Mountain View Church Family Rejoices as Seven Young People and Adults are Baptized

CHURCH NEWS

At Chinook Winds Adventist Academy, Pastor Paul Antunes gave Bible studies to several students, and many made decisions to express their commitment to the Lord through baptism. Three from our Mountain View Church family were baptized at the school on the evening of June 18. This baptism was viewed by a number of people over Zoom, including family members from as far away as South Korea. We rejoice with Mountain View Church members Brian Kim, Hannah Paethke, and Cole Paethke. Paul Antunes, Brent Wilson, and Ghena Girleanu, respectively, officiated in these baptisms.

Seven young people giving their lives to Jesus.

On July 10, another baptism was held at Airdrie Seventh-day Adventist Church conducted by Honey Todd. Both Chris Street and Roberto Grageda have been part of the Mountain View Church family for quite a while. It brought such joy to see them make their commitment through baptism. Desi and Plam Paskalev and Terri Waller led congregational singing; Don Corkum led in voting Chris and Roberto into church membership; and the congregation offered their congratulations and support at the close of the service. Many gathered at Nose Creek Park in Airdrie following the service for a "bring your own" supper picnic. It was a gorgeous day!

Mike Tokarev baptism by Pastor Honey Todd.

At the same time, at Wedge Pond in Kananaskis, another baptism took place. Antunes baptized Emanuel "Manu" Queiroz. Many of her Brazilian friends from Mountain View and other Seventh-day Adventist churches in the Calgary area joined in celebrating the baptism at the pond. Manu gave her testimony at church on July 24.

Chris Street and Roberto Grageda with Pastor Honey Todd after baptism. Seven young people giving their lives to Jesus.

Again, on July 31, yet another baptism was held at the Airdrie Church when Mike Tokarev publicly expressed his commitment to the Lord in baptism. Todd officiated, and Corkum led in having the congregation vote Mike into membership. Rachel Miranda led us in singing during the service. Both baptisms conducted by Todd were a celebration with balloons and joyous expressions of praise. Because it was such a beautiful day, we were glad to gather at Nose Creek Park for another picnic supper.

Emanuel Queiroz baptism by Pastor Paul Antunes.

Mountain View rejoices and welcomes each of these friends into membership and fellowship.

Submitted by Phyllis Corkum