Michigan

November 24, 2007, was a special Sabbath at Vassar Church because two of our young people were welcomed into membership through baptism. Nathan McKenny, age nine, stated that his older sister, Sarah, was instrumental in helping him make the decision. Nathan studied with Ron Barber, the Bible instructor, and Frank Lugo, the pastor.

Nathan has been a member of the Adventurer club, the children's choir, has served as a junior deacon, and has attended Vacation Bible School. His favorite part of church is when he can help usher. Nathan's favorite text is John 3:17: "For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved" (NKJV).

The day was made even more special for Nathan, he says, because his grandmother, Vera Markhart, was able to attend his baptism.

Katelynn DeArk was the second baptismal candidate. Katelynn stated that she was led to Christ through Bible studies with Cheryl Barber.

The day was made more meaningful to her because it was also her tenth birthday. To Katelynn's delight, both of her grandparents, Jim and Pam DeArk from Georgia, as well as her 90-year-old great-grandfather, Ken Morick from the Detroit Metropolitan Church, were present for her baptism.

Katelynn has been a member of both the Adventurer club and the children's choir. Her favorite part of church is the prayer and praise. She stated that her favorite text is John 3:16: "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" (NKJV).

Katelynn asks that we join her in praying that her sisters and brother will eventually follow her example.

Julie Murphy, Sabbath school superintendent, Vassar Church