Unforgettable Day of Water Baptisms

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About All The World Mission Network Timothy and Bambi Warden have served in the Philippines for more than 25 years. By God’s grace, they planted a life-giving local church that raises and releases committed Filipino leaders. They also care for abused, abandoned, and neglected children through the Make Kids Smile Foundation. Through the years, they have stayed faithful to God’s leading, and He is now guiding them to enlarge their capacity for the opportunities ahead. They established Champions Academy, a government-accredited Christian school serving Pre-K to Grade 10. From a humble start of four pupils, the school now serves 350+ students, providing strong academics and practical life skills. They also developed the Champions Center, a 1,500-seat multipurpose venue for worship, community events, and recreation. It regularly hosts training conferences, trade fairs, graduation ceremonies, weddings, civic events, and more. One remarkable story: a former strip club at the gateway of the city’s red-light district was turned over to the Wardens after the owner came to Christ. It is now the Champions Center East facility, hosting worship services, youth nights, and wholesome community events—a “Bright Light” in the district. The church family in San Fernando, La Union gathers for weekend, family-friendly services on two campuses, east and west. Throughout the week, small groups gather in homes, schools, and workplaces. A simple Acts 2 rhythm of worship, Word, fellowship, and daily application of the Scriptures - keeps evangelism and discipleship as the everyday priority and focus.

Unforgettable Day of Water Baptisms

22 Feb. 2015 (Sun.)

The fire of faith keeps burning as San Fernando Christian Community keeps up with God's vision for this church. After the recently-concluded umpteenth Encounter God Retreat, more and more souls are dedicating their new-found lives to Jesus. In line with the culminating Family Fun Sunday celebration, a special Water Baptism Sunday was held at the SFCC grounds. The air was filled with resounding applause as one by one, people declared publicly their union with Jesus.

Josh Rogie May Bautista decided to be baptized to seal her citizenship as a child of Jesus. She feels new, refreshed, and has left the weight of her past baggages behind.

Honorata Peralta is looking forward to her new beginning. After the Encounter, she is eager to start anew with her life with Jesus. "I feel and know now that I am really a child of God." She was so excited that she lost her balance jumping up and down at the pool. It would be an interesting anecdote to accentuate her personal testimony.

Cayetano Parreño, a barber by profession, has personally experienced the bath (cleansing), burial (death of the old self with Jesus), and the new birth (resurrection with Christ).

Rizza Cariaga shares that the Holy Spirit has urged her have a deeper relationship with Him. This led her to declare her commitment to Jesus. "Para kang nanalo sa Lotto na di ka naman tumaya. Para kang may sakit na cancer pero gumaling. Di ko ma-explain!" ("It feels like winning in the lottery without placing your bet. It's like having cancer that got healed altogether. I can't explain it!")