Each person that was to be baptized was to say a short testimony on why they have decided to take this step of faith. Elaine Yong mentioned that she wanted to start a new life and Aolani, from teens rock said she was doing it out of an act of obedience towards God.
It was encouraging to hear what they had to say as each of them desired to take the next step in their relationship with God.
As each of them got in an out of the swimming pool after being baptized and prayed for, the crowd sang the ever so famous "I have decided to follow Jesus" song. Followed by cheers and congratulations for each individual. It was a joyous celebration for everyone, both those being baptized and those who were there to support.
One great testimony was of a man who decided to be water baptized even though he had cancer. Though he couldn't get into the swimming pool but he was baptized as Pastor Tim poured water over him. Such a man took a step of faith even in his condition inspired everyone there.
Though the water baptism session was over, but everyone left feeling encourage and inspired to continue their walk with God. You would not want to miss the next one as this step of faith is only the beginning to greater things.
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