It was a very exciting day on August 21st at Liberty Brethren Church. For the first time since I became the Pastor of Liberty, we had three baptisms and one baby dedication. One young lady who is 16 years old by the name of Summer started it all when she tearfully asked to be baptized as she recently came to know the Lord. We made a plan to do so, and two long-term attendees decided that God was calling them to be baptized as well, Shannon and Bob. Each one of them will become a new member of Liberty. We did the baptisms at a member's house that had a water trough big enough for several people to fit inside, which they used for a pool. It was raining but God stopped the rain for 30 minutes so the baptisms could take place. Praise God! Each person was presented with a certificate of baptism.
Also, On August 21st I had the honor of dedicating a 2-year-old boy named Banks to the Lord. His grandmother, Patty, was overjoyed with tears in her eyes. Banks was all smiles and hugs as we prayed for him. Liberty presented Banks and his grandmother with a book of prayers for little boys, a personalized cross plaque, and a certificate.
With all the wonderful events that took place, we did what Brethren do best, we ate a large meal together to celebrate all that God has given to our little church in Quicksburg, VA.
Pastor Melanie Wylie