Celebrating Baptisms The baptism service the evening of August 2 was truly international as young people from College Church and the Burmese church were baptized. Here are the testimonies of the people from College Church baptized that night. It was a great time of worship and celebration to see that many people baptized.
Lucy Sanders (age 11) I have grown up in a Christian family, and that has encouraged me to follow Christ. My love of Christian music has also helped me to understand God more. And at my school, Clapham School, through discussions with my teachers and classmates, I have discovered more about God and the Bible. When I was four years old, I became a Christian. My parents taught me how to pray to God to ask him to forgive my sins. Later, I went into a room by myself and prayed to the Lord to forgive my sins and asked the Holy Spirit into my heart. As I have gotten older, I have learned more about God's love, which has led me to love and care for my family and friends. I love God because of his love for me and because he sent his Son to lay down his life for me, even though I am a sinner.
Elliott Stringer (age 9) I go to church every Sunday, but since COVID I stay home and watch church. A couple days ago [prior to the baptism service] I believed in Christ and realized he was my only Savior. I wanted to believe and go to heaven. I wanted to follow Jesus. I wondered what heaven was like and if you would go. My dad said it’s not an if—you can know. My dad shared I could repent and believe in Christ. I knew I wanted to because Jesus is the best person ever and I wanted to go to heaven. My dad read me Bible verses. I didn’t know how, but my dad helped me. I want people to see me baptized so they might believe and choose to be baptized. I want people to know about God and his Word.
Truett Stringer (age 11) I don’t remember the date, but I gave my life to Jesus late winter. My dad and I were in the car. I was asking him questions about baptism. Then I asked him how I could become more Christlike. I can’t remember all the details. I want everyone to know I have been saved by Jesus Christ, and to encourage others to be baptized.
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