Baptism Stories: Gavin & Ryan
Gavin and Ryan were baptized at the end of the 10:00 am service on Sunday, April 26th. We continue to see God draw people close to Him and we are thrilled with each baptism commitment we get to witness. Click through to read their baptism stories in their own words. If you are interested in learning more about baptism, visit our baptism page.
Gavin’s Story
Before I found Jesus, I was hiding from the world and my problems. I felt lost and like there was something missing in my life. Since finding Jesus I have found my reason for living for God. And I finally feel complete knowing that someone has a plan for me.
Ryan’s Story
Before I found Jesus, my life was simple and lacked purpose. I was still in the stage of believing in the very watered down and "lovey dovey" gospel that we were told as kids in kindergarten to make us feel good.
I went on living in my life with no idea what my purpose was, until mid to late 2025. Around this time, my Nana, who I loved so dearly, passed away from cancer after a long hard battle with it. It shattered me knowing she was actually gone, so I sat down in my room and prayed to God for what I thought would just be peace, but I wound up pouring my heart out to God right there and then as well. Immediately, I was filled with a peace and joy that to this day I can not explain, a peace that overpowered all sadness, grief, pain, and sorrow. I was in such awe after seeing the smallest fraction of what God can do that I gave my life to Jesus on the spot.
Ever since then my life has been filled with that same peace and joy, and Jesus has given me a new set of desires, values, and understandings. From what I have experienced, I feel urged to share the Gospel and the love of Jesus Christ to all because what I have experienced with Jesus is too great to keep to myself. Now obviously I'm not perfect and I still struggle with sins and obedience to God sometimes, but Jesus helps me up every single time and tells me to keep going. I see Jesus using me in the future to do great things and I feel honored to be a part of Gods perfect plan.
I want to get baptized to officially declare my obedience to God and to be reborn as a new creation in Christ. Baptism is the next step in my walk with Jesus and I pray that it will help strengthen my relationship with Jesus.
