Indiana

Jordan and Alyssa Vallieres both publicly committed their lives to Jesus on Sabbath, August 4, 2006. Before their baptisms, they both testified of their love for Jesus before their church family.

"Today, I (Jordan Vallieres) am taking a stand for Jesus because I want to join His family. I have been so wonderfully blessed to have a loving family, church family, and great friends. My school teachers, Sabbath school teachers, my pastors, and my family have made such an impact on me to make me want to be baptized into His family today."

"I'd first like to thank Christ for accepting me (Alyssa Vallieres), despite all my sins. It amazes me what love my Creator has for me with all my inadequacies. So, just having God say that I am even worthy to offer my life to Him is a sheer miracle.

"As a teenager, life issues arise daily, and I find myself trying to take on all of my problems instead of allowing my Lord to handle them for me. I love music, and it reminds me of the song, 'What a Friend We Have in Jesus.' I especially like the verse that says,

O what peace we often forfeit,

O what needless pain we bear,

All because we do not carry,

Everything to God in prayer.

"That is what I know my baptism is all about: making a commitment to Jesus, my Savior, my Forever Friend. I'd like to thank all of my church members and family who have pointed me toward the straight and narrow way. The greatest joy is knowing that I now have a place in Heaven for me. God bless."

Cicero Seventh-day Adventist Church News Bulletin