Summer '13 baptism rewind (video)

Our church, that gathers in downtown Seattle yet scatters throughout the city, is around two and half years old. This last September we celebrated our third annual summer beach baptism and barbecue - and just completed the video that captures a snapshot of that evening on the shores of Lake Union. Without question, this was among one of the top highlights of the year. I share this with you so that you can share in our joy. 

Baptisms with La Fuente in Quito, Ecuador

A friend of mine, Steve Youngren, is planting a new gospel-centered church (La Fuente) in Quito, Ecuador. Their work is very unique (and needed) in a culture inundated with Roman Catholic mysticism, animism, prosperity theology and a-theological charis-mania. This is a clip of their recent, and first, baptism celebration. Please pray for them. If you’re interested in learning more or getting involved, they regularly host short term teams and offer internships via Compassion Connection.

On December 11th, 2011, we had the privilege and honor of holding our first indoor baptisms as a newly forming church in the heart of downtown Seattle. It was an exciting morning as we saw friends and neighbors proclaim commitment to Christ and be baptized, symbolizing their new life in Him. God has not called us to plant this church in order to merely build a great church – but to build a great city, from the avenues to the alley ways. That happens as individual lives are changed by Jesus and sent into the city armed with His message and mercy. Baptism marks that change, and for that we rejoice! (via Downtown Cornerstone)

On August 11th, 2011, we had the privilege and honor of holding our first baptisms as a newly forming church in the heart of downtown Seattle. Simply speaking, it was a powerful night.There were testimonies of God’s grace, great food and six baptisms. What a night! God has not called us to plant this church in order to merely build a great church – but to build a great city, from the avenues to the alley ways. That happens as individual lives are changed by Jesus and sent into the city armed with His message and mercy. Baptism marks that change and for that we rejoice.

HT: Downtown Cornerstone