These are the stories of real people who have found out what it means to have a life of purpose, meaning and adventure when you are “driven” toward Christ.
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For Laurie Pranskunas, her long journey started with a simple invitation from her sister, Sandy Strejc. After participating in Good Shepherd’s Alpha program, Laurie’s faith and the Holy Spirit have transformed her life in ways that are often difficult to explain. |
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With no family in the area after her brother joined the Marines and shipped off to Iraq, Cat set out to find family and the church home she felt God was calling her toward. She found Good Shepherd and a kind lady with a heart for newcomers — Donna Mae Reishus. They became friends and Cat began to attend regularly. She was baptized for the first time recently with Donna Mae as her sponsor. Today, Cat sings with Festival Singers, is a fixture at 9:30 and calls Good Shepherd God’s answer to her prayers for family. |
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A desire to support their kids’ faith walk and a simple invitation from a friend led the Leavenworth family to Good Shepherd more than 10 years ago. Today, they are thankful for close, personal relationships with each other, with many friends and, above all, with Christ. |
