08/31/2026
We gathered at the river. 80 years to an infant. We stood by the flowing water as two young people told of their faith, their desire to live for Jesus. A choice.
They entered that water as a symbol of washing away their old ways and beginning a new life.
I can’t help but think of my own children entering those waters and the choices they made.
Our Pastor reminded us that conversion and baptism are not end. It’s only the beginning. We spend our whole life striving to be like Jesus. He listened. He ate with the poor and marginalized. He fed the 5,000. Most of all people wanted to change to be more like him. May we all learn to love and serve as Jesus did.