When twenty-seven people chose to be baptized at our Picnic & Baptisms in August, we had even more people interested and talking to us about taking the step. So we planned another set of baptisms for Sunday, September 17th. Right after services, we had one baptisms indoors, and we headed down to Barrington Beach where nine more people were baptized.
It simply doesn’t get old watching people identify with the death and resurrection of Jesus through baptism, and committing to live with Him as King. We praise God for His redemptive work in the lives of these ten people and we invite you to read their baptism stories in their own words. .
Sarah-Beth B.
I was baptized as a young baby. My parents made the choice for me. I continued going to church well into my adult years. Eventually, I moved to East Providence when I met my husband. I lost touch with my faith and with church, but I never lost God. He was always there guiding me. He sent me my children to remind me that family is important. Ever since my first child was born, I've wanted them to grow up in faith too; I just didn't know where to start. Then I heard of this back to school event and met Ellen there. We talked for a bit about how I had just lost my mother in January and we prayed. She told me to come to a service. I'm so glad I did. I feel more connected to God and found a home to raise my kids in. I'm hoping one day they make the ultimate decision that I am making and give themselves to Jesus.
Ryanne C.
I want to rededicate my life to Jesus. I was baptized as an adult many years ago and now that I am getting older, I know Jesus on a much higher level. I have overcome many fiery darts thrown at me, which have not been easy, and I see the handiwork of Jesus in all battles throughout my life. The verse Joshua 1:9, “Be strong and courageous… for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go,” speaks a lot to my life.
Samantha C.
I was brought up as a Christian and always went to church every Sunday with my mom and Mimi. They loved Jesus so much and I really didn’t understand why until I was in my 20s. I was a young single mom and I started to see how God was working in my life and helping me through my day-to-day struggles. Now I want to devote my life to Him and I feel now is the time be baptized.
Shia H.
So my journey started on Christmas Day of 2022. For one of my presents from my mother, she gave me a Bible. I didn’t know what to think of it. I wanted to say “why would you get me this” or “this is so dumb,” but I just gladly accepted it. Until I started to to understand the importance. I read it more and more, and that’s when I realized, I want to live my for Jesus. And that’s why I chose to be baptized, in Jesus name.
Sienna P.
I am choosing to get baptized because I want to commit my life to Jesus and show Him my love and follow Him because I believe He is my father and king and that is why I'm here today. Getting baptized with my family and friends and also with God.
Shane R.
Growing up in the Catholic church, I always believed that I was following Jesus. But as I grew older, experienced different churches, and eventually found BridgePointe, it became apparent to me that the way I was following Him did not always match the way by which He calls us to follow Him.
My decision to be baptized is rooted in the decision to follow Jesus through Scripture, rather than tradition. And my hope is that this decision serves as an example to my children that if you ever find yourself on the wrong path, His grace provides us with a constant opportunity to change course.
Amy R.
I first started attending Bridgepointe in 2015 with my family. I have grown to know and love the Bridgepointe family. Baptism is something that has been on my mind for a while but on Easter of 2023, I felt like the Spirit was moving within me and was brought to tears after the service. Earlier that week, I was dealing with school drama and friend issues. That was when I decided that I wanted to surrender my whole life to the Lord. But then, it never ended up happening because I still felt I needed to be ready yet or “Perfect” . BUT… one Sunday when Jared was preaching about baptism I felt the Spirit moving me again. While he was preaching he mentioned that you don’t need to have your life together to be baptized. As he was saying this I felt a tug that couldn’t be ignored so I talked to my parents about it. Today, Sep 17, 2023 I am being baptized . I am surrendering my life to Christ. I know that I can trust in Him.
Ryan R.
I was born a believer .Since I was a little kid, I had a feeling of getting baptized but I wasn't ready. I believe that Jesus lived without sin, He died on the cross but rose up from the grave. He is the risen savior, God is there when I feel alone, sad, angry and happy. God has always been my top priority. I’ve felt God with me before in my life. I’m always doing the right thing at school because of Jesus. I accept God, I love God very much and His word. I’m 9 years old now and I’m ready to get baptized.
Cristiano V.
My salvation started when God wrapped Hmself in flesh and came to earth by a virgin. He grew and grew, gaining favor in the Lord living as a perfect human. God was pleased with Him so anointed Jesus as His son and gave Him His Spirit. He lived in complete humility and became the bmost humble servant for God. The perfect sinless son of God, was then taken, humiliated, tortured, scourged, stabbed, and crucified. Enduring more pain then any human body ever has or ever will, and then He was cut off completely from God. He took the full wrath of God, physical, mental, and spiritual, for all our sins. I will never truly know what He endured because it isn't possible, but I do know I want to live for Him now because He died for me. And nothing I can ever do could come close to repaying Him. I've broken all his laws that He set for my own good, just as everyone has. I realized while I was living in sin, I wasn't actually free, I wasn't content, and I had no lasting reason to rejoice. And when I turned to Him, I knew HE was the way, the truth, and the light. So now I want to be baptized to be united with Him in death to sin, and united in resurrection by the Spirit. For the glory of Jesus Christ.
