My name is Heidi Chamberlin. I was born in Basel, Switzerland, the 11th March 1992. My dad is American and my mom is Swiss. My two brothers and I were raised in Italy. I come from a Christian family. My dad is a missionary working with CLC (Christian Literature Center) and my mom is a house wife. So since I was a little child I used to hear about God and learn to love Him. When I was younger we used to read the Bible as a family; then I started reading on my own. I didn't read in the Bible very often, not very regularly. I used to go to the International Church of Torino with my family. For me it was like going to church to be meeting friends.

About two years ago, I realized there was something more than just going to church to meet friends; I wanted to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. I started praying, asking God for forgiveness and guidance. I came to see that Jesus Christ loves me and accepts me the  way I am, even though I've sinned. He died for my sin; I should be the one on that cross but He took my place. I started having hunger to read the Bible to know more about God and having a relationship with Him; wanting to do His will, and asking Him to guide me so that I may grow in Him. I told God about my dreams and wishes of my future, and asked Him to lead me if it's His will, and if not, to please show me the right way. And my prayers were answered with wide open doors and very quickly. He made a way for me to go to school in Switzerland. But I know God doesn't always answer so clearly and quickly.

I am very happy and thankful to the Lord for everything. I recognise Him as my personal Saviour. I thank Him for saving me and for everlasting life. I also thank God for my family and the Church family, who have always showed Jesus' love to me. I ask God, my Father, to continue guiding me in everything I do; leading me, as I am trying to decide what I want to do, in what my future life will be like. Encouraging Bible verses for me are: "I am with you and I will be with you wherever you go" (Genesis 28:15); "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have light of life" (John 8:12).