Indiana

In October 2006, Rory Peterson was invited by a friend to attend a series of meetings held by Cheri Peters at the LaPorte Adventist Church. With "nothing better to do," Rory agreed to accompany her friend to that first evening.

The moment Cheri started talking, Rory's indifference regarding the meeting was swept away! Her life experiences so closely paralleled those of Cheri's that it seemed she was hearing her own story retold. Rory wept as she listened night after night and learned that there is a Savior who can heal and forgive, and she longed for a chance to start over.

During those evenings, Rory became acquainted with the friendly, caring church members and was drawn to attend Sabbath school and church. Then followed her studies with former pastor, Wayne Morrison. Amazed and thrilled, Rory learned of the complete plan of salvation.

"My baptism on October 6, 2007, was the happiest day of my life," Rory told me with shining eyes. But Rory did not come alone on that day. She brought her two-year-old granddaughter, Maya, who was dedicated on the same day. Maya now accompanies Rory to church every Sabbath.

Mary Wadsworth-Cooke, communications secretary, LaPorte Church