Baptisms

This morning we had a baptism service at Dihlabeng. I don't know how many were baptised but I would guess around 30 - 40. Baptism services here are amazing. We erect a pool in the middle of the church and we all sit round it. We have a time of worship which is usually even more vibrant than normal as everyone's so excited about the baptisms. Then we have a short gospel presentation. This morning Ntate Joseph was saved and promptly asked to be baptised! Then the baptisms happen. Those who are being 'dunked' queue up, kids first, and one after another they climb into the pool and are baptised. Meanwhile ladies in the congregation lead different African praise songs and the atmosphere is incredible. Today there were some very elderly people being baptised who bravely left their crutches and walking sticks behind and allowed themselves to be lifted in and out of the pool - not very dignified!


Part of the queue of kids waiting to be baptised


Lerato, one of the Mapheo girls I home visit is baptised


One of the girls from the youth new christians course I'm helping to run is baptised