12.03.2008

Baptism, Buildings and Bouncing

Sunday was a celebration of baptism at church. Many people went forward to follow the Lord in baptism, symbolizing their commitment to follow Christ by dying to sin and trusting Him for salvation. Praise the Lord for this! Two ladies from our bible study (pictured on the right in blue and orange towels) were also baptized. Praise the Lord for their commitment to Christ!
Here we are in front of the sunday school/transformation center building. The church is still raising funds to finish the second and third floors. Pray for God's provision for this.

The first floor is used for sunday school. The second and third floors are planned to be used for outreach to the local community and to train people how to make a living as well as how to live in Christ.

We praise the Lord for His provision at school for the new "performing arts building". On one side is Nate's new band room. What a blessing! There are also three practice rooms for students to use. Nate is loving the new building and all the purposes we can use it for: chapel, worship practice, band class, private lessons and more!

Next to the band room, in the center of the building is the new auditorium! Previously, when we needed to set up a performance, we had some make-shift platforms that we put outside on the basketball court. That was a very tricky thing with the loud rains, the kids playing on the playground and the lighting, seating and sound system. Now look at what God has providied for us to use--to God be the glory!

The dedication of this building is Friday. The workers are laboring hard to finish by then. Nate's room is there on the left and the auditorium is pictured on the right. (Not pictured is another elementary music room/vocal music room on the right and a drama room). Again, this is a huge blessing from God. Praise Him for His provision! Pray for the opening performances and ceremonies of dedication on Friday. Nate is working hard to prepare his students (as you can see from the picture above taken today).

A bonus picture--Elijah joyfully jumping in the baby bouncer. I love this little guy. He is actually bouncing right now as I blog--what a joyful boy. He is like a little frog. Jump, jump, jump!

1 comment:

Laura said...

What a beautiful music building! So happy for you and Nate and his music students! It is so wonderful to be able to expand into all of its commodities. Thanks for all the wonderful pictures - it is so great to peek in on your lives! Keep 'em coming! Love and miss you!