Bruce Bennett
 Diane Bergt
 Kristin Ericson
 John Hunter
 An Huynh
 Lynn Lendzion
 Donna Maynard
 Jeanne Montgomery
 Laura Parvi
 Clara Riggle
 Diana Spelger
 Tracy Spitler

 It wasn't until six years ago when I began attending a small Bible study group at Faith Assembly that I really began to grow in my Christian faith. Through a business relation I started attending a Wednesday night small group Bible study at Chuck and Melanie Stewart's home. There my wife, Kelli, and I have found a connection with friends and the Word of God.

 It's easy to get lost in a crowd, but in our small group people don’t ask, "Where were you?" And no one is saying shame on you when you share something.  I like the question-and-answer format of small group studies. It allows for an opportunity to share problems and answers to prayer. You find out that other people struggle with what you're struggling with. You have someone share what you're going through. Plus, there’s a lot of discussion.

 As a result, we've grown close to these friends and we do things together. I've been encouraged by the honesty of others in the group. Walls are lowered and you end up thinking, "Yeah, I've got that problem, too." It's not the pious, I'm-better-than-you stuff that turned me off from church earlier in my life. I've grown so much. 

At Faith Assembly of Lacey, we celebrate the work that God is doing in the lives of the people of our church. That’s why we’d love to hear your story! Don’t feel like you have to follow a set format or be an accomplished writer to tell your story. Instead, just let us know how God is working in your life, helping you grow closer to Him — no matter where you are on your spiritual journey. Click here to send an email with your story. It will be an encouragement to staff and volunteers at FAL. And you may even find yourself on FAL's website one day!