Baptisms!!!

This past Sabbath was another high Sabbath for the  Mentone Church.  Why?  Because it marked the last night of the Apoc 2012 series.  It was amazing because the 3 week series seemed to have flown by so quickly.  The blessed day started with the New Believers Sabbath school.  Just like the previous Sabbath we held a new believers class for those that had been coming to the meetings.  The study for the morning was on personal devotions.   David Machado led out the study where he taught the class about the importance of having their own personal relationship with God.  We know that many were blessed as they were shown through the  Sanctuary about having their own walk with God.  The class was jammed packed with over 40 visitors.
       The blessings continued on with the divine service.  Right before the sermon began we had 4 baptisms.  It seemed like everyone in the community had come out to the event.  There were absolutely no more seats in the sanctuary.  A record high of about 350 people had come out to witness the baptisms and hear the message.  The head deacon wouldn't even allow any more folding chairs to be put into the sanctuary for fear of a fire hazard.
    The overwhelming audience continued to the evening meeting where 3 more baptisms took place.  During that night the topic was on Heaven, and at the close of the sermon one more call for baptism was made.  Praise God for that call, because 5 young girls came forward to give surrender over their lives to God.  We praise God not only for the 26 decisions for baptism, but also for the many lessons this series has taught us.  Through this Apoc 2012 we have learned about team work.  About depending even more on God, and also the power of prayer. Please keep those that were newly baptized and also the others that are currently preparing for baptism in your prayers.

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