Today was one of those days that makes every single sacrifice worthwhile. I think God gave me a perfect Mother's Day!The baptism went so well, it was a beautiful day and we had 51 of our people come to join us in this celebration. This was the first baptism where Greg just guided them from outside of the pool. Our leaders did everything. They gave a short teaching on baptism, they got in the water and they did all of the baptisms in their language. It was awesome!
There were a lot of people there who have only been coming for a few months and this was the first water baptism they had ever experienced. One of them just happened to be Lafira, Eto's mom. (I mentioned her a few posts ago) Lafira had some questions about salvation and baptism and was really seeking out the truth about what the Bible had to say on both. So it was explained to her in her language what the Bible says about baptism and salvation. She said she wanted to accept Jesus as her Savior and did so right there. One boy.....I get teary eyed thinking about it. Just a boy asking his mama to come to church and now..... she wants to be baptized too. Cuz....you know why? that is what Jesus did. This made me cry; Greg said he was explaining to her that God had a plan for her and he could use her. She said, "But, I can't even write." Bless her precious heart, she thought she had to be able to write for the creator of our universe to use her. Greg explained that they had just lead her to Christ without using any book or writing anything. All she has to do now is tell people how Jesus changed her life and she will be used. Please pray for her. Her husband is not in agreement with her attending our group and he may cause problems for her. Please just pray for her. I will upload some pictures tomorrow. I love you all! Missy
This blog was started in 2004 when Annie was badly burnt. Over the years we have seen how God has continually provided for us and answered our many prayers.
