Each year our church and two others have a baptism in the Provo River. We have a BBQ, baptism and games. This year we had something new added, rain. As I was driving up I saw the rain clouds coming and was praying the rain would either hold off or pass quickly. Well, it did neither. As soon as we got there the rain started, and pretty hard. But when it was time to head over to the river, it stopped. The rain held off until we had just one more baptism left and then it started coming down pretty good. So we all ate, and then the kids decided that the rain wasn't going to dampen their fun, so they headed off to play. Then some of the adults wanted to play ultimate Frisbee. The rain kept coming on and off, and of course when it was on (really hard) Ellyn had to go potty. So we got soaked.
But all in all, a good time was had by all.
We know that we are not saved by baptism, we are saved by the blood of Christ. But we do it to show the world the state of our hearts. That is why we say it is an outward expression (baptism) of an inward change (salvation).
The three pastors, Pastor Derrick (on the bank), Pastor Paul (on the edge of river) Pastor Mike (in river talking).
Pastor Mike of Fellowship Bible Church in Lindon baptising on of his members.
Pastor Derrick of Grace Bible Church in Springville (our church) looking at the clouds.
Pastor Ben of Grace Bible Church, he is our Associate Pastor. He is baptising his son, Dylan. Pastor Paul of Faith Community Church in Eagle Mountain looking on.
What a cute baby, my friend Ashley's girl Neveah.
Is this girl always eating? She sure does have her daddies sweet tooth. She loves any thing sweet, cookies, candies, cake, ice cream.
Andy had gotten all sweaty before we left for the BBQ and he stuck his head out the window and this is what happens when you need a hair cut.
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