Emphasis Preaching Journal

The table was set with a large bow a pitcher filled with water, and a towel. Nothing unusual, baptisms are a part of our Christian tradition. It is less common in my church to baptize adults, but not so unusual. But this day was different; the bulletin read "possible baptism." For the pastoral staff had to confess we had our doubts.

Although he was a young man facing the many problems of living without a job, or a place to call home, he came often seeking refuge, comfort, companionship and compassion from the family called the church. Now he had asked to become a member.