Javanese Baptism

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77 Baptismal Candidates

New Believers ready for baptism

The baptismal event was well documented by a host of photographers.

Hundreds of spectators watched intently.

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On February 18, 2001, the Javanese Church of Tama- redjo, Gemeente Dian, held a baptism service in which 77 believers from various member churches were baptized. Pastor Antoon Sisal (below) presided over the joyous event, urging all present to praise God (Ps 95.3). But in his message, he emphasized the serious responsibility of declaring oneself a believer in Jesus Christ. Only believers above 18 years of age were elibible to be baptized.
Bibles in Suriname Javanese were available for purchase at the book table.
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Antoon Sisal baptizing a believer

Pastor Antoon baptizing new believer

A feast of celebration was held immediately after the last of the 77 believers had emerged from the baptismal waters.
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New Believers ready for baptism	The baptismal event was well documented by a host of photographers. Hundreds of spectators watched intently.
On February 18, 2001, the Javanese Church of Tama- redjo, Gemeente Dian, held a baptism service in which 77 believers from various member churches were baptized. Pastor Antoon Sisal (below) presided over the joyous event, urging all present to praise God (Ps 95.3). But in his message, he emphasized the serious responsibility of declaring oneself a believer in Jesus Christ. Only believers above 18 years of age were elibible to be baptized.	Bibles in Suriname Javanese were available for purchase at the book table.
Pastor Antoon baptizing new believer	A feast of celebration was held immediately after the last of the 77 believers had emerged from the baptismal waters.