7 Precious Souls Baptized at Dawis, Digos City

January 5, 2016

"The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ."

1 Peter 3:21 (KJV)

Like the angels in heaven, we are rejoicing to see more people repented their sins and are willing to serve God by obeying His command. And like apostle Peter, we also believe that BAPTISM now save us. For this reason, when we preach Christ, we should also preach the importance of baptism in the great commission of Christ. (Matt. 28:18-20)

This day, 7 souls submitted to baptism after hearing the Gospel of Christ for several times through house to house bible studies and with our radio program in DXDS Radyo Ukay Digos City where I (Joshua Notarte), and my brothers in flesh, Joseph and Jonathan, preached every Saturday night from 6:00 to 6:30 PM.

Through the help of brother Larry Madialan, a preacher in Albatana church of Christ, Albatana, Maibo, Magsaysay, Davao del Sur, they heard the truth and attending worship services in their place until they decided to be baptized. They are formerly members of a "Baptist Church."

Before we went to the water, my father, Julie Divine A. Notarte, preached first in Digos City church of Christ, Roxas Ext., Zone 3, Digos City, Davao del Sur. And after preaching the truth about the importance of baptism and our responsibilities as Christians, he baptized them at the sea in Dawis, Digos City and we give all the glory to God.

Their names are:

1. Rosanna Caran

2. Dormelisa Icdang

3. Marites Rodriga

4. Michael Falito

5. Gregory Madialan

6. Jeva Mae Caran

7. Amicar Babad

Brother Joseph A. Notarte read some scriptures after baptism. Please pray for them as new babes in Christ to grow unto maturity in our salvation.

Other preachers who cooperated with us in this work were brother Matias Enoc, a preacher in Maibo church of Christ, Maibo, Magsaysay, Davao del Sur and brother Pedro Perez, a preacher in Mahayahay church of Christ, Mahayahay, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur.