He said, “I will be with you, and this shall be the sign for you that it is I who sent you: when you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall serve God on this mountain.”

[Adapted from Chantal Müller-Mukamurera, 2020, in Fair Trade—Project Zion podcast]

In early 2015, Chantal’s world was rocked by a cancer diagnosis. It was particularly strange because she had just started a new job in a specialized surgery unit, dealing with the very condition she was now facing. Her colleagues, who were experts in the field, encouraged her to trust the excellent treatment options available. The news was jarring, and suddenly she had to step back from work to focus on her health. For the first time in over 20 years, she didn’t go to church every Sunday, which caused her to reflect deeply on life, faith, and what truly mattered.

During this time, she read the Doctrine and Covenants and spent hours contemplating her spiritual journey. The isolation, however, brought about new challenges. Chantal missed church, but with the risks of infection, she had to be cautious. She went to sacrament services whenever she could, always seeking comfort in the ritual and community.

In the spring of 2015, a pivotal moment arrived. Richard James, a Community of Christ leader, was visiting Augsburg and asked if Chantal would like a blessing. She agreed, and the experience left a profound impact. Richard James and Larry McGuire came to her house, shared stories, and asked what she would like Christ to do for her. The question touched her deeply, as it reflected the kindness and compassion of Christ she had longed for in her own faith journey.

Richard gave Chantal a blessing. It was a transformative moment—one that deepened her belief that God had guided her to Community of Christ. As her treatment came to a close, she shared with a friend that she felt strongly about joining the Community of Christ. In September 2015, Chantal was confirmed into the church, marking a new chapter in her family’s spiritual lives. It was a day of renewal, of choosing a new path that felt truly aligned with God’s will for them.

Prayer Phrase

“Love does no wrong to a neighbor…” (Romans 13:10).

Prayer

Pray for family reunification.
“God of Reunification, bring families separated by displacement back together. May they experience the joy of reunion and the strength of family bonds.”

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