baptism day

If you're wondering what is SO special about biblical believers' baptism, write me an email and I'll "wax eloquent." In Germany, it is celebrated with much ritual as well as a fresh excitement! People share stories of how they met God; the pastor gives a sermon; people sing; a "baptism godmother- aunt" reads a verse; and then after the baptism there is a blessing prayed by an elder over each person. Conny and Vera are above; it was at their baptism last year that Antje, Vera's roomie, decided "yes, she wanted to do it, too!"

Two special friends of mine, Eckart & Antje, were baptised recently and thankfully I made it back in time to be there! Here is Antje just beaming!

Colleague Deanna read a beautiful statement of blessing on Antje, as her mentoring "baptism god-aunt." Antje had a large group of good friends and family there to witness the occasion!