We had a baptismal service this afternoon. The last one was about five years ago, so it was exciting to be there and to witness this event. It was my privilege to lead the service, and my colleague Emmanuel Hartiel preached and did the baptism itself. The person being baptised had also asked him to read her testimony because it might be a bit too emotional for her.
There were about 40 people, the room was full. A good part of them were unbelievers and were in a Protestant service for the first time. They heard the gospel, and a good number of them left with a Bible and some literature. We now pray that the seed sown will grow and bear fruit. Some Christian friends had come from further afield as well, and it was good to meet Alain Monclair, former minister of the Guingamp church, and Pierre Boulanger, a retired minister living in the area (and the uncle of an old friend of mine). Overall, the service was God centred, and Christ was uplifted.
It was also the first baptism to take place in our building. Previously, the church used to go all the way to Paimpol to use the baptistry of the Baptist church there (where Caradoc Jones, a Welsh missionary used to be). But it was felt that it would be better to have it here if we wanted unbelievers to come. So, Emmanuel Hartiel bought a bath and built a baptistry. It is removable and will be stored in the garage in the back of the church. It is amazing how effective it was.
We praise God for the work he has done in the lady who was baptised, and for this amazing opportunity to preach Christ and Him crucified.