Last weeks water baptism service was amazing. After the service I had the opportunity to meet Bob Wells. Bob has recently started attending PCC and he followed Christ's example in water baptism Sunday night. In speaking with Bob, I realized he had a passion for writing. So I asked him to put into words the events that transpired that night. Here it is. Great stuff, Bob. Thanks for capturing that night for us and more importantly - I'm proud of you for Taking The Plunge. Look forward to reading more...
When most people attempt to try something significant in their lives for the first time it is usually with a great degree of apprehension. For some people it might be getting married. For others it might be taking a new job or still for others it might be moving away from a city you’ve lived in your whole life because circumstances dictate that you need to relocate.
It’s called “Taking the Plunge.”
When it comes to Christ, taking the plunge takes on a whole new meaning. Taking the plunge refers to being baptized in water and baptism is a sign of identification with Christ. Being baptized in water also demonstrates obedience to God as illustrated in Acts 2:38a: Repent and be baptized every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ…”
On Sunday June 27, the chance to give back to God was presented to us with the opportunity to be baptized. But being baptized also means that those taking the plunge need to have faith because once they were prayed upon by Pastor Dave and immersed, their old life was gone and they were ready to start anew with everything old washed away.
Approximately 67 believers of faith decided to take the plunge. Some had been baptized as babies but never as adults and they wanted their baptism to be their choice. Others were looking at their water baptismal to be the next step in their walk of faith with God. One uplifting testimony came from a gentleman who said God had delivered him through a medical operation which was followed by a layoff from his job after 20 years and yet nonetheless he came here to be baptized to reaffirm his faith in God.
If there was any apprehension in God’s house, I think it quickly evaporated with the spirit-filled atmosphere. It was an inspiration-filled evening. Taking the plunge has taken on a whole new meaning.
