It is Sunday, January 28, 2007, and we were walking down the steep hill home from church. It was about a fifty degree downgrade. We all stopped at the bottom of the hill where there was a bridge, before the hill made a steep ascend. We went under the bridge and most of us took off our shoes and took our positions.
We were still with the missionaries Al and Gail and they drove and walked with us to church and back; they also came under the bridge. The day before, our very own John, had a deep conversation with Bob, and after a lot of prayer and thinking, our little John decided to get baptized.
After church we went to Rio de Flores (Flower River) which is situated between Al and Gail's house and Al and Gail's church; in the valley in between. Al and Gail's house being situated a few hours south of San Pedro, in a village in the boonies, called San Juan Tecuaco.
Under the bridge Al Anderson baptized John "in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit." and it was complete. Caleb was there to assist to make sure John didn't bump his head on the rocks. The rest of us were to the side taking pictures and cheering. John came out of the water and we hugged him and congratulated him. He was, in a sense, a new man. He figured after talking with Al and praying, consulting, talking, and thinking with God that it was his time.
It was a good beginning to the day. John being my best friend gets baptized. I felt amazing and I didn't even get baptized. I could see John wasn't ready to be baptized before we came to Guatemala, but now that we are here I see John growing up mentally and spiritually; it is awesome for a best friend to witness. It is so neat to see John coming closer to our Father in heaven. It set the tone for the rest of the day; everybody was in such a positive attitude. For some reason, it seemed to better unite the team. The last few days seemed to be a time for change, renewal, and gaining better knowledge, understanding, and getting closer to God. I thought it was a perfect time to celebrate!!! I am happy and excited for John and his future.
We were still with the missionaries Al and Gail and they drove and walked with us to church and back; they also came under the bridge. The day before, our very own John, had a deep conversation with Bob, and after a lot of prayer and thinking, our little John decided to get baptized.
After church we went to Rio de Flores (Flower River) which is situated between Al and Gail's house and Al and Gail's church; in the valley in between. Al and Gail's house being situated a few hours south of San Pedro, in a village in the boonies, called San Juan Tecuaco.
Under the bridge Al Anderson baptized John "in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit." and it was complete. Caleb was there to assist to make sure John didn't bump his head on the rocks. The rest of us were to the side taking pictures and cheering. John came out of the water and we hugged him and congratulated him. He was, in a sense, a new man. He figured after talking with Al and praying, consulting, talking, and thinking with God that it was his time.
It was a good beginning to the day. John being my best friend gets baptized. I felt amazing and I didn't even get baptized. I could see John wasn't ready to be baptized before we came to Guatemala, but now that we are here I see John growing up mentally and spiritually; it is awesome for a best friend to witness. It is so neat to see John coming closer to our Father in heaven. It set the tone for the rest of the day; everybody was in such a positive attitude. For some reason, it seemed to better unite the team. The last few days seemed to be a time for change, renewal, and gaining better knowledge, understanding, and getting closer to God. I thought it was a perfect time to celebrate!!! I am happy and excited for John and his future.
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