anatomy of a midwest baptism

each year ginghamsburg holds a huge outdoor picnic and baptism on the lawn. classes are held ahead of time and children, women and men are invited to seal their deal with God in the presence of family and friends. today’s baptism was amazing… but not without challenge – take a photo journey through the anatomy of a midwest baptism…

how to have a weekend baptism in a place formerly known as a cornfield?

thursday: blow-up a swimming pool wha-la!

friday: the lawn guy ON MISSION

Chad A.K.A. “visionary designer”

4:30 pm saturday – a pop-up storm wipes out the big top, tables, chairs, counters, glass centerpieces and electrical cords- one mangled memory of what was…

sunday morning – resurrection

class up that pool!

the tables are set…

got towels?

blues brothers baptizers

87 jesus-followers take the plunge of faith

telling their stories

a God moment

powerful steps of faith

prayer huddle

“our poppy dunks people”