Sunday 4 December 2016

Baptism Sunday


In spite of my frazzled brain I took myself to St Paul's today where one chap was being baptised.  
For him this is a big step, made worse by having to speak in public when he is not that sort of chap.
Being from Zimbabwe he brought a lot of friends and family with him and Bishop Rodger having spent time in Africa knew what was required.  He enticed the African element to participate and encouraged, nay forced, the rest to join in, which they did. It's not often you see such dancing in an 
Anglican church setting.  Celebrations over another committed to the Kingdom of Christ Jesus.



Not all were enthusiastic....



Some were determined to play...



Some didn't really notice...



I remained at the rear, taking the odd picture and ensuring I was missed when the offering bags came around...

Today I spent much time sleeping off the fuzzy head to no avail and sending copies of the pictures to those involved.  None have replied as yet which indicates I have sent them at an awkward time or else to the wrong addresses.  
Now what else is happening today?  Well nothing as by the time I finished sending things it's tonight!  Bah!  I'm off to bed...



7 comments:

the fly in the web said...

Gr4at Christians in Zimbabwe...when not forced into exile.

carol in cairns said...

Churches are changing here too as they welcome political and economic refugees from other countries.

Adullamite said...

Fly, I must ask if that is why they came here.

Carol, I must say I could avoid it if every week. African services can take 5 hours!!!

Jenny Woolf said...

Surely a bit more dancing would make everyone happy.

Adullamite said...

Jenny, Come and join in!!

Lee said...

More dancing should be encouraged!

Adullamite said...

Lee, Come and join in!