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Two Special Events Bless Ketchikan Members

By Sandy James, January 20, 2016

Members of the Ketchikan Church were blessed with two special events in October and November. First, Tracy and Zara Nesbitt joined the Ketchikan Church by profession of faith on Oct. 31, 2015. Then Anthony Lupro joined through baptism on Nov. 7, 2015. Lupro has been studying the Bible with the Nesbitts. Both services were conducted by Don Anderson, pastor.

It is wonderful to witness believers who at their baptism pledge to follow Jesus and publicly express their faith in Him and His forgiveness of their sins. They have accepted by faith the righteousness of Christ, recognizing Him as their Intercessor in the heavenly sanctuary and claim His promise to strengthen their lives by the Holy Spirit, so they may receive power to do His will.

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Tracy and Zara Nesbitt joined the Ketchikan Church through profession of faith.

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Anthony Lupro is baptized on Nov. 7, 2015.

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Sandy James

Ketchikan Church communication leader
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Alaska Conference

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