“And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with Him, that we may be also glorified together.” Romans 8:17
“All who enter into a covenant with Jesus Christ become by adoption the children of God. They are cleansed by the regenerating power of the Word, and angels are commissioned to minister unto them. They are baptized in the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. They pledge themselves to become active members of His church in the earth. They are to be dead to all the allurements of worldly desires; but in conversation and godliness, they are, through sanctification of the Spirit to exert a living influence for God.
“‘Heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ,’—what an exalted, dignified position! Separate and distinct from the world, secure from the wily snares of Satan! By their baptismal vows, God’s professed followers have pledged themselves to stand in opposition to evil. The enemy of souls will work with all craft to corrupt their minds. He will seek to introduce his methods into their service for the Master. But there is safety for them if they will heed the injunction: ‘. . . be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.’” –Sons and Daughters of God, p. 15
On Sabbath, July 20, 2013, believers, as well as family members and friends from the branches of our church gathered together at the Annotto Bay Church for a spiritual feast.
The day was filled with activities that blessed the hearts of those who were there. We had the Sabbath School (conducted by the youth), and other events such as the Communion Service and a Bible Class.
The highlight of the day, however, was when two sisters Meshana Lecky and Yvonne Hartley made their covenant with the Lord through baptism in the sea. We were delighted to welcome these precious souls to the church of God and prayed that the Lord will continue to be with them.
May the Lord bless us always.