Baptism 17th June 2008

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My Baptism took place at St Mary's Church, Shaw near Newbury. It was fantastic. A few select friends and family were amongst the congregation. Michelle, Dominik and Josh. Terence, Kay and Danny were all there to watch the Baptism with other members of my church. It was brilliant, I've already said that haven't I? I arrived to be greeted by Bishop Steven of Reading. He took me through what we will be doing. There were about another 20 people being Baptised, confirmed and welcomed. This made it all the more special having lots of folks on the same Christian journey as me. I asked the clergy at my church if I could have a full immersion baptism instead of a sprinkling. They told me yes initially but costs were about to put the whole thing off.
I prayed to the LORD to make the Baptism special and told him my wishes for the full immersion, wow, this prayer was answered better than I ever imagined. We sang a few songs, said a few prayers and then all gathered at the Baptism pool, three folks were baptised by sprinkling before me, then me and the Bishop got in the pool for my baptism. In the name of the father, the son and the holy spirit I was baptised. I came up to a huge round of applause. People were standing on pews and clapping. It was brill. I felt amazing..... and still do, it's amazing. Some pictures below of me in the pool and with the Bishop.
All in all with so many people sharing in the LORD that night it will be one event in my life I'll never forget. I'll say it again, AMAZING....
Peace be with you..
Me with Bishop Steven of Reading

In the name of the Father



Comments

Anonymous said…
you do not need to be baptism to be a christan this is what i belive but you areally did it to bad
5:20 pm
pBullox said…
Hi Anonymous, thanks for your comment, I was doing what was right for my relationship with the Lord. Was I right? In my own humble opinion I think I was and still feel that way.

He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
Mark 16:16

God bless.
10:00 am
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