Yesterday, Greta Home and Academy brought about 30 kids to be baptized on our beach.  The kids arrived dressed in green shirts, eagerly awaiting the ceremony to begin.  There was a quiet anticipation on each child's face.  These children learned about Jesus through The Greatest Journey curriculum.  This is a twelve week program that SP does as follow up to the shoebox distribution.  They are taught about God and what He did for us through Jesus.  At the end, they are given the chance to accept Jesus as the savior of their lives.  Several pastors talked with the children, reminding them of the importance of the decision they made.  The children agreed with the message and started to line up to walk to the water's edge.  As they went they sang, "Come down to the water".  It was so beautiful to hear these children lifting their voices in praise to God.  The SP staff accompanied the children down the beach.  Pastor Pierre waded into the water and the first child was brought to him.  As the child was brought out of the water, we all clapped for our new brother in Christ.  Each child waited patiently for their turn and slowly all the children were baptized.  After the last one was baptized, they gathered for prayers of thanks.  Penny, the director of Greta, reminded them of the commitment they made and the importance of such a commitment.  It was so exciting to be a part of this great time.  It reminded me of the baptisms that the Heart did last summer.  God is so great and faithful.  What joy He brings to those who love Him.  He is calling each of us and I pray that we all answer.

The kids topped the day off with a swim in the ocean.  They had fun splashing around with each other and the staff.  Laughter filled the air.