Dr T Posted August 30, 2010 Report Share Posted August 30, 2010 I became an Elder in my church and was asked to help baptize 15 people. We went to a lake nearby and I was unable to walk well today so was unable to help with the baptisms. I did brink my clothes and water socks/shoes but when I got there I had a hard time walking down to the water and decided not to participate. I enjoyed watching them and we had great food afterwards. It was great to see the people follow in Jesus' example. They even did two married couples at the same time. It was really fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyB Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Dr T, Just wanted to say, 15 getting dunked is really great news. 15 folk being "immersed" into Jesus, being obedient to the initiation ceremony of faith he left his disciples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted September 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 I'm with you on that Anthony. :) It was exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Mormon Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 I became an Elder in my church and was asked to help baptize 15 people. We went to a lake nearby and I was unable to walk well today so was unable to help with the baptisms. I did brink my clothes and water socks/shoes but when I got there I had a hard time walking down to the water and decided not to participate. I enjoyed watching them and we had great food afterwards. It was great to see the people follow in Jesus' example. They even did two married couples at the same time. It was really fun.Very cool Dr.T!!!!Congrats on becoming an Elder. It's too bad that you weren't able to help with the Baptisms. I remember the one and only person, so far, that I baptised and it was an amazing experience.I hope that you are able to do some baptisms next time.Best of Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted September 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 Thanks Canuk. I hope so too. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prisonchaplain Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 We occasionally do baptisms in the jail, thanks to a portable tank that we had donated to us. Still, I am cautious. The ordinance is so meaningful, and I sometimes sense that some partake because their friends are. Nevertheless, when we have them they are precious to see. The most precious one I ever officiated was for my own daughter. That one brought tears! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr T Posted September 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 That's awesome PC! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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