Over the past several weeks, we have been seeing in the book of Acts how God built His church by adding souls to the original core of believers. Acts chapter 2 seemed particularly relevant to our church body on May 26, as we had the joy of seeing the Lord increase our number through baptism and through membership.
“And Peter said to them, ‘Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit... So those who received his word were baptized...”
After an introductory time of confession and worship, nine candidates presented themselves for water baptism. Ranging in age from 7 to adult, they shared their testimonies and encouraged us all with the stories of how God brought them to faith in the Lord Jesus.
“And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers... And all who believed were together and had all things in common.”
Next we were blessed to receive 26 new adult members (along with a total of 18 children) into fellowship.
We are excited to see what God will do in and through those who were baptized and those were received as members. We also look forward to working together to advance the Kingdom of God in our little corner of York County and beyond.