In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit

Yesterday was Sunday. Our church had a picnic at a lake and several people were baptized.

What is that? you ask

It's where you make a meal at home but pack it up to be consumed outdoors.

Oh! You meant baptism.

We believe in full immersion in water. It happens like this. Our pastor will stand with a candidate in waist deep water. He will ask a few questions pertinent to the occasion and then "dip" the person back into the water in a way very similar to a dip while dancing.

Why does one do such a thing?

Well, it's romantic and the music takes over . . . oh! right baptism.

Well we do not feel that this act does anything other than to symbolize the death to our sinful nature (the dip into the water) and the resurrection to a life devoted to following the teachings of Christ. This does not take away sin but is a public declarative telling those who witness the act that they are serious about their devotion to God and his son, Jesus Christ.

It was a big day for our pastor who was able to baptize two of his children. All in all, a very good time to praise God and enjoy the company of each other. Very hot though. Too hot.

The first time I was witness to a baptism was when I was very young. When I saw the pastor in the water with his clothes on I asked if his mother knew he was in there dressed.

For now . . .