I had to insist that the children went home after only one hour of play, as I had agreed to give a celebratory meal at the manse for the Williams clan (8 of them) before the baptismal service in the evening, and I still had to cook it. I made good old South African milk tarts, and good old Saint Helenian plo. We ate at 5.00 pm, and then went over to the school room at about 6.30 pm.
During the service, Colin gave us a short version of his life story and the circumstances that caused him to come to faith in Christ. He also told us about the Christian work that he is doing on the Falklands. It was so refreshing to hear someone speak who is so obviously in love with Jesus.
The water in the baptismal pool was discoloured and very cold, but Colin and Graeme stayed in it as we sang the hymn that he had requested - "He is Lord".
A lovely photo of Colin with his mom and dad.
After the service, Graeme gave an open invitation to anyone who felt so inclined, to come for a cup of tea to the manse. 14 folk arrived... Thank the Lord for dish washers!!
Praise the Lord - this is wonderful news of Colin's baptism!! Please pass on our fondest greetings to him. It must have been an emotional day using the chapel again for the baptism, even if the rest of it is not quite usable. All glory to God!
ReplyDeleteBeen trying to email you dear hazie - no results - perhaps this willl reach you - elizabeth is having a disk removed between the 6th and 7th vertebrae - then a prosthetic one put in - from the front - slight risk of vocal chord damage or "kos pyp skade" then intensive care for 24 hours or so - then a neck brace for 6 weeks - a prayer or two would be appreciated.
ReplyDeleteHi George. We will be praying for Elizabeth. I had a similar op 10 years ago, so I can empathise. Love to ma. Thanks for the gifts that came with Art.
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