Awash with tears and grace

At Vineyard Westside we think baptism weekend is the best day of the year - even above Christmas! We have a big outdoor party with worship and food and baptisms. Usually there's a group of people who sign up for baptism but many feel called to publicly declare their faith right there on the spot. Yesterday we had a lot of folks who have been believers for a long time who either re-committed or were baptized for the first time...Here are some of my favorite pics from the day:

Ryan - one of our pastors and his wife, Allison

This is my friend who 6 months ago didn't want to live. Today she is a shining example of what the abundant love of Christ can do.


Dave praying over his daughter just before baptizing her.


Dave's wife, Colleen and their older daughter praying with them.

If you want a total tear fest, check out all the pics on slideshow!
http://picasaweb.google.com/Sketchisfuzzy/Baptisms2008/photo#s5225453654259894578