Michigan

Alana Rupert began to attend the Metropolitan Church in Northville, Michigan, with her parents, Gus and Sally Laslett, in 2005. Alana was going through a rough time in her life and needed peace and comfort. She had seen a change in her brother, Gerald Laslett, whose baptism she had witnessed in September 2005. Gerald was so much happier and loved studying his Bible. Alana wanted that kind of experience. She, too, wanted to be baptized.

Alana's parents introduced her to Sandi Stewart, Metropolitan’s Bible worker. Soon Bible studies began, and Alana’s life began to change. She learned that she should pray about everything, and that God answers one way or another, but He always answers. So, Alana began to pray “a lot,” and God responded.

Studying with Sandi allowed Alana to satisfy her many questions. As she studied and prayed, Alana's faith grew stronger, and she knew this was the path the Lord wanted her to take. After a year of studying and learning to love Jesus more and more, she was baptized on November 11, 2006.

Alana is so happy and wants to serve her church community. “The Metro Church congregation is wonderful," Alana said. "The people, especially the ones in the prayer group, are so welcoming and warm and friendly; it just makes you want to be a member of this church.”

Joy Hyde, Metropolitan Church communication leader