Help Lester Enter Discipleship
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Hello everyone, My name is Lester Pagaduan and I want to thank you in advance for taking the time to read my story and showing even the slightest interest in supporting my cause. I'm 26 years old and within the last two years of my life, I experienced the harsh reality of divorce, lost my career in the Navy after serving for nearly 7 years, walked down the path of substance abuse and heavy drinking, accrued a seemingly endless amount of debt, and broke the trust of some my closest friends. At times catching myself having suicide ideals and thankfully, never took any action upon it. I was the kind of person that made decisions on my own accord, thinking my way was the most reasonable path all the time. I lived the kind of destructive lifestyle, one where someone does something wrong even though they know whats right. But without the right amount of love for myself, or having enough control to hold myself accountable, there was no surprise had when I messed something up. Well, I got tired of that life. I'm tired of hurting others and telling lies. I'm sick of not being reliable, and feeling like there's no hope of becoming any better. On January 11th, 2015, I decided to take a leap of faith and accepted Jesus Christ as my savior at The Rock Church in Point Loma of San Diego. Ever since that day, I have become more and more at peace with myself and life in general. I've become more understanding and accepting of things I normally would not have, I'm less judgemental and naturally more loving. I've been blessed with even the smallest things and in such amazing ways that now, all I want to do is share God's love and be equipped to do so properly. Recently, I was invited to an Open House event for discipleship school at my church called Impact195. At first, I didnt know what to expect and only wanted to be surrounded by holy people and receive more of The Word. Little did I know, that by the end of the first night I was convinced that becoming one of God's disciples was all in the plan for me this entire time. The purpose of everything I had been experiencing up until now had finally been revealed, and I'm ready to set my fears aside and take yet another leap of faith, no looking back, into Impact195 and discipleship. I've made the decision that I'm going to drop out of college for a year to attend, sacrificing income from my GI Bill, with faith that by doing so, I will achieve eternal peace and NEVER, EVER, be the person I was EVER again. But I need some help... Students are required to pay a portion of the tuition by the first week of school. That leaves me very little time to make (what to me is) a lot of money. I'm am not asking for donations for anything more than what is required by the first week, the rest will be returned rightfully and I will leave myself responsible for taking care of everything else. If you are willing to support me in my faith, support me as a friend, or support me just because, I will be deeply grateful, and will strive to ensure your gracefulness goes rewarded, one way or another. I'm beyond excited to see what my God has in store for me. God bless you all, and thank you
Organizer
Lester Jay Pagaduan
Organizer
Chula Vista, CA
