Baptism at Edmonton Central The candidates pose for a picture outside the church with their mothers, the pastors, and Chifuka Chundu, who studied with them. From Left to Right Top Row: Pastor Roberson Dorelus, Pastor David Hamstra, Chifuka Chundu. Middle Row: Drocelle Uwiringiymana, Josiane Bella Ingabire. Bottom Row: Enzo Mugwiza, Chloe Mugwiza, and Renny-Yorgi Ingabire.
When our churches have witnessed historical changes due to the pandemic, I must say for myself and the Edmonton Central Seventh-day Adventist Church members that the event of April 17, 2021, has made our hearts rejoice even in a time when uncertainty is the norm. It was an atmosphere of confidence and, at the same time, an emotional day as church members, families, and friends observed as three individuals, RennyYorgi Ingabire, Enzo Primin Mugwiza, and Enza Chloe Mugwiza, made their commitment to follow Jesus by baptism. Special music was provided by the mothers of the candidates,
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Just as a wedding celebrates the fusion of two hearts, baptism marks the union of sinners giving their hearts to God. Josiane Bella Ingabire and Drocelle Uwiringiymana. Baptism is a sacred vow from the believer who decides to follow Christ. Just as a wedding celebrates the fusion of two hearts, baptism marks the union of sinners giving their hearts to God. The bride and groom do not understand
all the implications of the wedding; they do not know every challenge or threat they will face; but they know they love each other and vow to be faithful to the end. When someone enters the water of baptism, that person does not see every temptation or challenge one might face, but he or she knows the love of God and is responding to His love. We give thanks to God for His amazing love as we navigate through the final months of 2021. We give Him the praise and glory for these three young people who have surrendered their lives to Him by baptism. —Submitted by Ina Martin Edmonton Central Seventh- day Adventist Church
SEPTEMBER 2021
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