Sunday Wrap-up: Baptism edition

BAPTISM SLIDESHOW

Sunday was a defining day in the life of our church. A lot can be said. I’ll sum it up in five statements:

1. I didn’t get arrested.
2. The baptisms were amazing.
3. Life Pointe has guts.
4. You guys love to be with one another.
5. You represented Jesus well.

I’m very familiar and appreciative of the stories behind a few of the people being baptized.

Richie Nieves just didn’t go to church at all for decades. He’s one cool guy whose wife has loved Jesus for a long time. He made a decision to follow Jesus a few months ago and hasn’t looked back. Richie is my friend. He loves to serve. He’s totally sold out to a revolutionary Jesus. It was a privilege to baptize him…glad to call him my friend.

Cyndi Mazorous is in my life group. From the first day she walked into Life Pointe, it felt like she has always belonged. She didn’t get baptized with everyone on the beach because she said she “didn’t feel worthy to be baptized”…most powerful, deeply accurate statement of the day. She wasn’t worthy…none of us were/are.

When she got baptized, the beach had been closed because of lightning. So, we stepped into the muck, rocks, and mangroves by our picnic area. I sunk a good one foot into the gunk. People cheered for her. She went public with her faith in Jesus. Bar none, it may have been one of the most significant moments of my ministry.

I’d love to tell the stories of each person going public with their faith in Jesus. Those stories need to be heard. So, go tell them. That’s your first job as a follower of Jesus. Go and tell. It’s too bad that some people never get that part of following Christ.

SUNDAY WRAP-UP

• It was great to see Ela at Life Pointe! When I see her, I always think of this Scripture.
• Mark and Tere had their last Sunday together with us before they move to San Antonio. Mark is one of our Elders. He was/is an anchor for me as we made huge moves to move the Gospel forward in Homestead. Sending them out with a prayer in the 9 am service was special.
• I’m blown away by the level of honesty so many of you have in approaching Jesus!…It’s a thing of beauty!
• Check out the rest of the pics from yesterday here.