2009 has most definitely been a year of “firsts” for BPC. A week of Fasting & Prayer as a church family in January, an incredible one year Anniversary service in March, Life Groups continued through the spring months and 13 people went through our very first Spiritual Breakthrough!!Yesterday was another “first” milestone in our church as I had the honor & privilege of water baptizing 7 people!! For two weeks we announced we were going to water baptize & 3 people were interested & signed up. But we wanted to make this event available for everyone so Francie I got prepared. For those who came to the service but didn’t have anything to wear we gathered a complete set of clothes for them to change into.
The message was on the importance of water baptism. The Bible shows that after a person made a decision to follow Christ they were baptized in water. The Book of Acts…, “those who accepted his (Peter’s) message were baptized and about 3,000 were added to their number” & let’s not forget the Ethiopian who gave his life to Christ, got out of his chariot & got into the nearest body of water and was baptized.
“If God is speaking to you don’t talk yourself out of what God is talking you into” was the theme during the message. I encouraged everyone who never really understood the Biblical meaning of water baptism or never had the opportunity or courage to be baptized to take this step of obedience at the end of the service. Not only did the 3 people who signed up come forward but 4 more people came forward as well!!
After changing those 7 people approached the baptismal tank and they were greeted with thunderous applause & cheers. 5 adults & 2 kids showed everyone they belong to Christ & that they were not ashamed of the Gospel. We then celebrated together with a luncheon. It was a very significant day in their lives, my life & in the life of our church!
I want to thank everyone who helped to make this water baptism event happen!
Looking forward to more “firsts” as we continue in 2009!
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