Gicilene's Baptism

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What a night. We rejoiced, the angels rejoiced, and I know God did as well. Last night our friend Gicilene declared her faith in Christ and joined with Him in baptism. It was just a milestone for many of us. For Gicilene it has been a journey to this piont. She has been studying with our friend and sister in the faith Sonia for many years now. Gicilene visited many churches during these years however never came to a point in which she was ready to put God on him baptism. However, about three months ago for our second service she showed up with Sonia and something of God's story connected with her. Since then she has been one of our most regular and curious attenders.

In the week before last, at our team retreat, Jennifer and I agreed to try to set up a Bible study with her. On the next Sunday before we could set up a study she started a conversation with Mary, one of our teammates she has been extra close to, and asked about being baptized. We then had our frist study this past week and talked about what this commitment means. Then last night we all gathered around the pool at Matt and Mary Virginia's apartment complex, listened to her confession, and witnessed the acceptance of new life in Christ.

This is also a milestone for our new baby church as we stand witness with open arms for our new sister in Christ. It is amazing to watch the body grow due to God's grace and love.

(if you would like to see more pictures from the baptism, click on the image above.)