Story
My name is Albert Choueiry, born in 1967. From the age of 9, I was deeply involved in our traditional, liturgical church, serving in the choir until I turned 40. Despite my belief in Jesus as my Lord and Savior, I felt a persistent spiritual emptiness and lack of nourishment in that church.
It was during this time that I met Sister Wadiha at work, who introduced me to her son Rony, suggesting he could help me with my spiritual struggles. This encounter sparked my curiosity about Evangelicals and their relationships with believers, prompting me to seek answers.
My journey took a significant turn when I met Pastor Bashir and others at Heart for Lebanon. Invited to attend Hope Evangelical Church, I soon realized I had been in the wrong place for many years, lacking a true understanding of the Bible and the person of Jesus Christ.
Finding my spiritual home, I eagerly participated in Bible study and later in leadership lessons. I developed a deep affection for my fellow brothers and sisters in the organization and began changing my life from one marked by a harsh, vulgar demeanor due to my work as a personal guard to one aligned with godliness.
I now understand that life without Christ is meaningless and that being Christ-like involves a fundamental change in attitudes and actions, such as generosity, walking closely with Jesus, and embracing discipleship. Through leadership lessons, I am learning discipline, attentiveness, and humility as I share my faith with others.
I am deeply thankful for the brothers who imparted these invaluable lessons and guided me on this life-changing journey.
