NorthpointCiti Church

Last September 2025, I was admitted to the hospital for nine days after suffering a heart attack. I was in extreme pain, and there were moments when many people feared that I might not survive. But I thank God for His mercy and faithfulness.

During that difficult time, my pastors, Pastor Mervin and Pastora Monelle, prayed for me and stood with me in faith. I held on to God’s healing power, believing that He was still in control.

When I was admitted, my TROP-1 result was at 10. But the following day, it dropped to 0. Even the doctor was surprised by the sudden change. I knew that God had moved in my situation.

The following week, my pastors asked me to come to church and testify about what the Lord had done. When I walked into the church, everyone was shocked and overjoyed to see me alive and standing again. The church rejoiced with me and celebrated God’s faithfulness.

And now, as an update, on August 26, 2026, I had my 2D Echo and ultrasound tests, and the results were good.

Thank You, Lord, for Your mercy, for giving me another chance, and for showing me that You are faithful even in the darkest moments. Indeed, Jesus is our Great Physician. I believe that God has healed me, and my life is a testimony of His power, mercy, and faithfulness.

Growing up without a father figure, I found myself walking down a dark path that eventually led to drug addiction. By the time I was in college, about a decade ago, I was living in fear—constantly hiding and evading the law.

One night, everything changed. During a police raid on our boarding house, I made a desperate decision to swallow a spoonful of “shabu.” I was rushed to the emergency room, where the doctor told me that it was a miracle I was still alive.

But surviving that moment came with a heavy battle. I began struggling with intense anxiety, fear, and paranoia. There were times when I truly thought I was going to lose my mind forever.

Then, in the middle of my brokenness, God led me to Northpoint Citi Church. It was there that I encountered Jesus Christ and accepted Him as my Lord and Savior. Jesus became my hope when I had nothing left to hold on to.

Through His grace, He gave me a new direction, restored my life, and helped rebuild my family. He didn't just rescue me from my past—He gave me a new beginning and a new purpose.

Today, I am living proof that Jesus restores broken lives, gives hope to the hopeless, and makes all things new. What once was a life filled with fear and destruction has become a life of faith, purpose, and service.

Today, I have the privilege of serving Jesus together with my family. My story is a testimony that no matter how broken our past may be, Jesus can restore us and give us a brand-new beginning.

We started when we thought our marriage was okay. My wife and I both had good jobs, a stable income, and we enjoyed traveling together. But slowly, we lost our communication, understanding, and unity.

Our disagreements became constant. We fought almost every day, and there were even times when we talked about separation. Our financial struggles made things even harder, and I turned to online gambling. It affected me, our relationship, and our entire family. We were slowly losing hope.

Then, in February 2026, we attended a Healing Crusade in Pagadian City after seeing the invitation on Facebook. As we listened to the message about the restoration of relationships, we felt God touching our hearts. That day, we chose to forgive, surrender our hurts, and give our marriage back to God. And that became the beginning of our restoration.

God then led us to North Point Citi Church, where we joined the Marriage Encounter, Cell Group, Couple Cell, Commanding Prayer, and other church activities. Through these, God continued to heal us, rebuild our relationship, and strengthen our family.

Today, we can truly say: God restored our marriage. What we thought was broken beyond repair, God made whole again. What we thought was already dying, God brought back to life.

We learned that marriage is not just about two people loving each other—it is about two people choosing to follow Christ together and making Jesus the center of their family. The God who restored our marriage can restore your family too.

For almost a decade, I worked hard as a call center agent, but I often received only enough to sustain my needs. I was waiting for my salary every 15 days, while carrying the burden of my family’s responsibilities and dealing with debt. As a worker and a millennial, there were times when I wondered if my financial situation would ever change.

But in the midst of my financial struggles, I learned to trust God and believe that He could do something in my finances. I began following biblical principles in handling my finances, honoring God, and faithfully returning what belongs to God. As I continued to trust God and remain faithful, I began to see His hand move in my finances.

Today, I can testify that my previous salary has multiplied seven times. But more than the increase in my income, I am grateful for what God has allowed me to do with His blessings.

Because of God’s favor I was able to build a two-story house for my parents, giving them a comfortable home. I was also able to support my sister throughout her engineering journey, and today, she is a licensed engineer. What once seemed impossible became possible because of God’s faithfulness.

I thank God for Northpoint Citi Church and for the lives of my Pastors for nurturing me with the Word and for being God’s vessels in bringing me to my destiny. All glory and honor belong to God!