{"id":2623,"date":"2014-08-14T15:26:22","date_gmt":"2014-08-14T21:26:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.goodseed.com\/blog\/?p=2623"},"modified":"2016-02-23T02:05:54","modified_gmt":"2016-02-23T09:05:54","slug":"seven-baptisms-one-stormy-sunday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodseed.com\/blog\/2014\/08\/14\/seven-baptisms-one-stormy-sunday\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven baptisms one stormy Sunday"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Storm\"<\/a>Thick black clouds and the threat of hail did not deter Abundant Grace Church from going ahead with plans for a summer baptism service. Instead of their usual venue\u2014a rural swimming hole with picnic tables and lawn chairs, they gathered in the shelter of a local church.<\/p>\n

Seven in all\u2014from young boys and girls to parents\u2014took turns standing waist-deep in the cool water of the baptismal tank. Each one spoke of the One in whom they had placed their faith.<\/p>\n

Pastor Mark wrote to tell how GoodSeed resources were instrumental in bringing about this special day of celebration:<\/p>\n

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We\u2019ve taught our own children through The Lamb<\/em><\/a> twice and I know it has given them a great foundation of understanding the gospel. In preparation for their baptism, I asked them questions, using those found at the back of The Lamb<\/em>. The book was very, very helpful.”<\/p>\n

One father, Mike, had also read through The Lamb<\/em> twice with his daughter. Another dad, Bruce, had thoroughly taught his son using The Lamb. They, too, were baptized on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Then there was Jason and his wife, Liz, who started coming to our church in March of this year. Liz specifically mentioned By This Name<\/em><\/a> in her testimony. Her husband also shared what he had learned about the gospel. As a couple, they are now helping to guide a Course<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I share all this to say that these are seven who were greatly influenced by GoodSeed tools in their experience of trusting Christ. Praise the Lord for what He has done!\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Though the rain clouds covered the sky that day, the spotlight shone brightly on Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n

Photo credit: \u201cStorms across America<\/a>\u201d by Matthew Hartman<\/a>\u00a0is licensed under\u00a0CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/p>\n

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