Arise and Be Baptized

Our church gathered at the local river to witness 5 people give testimony to their faith in Christ. It was a beautiful day for a baptism and picnic!

"Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life."

"For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit."

"...there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized."

"Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost."

"Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;"

"Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead."

"For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ."

  " And now why tarriest thou? Arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord."

"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God."

"And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God."

"Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers."

Speaking of breaking bread, we did just that after the baptisms.

Decker and Sons Grilling Co. took charge of the main course.

Sarah created this special cake for the occasion:

Afterwards there was plenty of fellowship and playful activity as part of the joyful celebration.

~Hannah

Comments

[Alice]

Wow!
What a powerful moment! And Sarah's cake looks amazing: did she use buttercream for the decorations?

[Toni]

Lovely post, Hannah! I enjoyed the photos and the scriptures very much. We use KJV and love it. Sarah's cake is really beautiful. What a talented family. Have a great week!

[victoria]

The angels of heaven rejoice as I'm sure did all of you as you witnessed these baptisms. Lovely cake.

Victoria