Philippians 2:1-2
If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if an tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in the same spirit and purpose.
Commentary
Paul, the author of the epistle to the Philippians, knew it was paramount to maintain unity in the body of Christ. Since we have been united with Christ and by this received the fruits of salvation, we need to have intense care and deep sympathy for our brothers and sisters. Though diversity exists amongst us, we must still make encouragement, comfort, fellowshiop, tenderness, and compassion at the forefront of our minds towards one another.
- Gabe
Summer Baptism 2008
In June of 2008, my wife Serena Lerma, was baptized in the lake of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, IL. What a magnificent day it was. Over 700 people professed Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. I had the privilege in taking part in this momentous event in my wife's life. I helped Pastor Jon Peacock submerge her body only to bring her back above the waters. I had never been a part of something like this before. I was baptized almost 16 years ago and but it wasn't anything like this.
This wasn't the only time Willow Creek Community Church performed lake baptisms of this magnitude. They actually do this every year. Hundreds of people line up at the lake waiting to show everyone who the leader of their life is. What a great day of celebration and fellowship!! I'm definitely looking forward to next year.
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