Sunday was our very first Deaf Ministry baptism!!! It was so exciting!! I felt honored to be a part of that wonderful life changing experience! Most of our church was all on a high that day. We had one other to be buried in the name of Jesus that day as well. The last two Sundays, we have baptized four!! God is really good! I have a video of the baptism, but I cannot get it to upload, so I will have to do that later. I was disappointed when I watched the video, because I realized I had used a few wrong signs, I am moving on though and trying not to let that get me down!
I loved how E smiled most of the morning at church. God is really working in this man's life. When he first started coming back since I have been interpreting, he didn't say much to any of us. He came in late and left as soon as he could. Now, he is praying at the altar and he is staying to talk to us a little. He even calls me on the VP from time to time. :) On Sunday, he just seemed to smile the whole time! It was truly amazing! When he came up out of that water, he started to pray. He even started talking and saying "I love you Jesus" and Hallelujah!! :) For him to use his voice was a big thing, because I have been trying to get him to use it while praying and he did!!!!! :) I couldn't help but be so excited and cry at the wonder of God! He is truly AMAZING!!!
Here are a few pics of the baptizing! I will tell you that I am going to add one that isn't great of me, but I have to share because that sweet smile on E's face makes it all worth it! :) It doesn't matter that all my emotion from the prayer was shown! I have been told that I interpret with attitude, I guess that could be right. :) I have some proof now.. lol However, I am learning more and more that emotion says everything to the deaf. I will try to upload the video soon if I still cannot get it to work today. :)
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Be Blessed!
Hugs,
Lanitha
