This year, St. Mary’s will be following in the footsteps of the disciples on the Day of Pentecost as we baptise Joel Kroeker, and Ed Bennington reaffirms his baptismal vows via immersion.
We will have the Baptism & Eucharist service at Doug Ruth’s farm and Taylor Beach.
(Plans are firming up to deal with inclement weather.)
- Please bring a comfortable lawn chair.
- There will be some parking available in Doug’s field down by the beach. Additionally folk can carpool from the church. If you would like to carpool, please meet at the church between 9:30 and 9:40. This is will be an informal/ non administered thing. Just show up and see who else does.
- The service will be in Doug’s field by the Taylor Beach parking lot. Note: there are no washrooms.
- Lynn, Scott (who is assisting), Joel and Ed will go down to the beach and into the water for the baptism and renewal of baptismal vows.
- Our musicians will lead the congregation in song during the baptism.
- The congregation is invited to join us on the beach. Those with mobility issues can remain in the parking lot to watch the baptism.
- After the service we will return to the church for coffee and goodies.
The texts for the Day of Pentecost/Baptism are:
- Ezek 36:24-28;
- Acts 2:1-7, 12-17, 22-24, 32-33, 36-42;
- Psalm 51:1-12
- Mark 1:9-11