If you were to drive through Brant Lake at 5 pm on Sunday night you would probably wonder, "What in the world are all these people doing on the beach in the middle of the rain?" It might of seemed truly odd. It even may have caused people to think that we were crazy and in some ways we were. But, it made me want to belt out Amazing Grace.
Sometimes in ministry, things can seem to come to a halt. The progress you thought you were making seems stilted. It is hard to understand and in all honesty, it makes you start to question a lot of things. But I am reminded again of the incredible workings of God that are far beyond my understanding. He is working, even when things may seem stalled. Just as a seed must have time in the ground to germinate before it is ready to bloom, so is God's work. He is gently germinating his truth in the lives of people.
And Sunday night, it bloomed!!
2 that we have been praying for, 2 that we have been reaching out to, 2 that seemed to quietly searching shone as they made an incredible step in their walk with the Lord!
Two very special people in our church family took as step of obedience by following God's command to be baptised! We have the joy of being able to do this in the middle of the community because of our lack of a baptismal. It is this setting that makes such an event bring Scripture alive in greater ways. In the midst of pouring rain, our church family stood and celebrated with these precious friends while cars passed by and looked curiously at this strange gathering. It is an humbling and joyful time and my heart rises with joy as I sing in my heart..."Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see..."
4 comments:
(tears) I have a huge spot in my heart for baptism...and all that it symbolizes...Praise God!!!!
The amazing thing is one of them was terrified of water and the other was a recovering addict taht God got a hold of.
those are some really cool pics miss amy! ive always liked looking at baptism pics and remember my moms (on the other side of the dam at the top of the pond....and i was only 3 or 4 i think) i always wanted to get baptised at the mill pond too, just so everyone driving by could see, so i esp like these ones! congrats to the ones in these pics too :) hope you are doing well :) miss you!
Thats so awesome!!
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