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Viewpoint from Natasha Garforth 19/09/2025
 Natasha Garforth
Church Committee member
St Margaret's Church, Hopton
Why I Became a Christian
Faith wasn’t always a big part of my life. I’d always believed in God to some degree, but I didn’t pray much or attend church regularly. I think, like many people, I had a quiet belief in something greater, but it stayed in the background of my life — until everything changed
The turning point came when I experienced the unimaginable: the loss of my eldest daughter, who died at birth due to hospital negligence. It’s impossible to describe the depth of grief that follows the loss of a child. There were days when I wasn’t sure how I’d make it through
 And yet, I did. Looking back, I truly believe it was God who gave me the strength to keep going — not in loud or dramatic ways, but through a quiet sense of support, peace, and resilience that I couldn’t explain any other way. When I was at my lowest, I believe He was carrying me
In time, I felt drawn to help others going through similar loss. I began fundraising and volunteering for a local baby loss charity. That gave me a sense of purpose, and I believe it was God guiding me — turning my pain into something that could, in some small way, support others in theirs
Becoming a Christian didn’t suddenly fix everything, but it changed how I live. Prayer and worship have become central to my life. They bring me peace, direction, and a sense of connection I never had before. I’ve also come to see that being a Christian isn’t just about what you believe — it’s about how you treat people. I try to live with compassion, patience, and kindness, because I believe that’s what faith calls us to do
One of the reasons I’m sharing my story is because I want people to see Christianity for what it truly is: a faith rooted in love, peace, and grace. For me, it wasn’t about suddenly becoming religious — it was about realising that, even in the hardest moments, I wasn’t alone
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