CHURCH NEWS
Following the Shepherd through Baptism Baptism is the first step in our spiritual journey and in developing a relationship with God. We can continuously develop that relationship by yielding to the Master and trusting that He is the perfect shepherd.
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n July 10, 2021, Calgary M.E.T.R.O. Filipino Seventh-day Adventist Church celebrated the baptism of Hilliary Faythe Tubay and Kin Alexzander Vicedo. They accepted Jesus Christ in their lives. Testimony: Kin Vicedo Hello, my name is Kin Vicedo. Before I was baptized, I had an online Bible study with Pastor Sam Cadiz. I learned many things about Jesus and met new friends, and got closer to God. After the Bible study, I got baptized, and I felt happy and new. I will continue to serve God with my talent, like playing the piano for His ministry.
Testimony: Hilliary Faythe My life before baptism was very...How do I put this? Hopeless? I don't know how to put it into words, but things were depressing for me. I just felt as if there wasn't any hope left in my life. After my baptism, it was like a ray of blessing was shining on my face. I had hope for my future. I am motivated to do everything, and life seemed pretty amazing for once. Baptism is a gift of new life with Christ. As children of God, we learn of His love which is unshakable and eternal.
On September 5, 2021, the heavenly host rejoiced as we welcomed the Bucaya Family at Calgary M.E.T.R.O. Filipino Adventist Church. (See pages 28-29) Just as shepherd guard their sheep and care for them day and night, so does God care for us. It paved the way into a new life, made us children of God, heirs to the hope of eternal life. Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. John 3:5, NIV. —Submitted by Mona Gumtang – Calgary M.E.T.R.O. Communications Coordinator
Pastor Sam Cadiz with Hilliary Faythe Tubay and Alexzander Kin Vicedo at their baptism; after the ceremony both received flowers from Calgary M.E.T.R.O.
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Alberta Adventist News
DECEMBER 2021
