I found out this week that my 89-year-old neighbor had finally surrendered to Christ and was saved! He has always been a good and kindly man, and an excellent neighbor, but he finally realized that those things were not enough.
There were so many friends and family who came to his baptism today that the church attendance was nearly double the normal number!
He has been unable to stand unaided for a few years, so a group of men helped him from his wheelchair and strapped him into an emergency back-board (on loan from our local rescue squad), then the group of men carried him into the water and assisted the pastor in baptizing him.
Baptism is a funeral: it signifies our former life being buried with Christ. In this case, he even had Pall Bearers!
And being raised from the water signifies our Resurrection to new life along with Jesus. It is my hope that every one reading this has either accepted Salvation in Jesus, or that you soon will.
And I hope that all if you rejoice along with me, along with all of Heaven, that our Shepherd will still leave the flock to seek out the one who is lost!
Praise report
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A wonderful report, Reverand!
Several years ago we had an especially interesting baptism at our church. What made it unique was an 8 year old girl and an 80 year old man had made a profession of faith and they just happened to share the same baptism date. It was a great example to those who witnessed the ordinance, young or old, we can respond to Christ.
Treefarmer
Several years ago we had an especially interesting baptism at our church. What made it unique was an 8 year old girl and an 80 year old man had made a profession of faith and they just happened to share the same baptism date. It was a great example to those who witnessed the ordinance, young or old, we can respond to Christ.
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Reverand that is a great report and should make all those who know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior very happy.
All the Saints in Heaven are singing a joyous song of praise and thankfulness for this man's soul will now live in
Heaven for eternity. Amen.
All the Saints in Heaven are singing a joyous song of praise and thankfulness for this man's soul will now live in
Heaven for eternity. Amen.
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What wonderful news!
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Praise the Lord!
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for sharing this wonderful news ! As long as we live, it's never too late to give our heart to Jesus. I'm so glad this man did.
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Wonderful!!!! 
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Hallelujah! Thanks for sharing that wonderful news.
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Amen, & Hallelujah!
I just can't stop clapping, that tis mighty wonderful new indeed brothers.
The Lord be praised for all of eternity, He is a beautiful savior indeed.
I just can't stop clapping, that tis mighty wonderful new indeed brothers.
The Lord be praised for all of eternity, He is a beautiful savior indeed.
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