Amy McGowan

Hi, my name is Amy McGowan. I have been coming to GBC for a little over two years. I was invited by my friend Sara from work. I knew about Jesus from an early age. I was baptized as a baby in a Methodist Church and attended Sunday school in my elementary years. From a teenager up until my late 40s, I was disconnected from Jesus feeling lost and trying to do life on my own. In 2021 while working in Connecticut I met my husband Tom and we were married in 2023. I finally felt unconditional love, and had stability in my life. A few months after we married, we lost three of our loved ones. All in one year. My 28-year-old son Ricky was in a tragic motorcycle accident and passed away on New Year’s Day. I became so depressed. I was drinking too much and taking medication trying to numb the pain. I just wanted to be with him. One day at my lowest point I literally got down on my knees and begged Jesus to help me. I wanted to know my son was with him. Shortly after that, I had unexplainable occurrences that took place. I truly believe that Jesus heard me!! At this point I could not look back… I then prayed that I would be able to open a Bible and understand it. I tried so many times in the past, but it was so foreign to me. This time it was different because I knew the Holy Spirit was guiding me. I now have an indescribable peace within me that I know only comes from God. I am currently in my second round of women’s Bible Study, I am in Regeneration and I am working towards healing. I know God has plans for me and I can’t wait to help other people.

Psalm 34:18 says: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”