CHURCH NEWS
Parkdale Church Baptisms L
ast August, in Barrier Lake, Alberta, eight precious souls accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour and were baptized. Members from the Calgary Parkdale Seventh-day Adventist Church rejoiced as they witnessed this public declaration of their devotion and commitment to Christ. This momentous occasion resulted from the 100 Days of Prayer evangelism series culmination, led by lay leaders, church members, and the youth. In the months before this baptism, the young individuals' parents expressed their interest in preparing their children for baptism during conversations with Pastor Jinwook Lee. Pastor Jinwook Lee, alongside several elders from Parkdale Church, held virtual Bible studies with the following individuals: Rojh Ballecer, Eshton Mapatac, Marcus Valdez, Jerson Segundo Jr., Ron Magnaye, Maxine Valdez, Anya Liwanag, and Kiera Liwanag. These sessions prepared the baptismal candidates through teachings of the 28 Fundamental Beliefs and answered their practical questions about what having a relationship with Jesus really means. Although the pandemic has posed many difficulties for worship, the Holy Spirit has opened up opportunities for the church to be united in evangelism. Some testimonies from the baptismal candidates:
“One important thing I’ve learned is that you always have God to back you up.” — Marcus Valdez “I am thankful for my church, my family, and my friends, and I am thankful that God gave me them.” — Kiera Liwanag “I am happy to accept Jesus Christ as my personal Saviour.” — Ron Magnaye — Submitted by: Chloe Megan Diwa
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Alberta Adventist News
MARCH 2021
