April’s baptism – college ministry plant in San Francisco going well :)

25 Jan

Remember Sonia – the girl who had a car wreck in front of our church building only to end up becoming a Christian (read all about that here)? Well, she introduced us to a friend - meet April:

April came with Sonia to the college group’s Bible class yesterday morning at Lake Merced where she expressed interest in being baptized.

“Do you guys do baptisms here?”

“Well, as a matter of fact we do.”

Airiel and I had everyone over to our house for lunch after church services as we do every week, and April hung out and studied the Bible with us for a couple of hours. In the end, she decided to commit her life to following Jesus.

April is an eighteen year old single mom with a beautiful little boy who enjoys playing with Naomi and Conrad. We had a great time with them yesterday, and look forward to more in the future. 

Wes with April right after her baptism.

In the three years leading up to our move to SF, Airiel and I prayed almost every night for the Lord to send people to us here whose hearts were prepared to receive Him, and He’s answering that prayer affirmatively. April’s is the sixth baptism we’ve had in our college ministry in the last little bit, and we’re anticipating more. Praise God!

All of these new people have plugged into the college ministry and larger church body sticking with us with the exception of one. We’re retaining just about everyone, building community, and continuing to disciple them.

The college ministry plant in San Francisco is bearing fruit, and it’s all God! :)

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7 Responses to “April’s baptism – college ministry plant in San Francisco going well :)”

  1. toethumbs January 25, 2010 at 12:06 pm #

    “You’re a Christian now, don’t be lying.” LOL!

    Congrats, April – welcome to the family!!

  2. Doug Young January 25, 2010 at 1:06 pm #

    Greatness!

  3. Geraldine Woodell January 25, 2010 at 3:12 pm #

    Praise be to God – another soul washed clean in the blood of the Lamb!!!

    April, you will NEVER make a more important decision in your entire life! Congratulations in the Lord!

    Wes, I ask that God continue to imprint you with His image –
    By the way, you’re pretty handsome on the outside too – love that pic with April! love you, mom

  4. Judy January 25, 2010 at 7:59 pm #

    Just love this site and so grateful for all you are doing on the West Coast….congrats to April and all….best decision you make in your lifetime! Praying here…..

  5. K. Rex Butts January 26, 2010 at 1:06 am #

    Praise the Lord!

  6. Lynn Stringfelllow January 26, 2010 at 6:24 am #

    God is with you Mighty Warrior!

  7. Charlotte January 30, 2010 at 11:39 am #

    So thankful April is now a child of God. May God continue to bless those that are seeking to find His Way and you that are working to share Him.
    Blessings to you all.
    Charlotte

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