HBCC Blog: March 2008

30th March 2008: Philip gets Baptised

Today was just a wonderful day all round.

Philip (aged 11) started coming to our church maybe a couple of years ago. At first he'd come along after the service was over to see his special friend Grace (who plays the organ).

Now and again he'd attend some of the services and sit listening with Grace on the front bench.

Earlier in the year he asking his Mum and Ilse (our pastor) about Baptism and they explained what was involved and what its significance is. He attended several baptism classes and this young man was certain that this is what he wanted.

Today Philip was Baptised in the sea down on Hampton Beach.

We thank our Lord Jesus that He has led Philip to this point of commitment and we welcome Philip into fellowship.

Welcome brother Philip!!!

29th Mar 2008: BBQ at Robert and Ursulas

Last night we had a BBQ at Robert and Ursulas house. They've got a great entertaining area outside. Most of the church came along with sausages, chicken, lamb, salads and cakes. It only rained a little but fortunately they were prepared for that.

The kids ran around, played on the swings, got all dirty, ate lovely BBQ food and had a really great time. The adults did exactly the same (without the dirty bit :) ).

So thank you to Robert and Ursula for opening up your home to us all - its was a great evening.

17th Feb 2008: Agatha Castillos becomes a member

On this Sunday Agatha Castillo became a member of our church.

Agatha: "Blessed be the Lord that had mercy on this sinner! Alleluia!"

10th Feb 2008: Ilse inducted as our new pastor

On the same day and Basil and Isle joined as members we had Ilse inducted as our new pastor. We had a large number of visitors (120?) and had a great celebratory lunch afterwards.

For lots more photographs please follow this link.

http://www.hamptonbaptistchurch.org.au/images/Events/2008-2-10-HBCC-IlseInduction/index.html

Here are a few photographs of the day: