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by In Light Of The Cross

Adelina, Angelita and Apollos’ Baptism and Profession of Faith Pictures and Stories

Today we had a wonderful celebration at the Homosassa Seventh-day adventist Church, as we had two baptisms and one profession of faith. Christina (on the right) was especailly celebrating as her sister Adelina (left), who left the church over 40 years ago came back into the fold today on profession of faith. Adelina was so glad to be back home she thanked her sister for praying for her for all those 40 years. Adelina was so glad to be back in God’s church, where she says she belonged the whole time.

Angelita and her brother Apollos have been studying the Making Jesus my Best Friend baptism workbook with their parents. Parents are a child’s first pastor, and Angelita and Apollos’ parents, Kayle and Regine have done a very good job of leading their children to fall in love with Jesus, both by teaching and example. I also studied with Angelita and Apollos and was very moved by their dedication. Angelita even asked me how she can know that she really means it in her heart when she asks Jesus for forgiveness. Angelita and her brother both want to be real with God and have honest hearts.

Apollos is the same age I was when I was baptized! Apollos loves building things and has the mind of an engineer and builder. You should see some of his legos creations they are quite complex. Apollos will be building up the kingdom of God.

Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone,  in whom the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord, in whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit. Ephesians 2:19-22 NKJV

Apollos and Angelita both received flowers as well as cards, a devotional book and their baptism certificates which contain the fundamental Bible teachings of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Adelina received the same gifts too along with her Profession of Faith certificate.

Adelina says the Seventh-day Adventist Church is where she has belonged all her life. Do you want to belong to a church that loves Jesus and follows His teachings? I would love to talk to you about this anytime. You can reach me at william.earnhardt@floridaconference.com

by In Light Of The Cross

Triniti and Destini’s Baptism Pictures and Stories

There was much rejoicing in heaven and at the Tampa First Seventh-day Adventist Church today when Triniti and Destini both gave their entire lives to Jesus. Instead of waiting till they got old, and just give Jesus what is left of their lives, both Triniti and Destini have been taught in their home and church about Jesus giving all of Himself for them, and so they chose to give all of themselves to Him.

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Rachelle, was the Bible Worker who studied with Triniti and Destini’s mother, Gail, when she got baptized, and so it was a wonderful privilege for Rachelle to also get to study with Triniti and Destini as they prepared for their baptism.

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Pastor Brad went over the baptismal vows with Tiniti and Destini, as well as with Alexander who was already baptized at the pathfinder camp in Oshkosh, but was welcomed into membership today with the girls.

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Triniti writes: The main reason why I want to get baptized is that I finally came to realize,  I don’t live forever. Also it’s not guaranteed I’m going to wake up tomorrow. It’s a gift. So I want to live my life in honor of the man who died for me and helps me wake up every morning. I’m glad I’m getting baptized. I know it’s time. I also know it is the kingdom of the bronze and clay and when the boulder strikes the statue I want to go with God to heaven.

Right before Triniti’s baptism we prayed a special prayer for her, and asked God to baptize her with the Holy Spirit as I baptized her with water. 

Then John testified, “I saw the Holy Spirit descending like a dove from heaven and resting upon him.  I didn’t know he was the one, but when God sent me to baptize with water, he told me, ‘The one on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’  I saw this happen to Jesus, so I testify that he is the Chosen One of God.” John 1:32-34 NLT 

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Destini writes: I wanna get baptized because I want to start a fresh new life. I want to start a new life with my Savior so when He comes He’ll take me with Him. 

Right before Destini’s baptism we prayed that God would always be with her, drawing her close to Him each and every day. Today Destini chose to follow Jesus, but God never turns us into a robot, so every day we are free to choose who we want to serve. Our prayer is that Destini will always choose to follow Jesus, just like she did today, and every day while preparing for this moment. 

Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me. Luke 9:23 NLT 

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We had a special fellowship lunch today, where we prayed for those being baptized and awarded them with their baptism certificates. Liam, who was baptized in Camp Kulaqua, received his certificate as well today.

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Please don’t let the sun set on you today before you too make your decision to follow the only One who died to save you. Maybe you chose a long time ago to follow Jesus but have not been making that choice lately. I invite you to make that choice again today. Maybe you have never made that choice but would like to make it now, or would like to learn more about Jesus before you make that choice. I would love to hear from you. You can reach me at laypastor@TampaAdventist.net