Well, this past Sunday was one to remember! In the afternoon we, Gateway Community Church, headed out to Sproat Lake to have some fun and to offer a chance for people to be baptized in water.
Now, the symbol and act of immersion baptism is quite a moving experience. As a follower of Jesus, in this case 4 adults, shared their testimony and then came into the water to be baptized. Yes, Jesus was baptized, but we also baptize people because Jesus says so. (Matthew 28:18-20.."Go and make disciples, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."
So 4 people shared the difference Jesus made in their life and then were fully immersed (see pictures to come). Praise God as Brad Pearce, Natalie Pearce, Jeannette Farrell, & Debby McGunigal were all baptized on Sunday, August 13.
We also celebrated with 2 families as they dedicated their children to God. This act of dedication indicates that the family wants to raise their children in knowing God. The family will take an active role in teaching the child about Jesus and the life saving power he can have in their life. (Sure we don't always know how a child''s life will turn out, but we can sure say that the more prayers the better to help a child find a life giving relationship with God).
Now, the symbol and act of immersion baptism is quite a moving experience. As a follower of Jesus, in this case 4 adults, shared their testimony and then came into the water to be baptized. Yes, Jesus was baptized, but we also baptize people because Jesus says so. (Matthew 28:18-20.."Go and make disciples, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."
So 4 people shared the difference Jesus made in their life and then were fully immersed (see pictures to come). Praise God as Brad Pearce, Natalie Pearce, Jeannette Farrell, & Debby McGunigal were all baptized on Sunday, August 13.
We also celebrated with 2 families as they dedicated their children to God. This act of dedication indicates that the family wants to raise their children in knowing God. The family will take an active role in teaching the child about Jesus and the life saving power he can have in their life. (Sure we don't always know how a child''s life will turn out, but we can sure say that the more prayers the better to help a child find a life giving relationship with God).
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