A Celebration of Redemption & New Life

This past Sunday was a powerful reminder that God’s grace is greater than our failures, and His redemption is stronger than our brokenness. As we walked through the story of King David—his greatest failure, his deepest repentance, and God's unshakable promise—we saw a truth that resonates in all of our lives: sin does not have to be the end of the story.

David’s journey from downfall to restoration in Psalm 51 reminds us that when we come to God with a humble and repentant heart, He does not turn us away—He renews, restores, and redeems. And what better way to witness that truth than through the five incredible baptisms we celebrated this Sunday!

Evan, Lucy, Kat, Alison, and Madison publicly declared their faith, stepping into the waters of baptism as a symbol of new life in Christ. Their decision reflects the heart of David’s prayer:

"Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me." (Psalm 51:10)

Baptism is not about perfection—it’s about surrender. It’s a declaration that our past does not define us, our sin does not hold us, and our failures are not final. Through Jesus, we are made new.

So today, we celebrate! 🎉 We celebrate forgiveness, renewal, and transformation. We celebrate the five lives that stepped forward in faith. And we celebrate the unwavering faithfulness of our God, who continues to write redemption into every story.

Let’s keep walking in His grace, extending His mercy to others, and rejoicing in the hope that He is not done with us yet!

With joy and gratitude,
Pastor Rachel