group on DNA amazing. They have all been such a great support but have also encouraged me.
My placement is
Molesey
Community
Church
. This church has been incredible. I feel such at home here; they are all a bunch of lovely people. Serving this church has been an honour this term, I have learned so many new things and I feel that it is helping me grow spiritually and also as a person. The church has been great by really been encouraging me to do new things and not to be afraid to make mistakes.
DNA this term has really changed my life and I feel that I am learning more and more about God and having a personal relationship with him. It is so amazing to really learn more about God. I have found my identity in Christ this term and I feel set free from things in the past. It been hard work but I really have notice how amazing God’s grace has been.
Having a discipler has been really helpful, I know that I can tell her anything and know that she will support me and encourage me and at times she will challenge me. I have found that this term I have been more open about myself than I have ever been. God has never left my side. My first term I have found out that I can lean on God, I do not need to be alone.
I am so excited about what God has got planned for me this new term!!
