Emmanuel and Arun'a Baptisms

Aug 23 '09 we welcomed Emmanuel and Aruna into our family in Christ. We are excited to bear witness as they grow in their relationships with God. Congratulations to you both and God Bless.

Emmanuel getting baptized!!

Destined To Be Saved : Emmanuel's Conversion Story

Emmanuel's conversion story begins way back in 2003. He did all the bible studies but left without getting baptized in the church. But God's plans are amazing, HE used Johney(me) to bring him back to church. He became my friend when I was working in US. As soon as I came back to India this Feb'09, I invited him to church. At church, he found the fellowship very encouraging this time. He began to study the Bible all over again. He began to realize his past mistakes, his uncertain walk of life, he became broken-hearted. in front of the Cross He fought against his weaknesses, family opposition (as he comes from a different denomination all these years which did not help him much) and took the ultimate decision to accept Jesus as HIS savior. Understanding HIS grace, sacrifice and love, Emmanuel got baptized finally on August 23rd '09. He was overwhelmingly joyful that day.

Aruna being congratulated on her baptism

Aruna was a colleague of Uday (who was helping manage a college in Rajahmundry) and came to Hyderabad to prepare for her CAT exam (to get into IIMs God willing) but God had another agenda for her as she was here and helped her to study the Bible and change her life and get baptized. Coming from a very religious background, she had to unlearn some of her thinking ways in order to be a true disciple of Jesus. But those who seek him do find him and God did not leave her hand through this whole process. TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!