Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Inspiring Westside Teen


Madeleine Keyser began studying the bible a year ago. When we first started talking about studying the bible we were sitting in a cute UDistrict tea shop. Even sharing a sugar cookie can turn spiritual with a woman as deep as Madeleine.


She is currently a sophomore at Nathan Hale High School. She serves in ASB leadership, is a radio DJ at her school's radio station (c89.5), is a stand out big sister, and a constant fixture in the teen ministry. Most first attempts to describe Madeleine start out something like, "she's just so cool..."


It is so inspiring to know a teen of such strong character so young in her life. Her pledge of a clear conscience towards God will serve her so well in this life. I also am confident that her decision will help so many of her hearers, it already has had such an impact on her friends. While Madeleine was studying the bible her friend from school began coming to church with her. Her friend liked it so much that she began bringing her 2 sisters and her mother. Her mother liked it so much that she began studying the bible and got baptized last summer. Madeleine's friend is also studying the bible, and has been so inspired by the changes she's seen in Madeleine and their relationship.

Madeleine was baptized on the sunny Saturday morning, November 15, 2008. Her experience while studying was certainly a time of change in her life, but the moment she came up out of the water she knew this was the start of a journey that will last for the rest of her life.












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