Sunday Morning, April 24

Ron (center with Bible) opened the service with a devotional.

On this beautiful Sunday (following morning worship) five young girls would be baptized.

Each one had recently made a public decision to follow Christ.

Baptisms are always a day of rejoicing for our congregations.

Delaney had her left arm in a cast that was well protected from the water.

Greeted by her parents Melody and Mervin.

Kalie

Being photographed by her mother.

Her parents, Darin and Bernice

A hug from her dad

After each baptism we sang one verse of a song – led by Steve.

This was a special baptism for Marv, as Valarae is his granddaughter.

Her parents Debbie and Scott

A hug from grandpa

A kiss from Grandma

This was a special baptism for Jon as Aubrey is his daughter

Greeted by her mother

Kelci is our grand niece – my sister’s granddaughter.

Her parents Melissa and Jason

Prayer for Kelci

I think I can safely say this song is always sung at our baptisms.

O happy day that fixed my choice
On Thee, my Savior and my God!
Well may this glowing heart rejoice,
And tell its raptures all abroad.

(chorus)

Happy day, happy day,
When Jesus washed my sins away!
He taught me how to watch and pray,
And live rejoicing every day;
Happy day, happy day,
When Jesus washed my sins away!

‘Tis done–the great transaction’s done;
I am my Lord’s, and He is mine;
He drew me and I followed on,
Rejoiced to own the call divine.

Now rest, my long-divided heart,
Fixed on this blissful center, rest;
Here have I found a nobler part,
Here heav’nly pleasures fill my breast.

High heav’n that hears the solemn vow,
That vow renewed shall daily hear!
Till in life’s latest hour I bow,
And bless, in death, a bond so dear.