“And Peter said to them, repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:38

Three youth from the Lord’s Gym Ministries summer program were baptized July 24. 

 “Their decision to embrace water baptism serves as a powerful testament to the life-changing impact of faith and repentance,” said Community Liaison Valerie, who leads the youth summer and after-school programs. “With unwavering optimism and a steadfast belief in the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, we embrace this new phase in their spiritual journey and eagerly anticipate the wonders that lie ahead.”

 Valerie’s top goal for the kids she’s leading is to see them “cultivate a deeper connection with God.”

 Leslie, 14,  said that she wanted to be baptized because she has grown so close to God this year. Raised in church, she said she’s always felt as though God has been a part of her life, but this year she realized just how much she loves Jesus.

 “Being baptized means you’re starting a new and better life with God,” she said. 

 Lydia, 11, agreed that baptism is about having a “fresh start and trying to be better in life and being kind and to love others as you love yourself.”

 She said she wanted to be baptized because she wants to be a better person every day. 

 Zach, 15, said being baptized means being “truly committed to God.”

 “I wanted to get baptized because I want to live my life for Him and do better.”

 LGM Family Activity Center Director Danny said the proclamations of faith by these children are “the reason we get up every morning.”

 “We want to minister to adults and youth,” Danny said. “We are on the front lines of a spiritual battle. We are here to share the good news of the Gospel and bring people to Christ, disciple them, baptize them and welcome them into God’s family.”