Summit Church Mauldin celebrated their five-year anniversary today with an outdoor baptism and picnic, following the second service, with the congregations from Cherrydale and Spartanburg joining in the massive celebration.
The food was delish, the community, teeming with energy — but it was the baptism that served as the highlight. How could it not? Sixteen people of various ages publicly celebrating a wondrous salvation that’s already taken place inwardly.
A few weeks ago, Jason Malone, one of the pastors at Summit, gave THE best sermon I’ve ever heard on the subject of baptism, which you can listen to here.
Since our church search began back in August ’11, we’ve had the opportunity to visit several outstanding churches, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the Lord leads us to call Summit “home” very soon.
Happy Birthday, Summit Church!
Hard to believe it's been 5 years already. Looks like God's really blessing the church's ministry in the community.
Congratulations to your awesome church family, Cathy! And thanks for the sermon link. I love love love listening to online sermons!!
Thank you for stopping by, Ellen!
Susan, let me know what you think of the sermon…
Just finished it, and it was powerful! I've been in conservative, evangelical churches all of my life, and Jason was on-target with the doctrine. He said a couple of things that I found profound:
"What Jesus says trumps what we might think."
"Walking the aisle doesn't identify you with Christ, baptism does."
AMEN!!