Mike Tremblay's Weblog

 My testimony of my encounter with Jesus Christ was documented on Listen to this ... #1, both here and my longtime blog mike-tremblay.blogspot.com. That encounter led to some of the most amazing and unbelievable life journeys for this young high school freshman.  Two wonderful Christ-Followers began to instill in me the wonders of my new life in Christ. I already mention Ray, a faithful friend who became instrumental in my following Jesus as Savior. He didn't quit when he first took me to the outdoor Youth Rally in Worcester, Massachusetts and I didn't respond to the preacher's invitation to follow Christ. He once again took me to Boston and Tremont Temple where I did make that vital decision to give my life to Jesus. Of course Ray rejoiced in my choosing Christ in my life. But he knew that I needed to grow in my new faith. He continued to bring me to rallies and meetings to help me build my life on the Lord Jesus and learning His Word (the Bible). A daily morning radio sho

 In the early fall of 1967, I had a friend about 10 years older than me, who took me under his spiritual wing. He invited me to go to Boston for a youth meeting on a Saturday night. It was at that rally, my spiritual eyes were opened when the Gospel was presented ... I was a sinner, needing the Savior, Jesus Christ who gave His life for me to take my penalty for sin and cleanse me. That night I received Christ as my Savior and Lord. When Ray offered to take me to Boston for a Christian Youth Rally, my reasoning was to go to the large city which intrigued this 14 year old. The Lord God had something else in mind. He used the largest city in New England to have me sit in Tremont Temple near the Boston Common and hear John Debrine proclaim the Good News of salvation in Christ I desperately needed to hear. Through Holy Spirit conviction I had a transformation experience. At this point in my life I went faithfully to church on Sundays with my family. It was here we met Ray and his dear moth