CHURCH NEWS Acceptance of Adventist beliefs by the candidates.
Marilou Luna baptized by Pastor Jinwook Lee.
Lemuel Beltran baptized by Pastor Jinwook Lee.
Okotoks children and adults, rejoicing after baptism.
Okotoks Church Camping a Outback Family Farm in Pin O
n July 3, 2021, the Okotoks Seventh- day Adventist Church family could finally be together again after one-and-a-half years of seeing each other on Zoom. Zoom did work well for the church services and meetings, thanks to a dedicated, busy young woman, Shara Padilla. However, we did miss our hugs and handshakes. It was a joy to be together again on this beautiful Sabbath out in the country, at Outback Family Farm in Pincher Creek, close to the Waterton River. The Sabbath School program, main service,
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and youth program were filled with inspiration and encouragement. It was a wonderful day because three people desired to be baptized. Marilou Luna testified that her husband, Jobert Luna, whom she met in Taiwan, was an instrument for her to know the truth. Eleonor and Lemuel Beltran were members of the Baptist Church. Last year, Eleonor watched Pastor John Lomacang’s sermon regarding the Sabbath. Both Eleonor and Lemuel asked God to help them find an Adventist church. The Holy Spirit guided them through their family physician,
