Kenneth Owen

I am thankful that I can worship among people who preach and live according to the whole Word of God.

I was only seven years old when some people from the Apostolic Faith Church came to our home and told us what Jesus could do if we would let Him come into our lives. They said if we would repent of our sin and believe on God’s Word, a complete change would take place in our hearts. I sat there listening, and the Gospel appealed to my young heart.

Some might think that a child that young could not understand the Gospel message, but sin had already begun to fasten itself to my life, and I realized that I needed just what these people were talking about.

Shortly after that, in 1927, my family moved to Port Angeles, Washington, and began attending the Apostolic Faith Church. In the first service I was in, the Lord wonderfully saved and sanctified me. The joy of Heaven came into my soul. Though that was more than forty-eight years ago, I have never forgotten that experience, nor have I ever had any desire to turn from this wonderful Christian way of life.

I have been privileged to have the opportunity to hear the preaching and teaching of the early leaders of this faith who have now gone on to their reward. Those teachings helped to establish me in the Gospel, and they gave me a deep desire to see the Gospel of Jesus Christ go forward.

I have been in business in Port Angeles for more than twenty-five years. When I started, I was told that in order to be successful I would have to join clubs and drink socially. However, I found that I could be successful without compromising my principles. As a result, I have the respect of the business community for the stand I have taken.

The Lord has given me a fine Christian family, and we are happy in His service. It would take too long to tell of all the privileges and blessings God has showered on our lives, but certainly we have proven that the Christian way is the best way.