Ministry Update: Ebenezer Retreat and Baptism at Mount Zion Camp

Back when I was first pastor of the Ebenezer church it was our custom to have some sort of church picnic/retreat every year. This year we decided to renew that tradition, and for the first time our retreat was held at Mount Zion Camp. We had thirty-six people in attendance, including several non-believing friends and family members.

What follows are some of pictures of what will certainly be remembered as a highlight, perhaps even a turning point, in the life of the Ebenezer church.

Lots of it.

Sometimes in rather creative ways.

But organizing and pulling off an event like this involves work.

Pedro officially inaugurating the BBQ pit he built for the camp.

The fellowship and spiritual benefits make every effort worthwhile.

By far the greatest part of our retreat was the baptism of three young people who have given evidence of the work of God in their lives, including our second-born, Nathanael.

What made Nathanael’s baptism doubly special was the participation of his Grandfather, my Dad, Harold Comings. Dad even spoke in Portuguese!

Later that evening we had our bonfire, where we celebrated the Lord’s Supper.

Then the family members served the new members as they celebrated Communion with us for the first time as members.

There is much work to be done at Ebenezer, but it felt very good to see the church enjoying fellowship around the Word and the Ordinances, and seeing the Gospel presented in several different ways and contexts at this retreat.

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