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Testimonials
For
Christopher Kline of Madison Assembly of God, Madison, Alabama,
it was a great achievement; for God it was just another step
in
this young man's life. On March 31, the Tennessee Valley section
held their zone Fine Arts Festival in Montgomery, Alabama. This
is Christopher's third year competing in the Festival. His first
two years of participation, he scored an "Excellent" and a "Superior"
respectively. This year he performed "He Believes in You," by
Aaron Benward. Everyone (not just our church) waited to hear
how he did. As they called out the awards for the Human Video
Solo
category,
we all held our breath.
Many
people have come to realize the special gift God has given Christopher.
You see, sixteen years ago Christopher was born and was diagnosed
with Down's Syndrome. We, his parents, were told he would grow
up
and be satisfied to sit and do nothing. He would never do anything
"normal" children do. Undaunted, we turned Christopher's life
over to the Lord and allowed Him to work in his life.
And
work He has! Over the years, Christopher has overcome many obstacles
- he even attends school. He is a part of regular classes, tried
for
football in middle school, was named the manager for the team,
plays
baseball, and has an outstanding jump shot. If you were to ask
him what his favorite thing is, he'll quickly tell you it's worshiping
God and he wants to preach when he grows up.
As
I sat and watched him perform, I noticed the people began to
worship
God. I saw the tears in their eyes as he finished; God has touched
this young man and uses him mightily. When they finally announced
his score of "Superior with Invitation" to the District Festival,
the applause was thunderous. Many see how hard he works and how
his heart pours out God's Word through each performance. This
child who doctors claimed would do nothing "normal" has blessed
so many through God's anointing. Christopher Kline is living
proof of the old saying, "God doesn't make junk." God has a
plan for everyone and in His eyes there are no handicaps. Nothing
is impossible for
our God.
- Randy
and Debbie Klein, parents of Christopher
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