From Homeless and Hopeless to Trophy of Grace

For most of my adult life, when I was not homeless, I was ‘a guest of every church’ yes, I was hopelessly addicted to social groups. I can gladly go on and on about the miracle God performed in my life. I was so hopeless after 10 years of homelessness from CA to NY, being married yet without hope, home, a loveless existence, a lifetime of not knowing JESUS, a constant feeling of being totally worthless. Now, I feel vital to the kingdom of god, loved Beyond my comprehension, redeemed by his blood; a soldier for Christ, a trophy of God’s Grace and Truly Transformed.”

I came to know UECF through Mrs. Mary Nittala aka Udayalakshmi Mary Nittala Pulipati or Pulipati aunty 2006 while I was working at QualCare Inc. at 36 Knights Bridge Rd in Piscataway in Data Integrity dept., where aunty worked as Claims adjuster. We shared our testimonies at lunch hour as aunty encouraged me to come to 2007 August picnic while we celebrated joyous moments shared sorrows and pains together. Vijay Pulipati uncle, Udaya aunty and lovely friend Lizzie brought me regularly every Sunday to UECF then in Edison at New Dover church.

I was carried by divine grace in spite of major tragedies, losing my best friend my beloved Grandma Mrs. Susheela Devi. In 2008 Oct UECF moved to Metuchen, my town. I knew nothing of what UECF would do for me, but I was desperate. As I started participating in their several witnessing events like parades, Christmas carols etc. I had no clue what the LORD would do in my life. I had no concept of what Sunday school is or what a church family was like.

I attended monthly bible studies with Udaya aunty and a few others i.e. Ms. Preethi Kezia Pilli, Mrs. Indra aunty etc. I got opportunities to meet Late beloved Mrs. Dayamani Kalyanapu aunty in 2007 and many more nice people. Yes, initially I wasn’t happy at few events (mom-dad days n Christmas etc.) due to terrible sickness in my head, yet I met nice friends, ministers, pastors etc. I got connected to Pastor Davis and aunty Naomi Davis, great prayer warriors. I had greater influences from missionaries like Drs. David Chigurupati, Gadde Livingston uncle, helping me overcome my fears. Pastors David Ravinder and David Davis both did awesome, ministering the love of Christ. In 2007, I met many at UECFwho brought healing to my broken life.

I am greatly loved n accepted by lord Jesus my hope. The potlucks influenced my growing attachment to UECF. I brought many friends of all colors and all races and backgrounds to UECF. Musicals brought healing to me, meeting Ms. Emily David Gopal in 2006, going out to, Indian eateries, praying for concerns together, helping in job search etc. Ms. Gopal helped me overcome the pain of divorce and bitter battles of custody for my bestie Shaly.

Yes, I compared UECF 10yr kid (adopted) - and my baby Shaly as my real kids both born and made by God in 97 models of 1997. I wasn't faithful in 2016-17 yet I had taken advantage of every opportunity UECF provided to Serve GOD and show His LOVE to Others. Among my favorite activities is singing, a duty I gladly do edifying myself n Glorifying Good GOD. Now I always sing JOY in audience, clapping n giving Glory to CHRIST. My advice to Others in desperate straits. Don't underestimate the power of God to forgive, transform and restore you to a life you never thought possible. If I can only Trust and Obey, HE does the rest.

Please remember UECF in prayer cause as you surround yourselves with other believers who seek GOD first in their lives, you cannot fail."

JESUS loved ANITHA SINGH long before she even knew who HE is! Amen!!