My name is Capildeo Persad. I was, at one time, living a very ungodly life. I stole from people, smoked marijuana, and was always rude and disrespectful to others. I ended up in prison where I served three (3) years. While there, I met Pastor Glen Awong who introduced me to Transformed Life Ministry. After leaving prison, I was homeless and had no one to turn to. So I went to Transformed Life Ministry where I was welcomed with open arms and provided with shelter, clothing and food; and was also introduced to very high moral and spiritual values. My life was then “transformed” to the image and the likeness of God. During my stay at the Ministry for the past three (3) years I have experienced a change in my life, and I have begun to help the persons who are victims of my wrongdoings in the past and lead them in a new direction. I now work as a Security (SXIR) Officer and still provide my service by helping others at the Ministry to be transformed. Presently, I am experiencing a transformed and happy life, and intend to live this way for the rest of my life.

My name is Doram Maraj. I started drinking alcohol and then began smoking marijuana. I also ended up drinking Bay Rum and Mentholated Spirits.  I had no control over myself; I had become addicted to alcohol and narcotics. My family took me to an Obeah man for a bush bath; which did not work. They took me to various institutions, but nothing worked for me. I lost my job three (3) times, and everything spiralled downhill. I then tried to throw myself under cars and trucks; in other words, I tried to commit suicide. I also stole from my family and sold whatever I’d steal to support my addiction. I did not want to see my family, but just wanted to see my "friends" to get my “stuff”. I nearly died several times. At that point in my life, I recognized that I had an inner problem.

My family brought me to Transformed Life Ministry where I met Pastor Glen Awong. He ministered and counselled me. I accepted the change and decided to follow up. Since then, Transformed Life Ministry has lighted up my life in a great positive way. Presently, I am one month clean and doing very well. I thank God for Pastor Glen Awong and his Ministry. I have decided to make a life change with the help of Transformed Life Ministry, and I wish to help others that are in the same situation.

Praise God.

My name is James Francis; I am twenty-nine years old. I started smoking drugs in 2005 and was an addict; having smoked for about four and a half years. I passed through other well-known institutions but the longest I ever stayed was a month. I reached to the peak where I was even admitted into St. Ann’s Hospital to refrain from taking drugs; but no matter where I went, it ended the same way; I left.

I came to Transformed Life Ministry in 2009 and since then, I was able to get one-on-one counselling, helping me to refrain from substance use and abuse; learning that my addiction is a disease and is curable; that once an addict is not always and addict. I also met and related with other people who were addicts and most important building a relationship with God.

I am still at Transformed Life Ministry and my goal is to take it one day at a time and  work with the Ministry to help others see the vision. Thanks to Pastor Awong, Mrs. Awong, and Transformed Life Ministry for the helping me rearrange my life for the better