We drove over the mountains this morning to a little community called El Tambo. The trip was made by members of three churches, Mulauco, Chuchauco and El Tablon. What is special about El Tambo? Well, first of all, El Tambo is a sister community to El Tablon. It is all part of the same comunal land organization and many of the people who own land in El Tablon also own land in El Tambo. El Tambo is known for its volcanic hot pools, making it favorite spot for baptisms.
The Mulauco church organized the Baptism, but invited me to participate in the baptism, along with himself, Clemente, and Clemente's son-in-law. It was a privilege for me to be invited to help with their baptism ceremony. We divided into two groups, Clemente and I together, and rotated the baptisms between the four of us, baptizing a total of 11 people. One of those was Luz Marie from our El Tablon church. Luz has been coming to our church for quite some time but had never taken the step of faith of being baptized. Several of our El Tablon families were there to witness the event. Two of the others were family members of Clemente and Cecilia.
After the baptism service was over, those in attendance were invited to swim in the pool and many did. Afterwards a meal was served before everyone headed back to the other side of the mountain and back to our homes. We are thankful that Luz Marie took this important step in her relationship with Christ and pray that others will follow her example in the near future.
We drove over the mountains this morning to a little community called El Tambo. The trip was made by members of three churches, Mulauco, Chuchauco and El Tablon. What is special about El Tambo? Well, first of all, El Tambo is a sister community to El Tablon. It is all part of the same comunal land organization and many of the people who own land in El Tablon also own land in El Tambo. El Tambo is known for its volcanic hot pools, making it favorite spot for baptisms.
The Mulauco church organized the Baptism, but invited me to participate in the baptism, along with himself, Clemente, and Clemente's son-in-law. It was a privilege for me to be invited to help with their baptism ceremony. We divided into two groups, Clemente and I together, and rotated the baptisms between the four of us, baptizing a total of 11 people. One of those was Luz Marie from our El Tablon church. Luz has been coming to our church for quite some time but had never taken the step of faith of being baptized. Several of our El Tablon families were there to witness the event. Two of the others were family members of Clemente and Cecilia.
After the baptism service was over, those in attendance were invited to swim in the pool and many did. Afterwards a meal was served before everyone headed back to the other side of the mountain and back to our homes. We are thankful that Luz Marie took this important step in her relationship with Christ and pray that others will follow her example in the near future.
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Dear friends, We love hearing how the reached are reaching out, and the Word is blessing so many. We are also excited about seeing you this Summer! Love, to all.
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