Alberta Adventist News September Issue

Lemuel Beltran baptized by Pastor Jinwook Lee.

CHURCH NEWS

On 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.

Marilou Luna baptized by Pastor Jinwook Lee.

Acceptance of Adventist beliefs by the candidates.

The Sabbath School program, main service, 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, Dr. Lady Jane Padilla, who introduced them to Nimrod Loriezo, Pastor Romy Daquila, and Pastor Jinwook Lee for Bible study.

Okotoks children and adults, rejoicing after baptism.

The Beltrans with the Okotoks brethren in Waterton River.

Pastor Jinwook Lee baptizing Eleonor Beltran

Our hearts were filled with thankfulness to our great God, who performs these great miracles of heart changes. Luna was baptized in a pool, but the Beltrans were baptized in the Waterton River. Pastor Lee baptized all three. There were tears of joy, gladness, and thankfulness for what our great God had done. Praise the Lord for saving souls!

Submitted by Ria Schurig, Communication Director for Okotoks Seventh-day Adventist Church