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WEST PLAINS – The First Baptist Church here baptized 10 people in the North Fork River, Aug. 30. (Photo courtesy of FBC West Plains)

First Baptist Church West Plains baptizes 10 in North Fork River

September 29, 2020 By Dan Steinbeck

WEST PLAINS – Ten people of various ages were baptized in the North Fork River Aug. 30, near the Hammonds Recreation Center.

This was a rescheduled “first Sunday Baptism” of the church after coronavirus concerns.

“Some of these were baptized after evangelistic efforts. Some made professions at Vacation Bible School. Some of them were family (saved) after Vacation Bible School, and one was from a profession at camp,” said First Baptist Senior Pastor John King.

King said most first Sunday baptisms are done as part of regular church services in the building.

“But in the Ozarks, a lot of what happens revolves around the river,” he said.

The river baptism was made an event by the church. About 175 people were served grilled hamburgers and/or hot dogs and homemade ice cream. Southern gospel music was played during the gathering.

King said the music and food help draw people and uses the baptism itself “as a platform for communicating the gospel. Often, these produce more salvations,” he said.

Education pastor Brandon Harris said the church tries to do a river baptism once a year. Harris said the one doing the river baptisms this year was Youth Pastor Austin Riggs, although Harris and King have also participated in the river baptisms before. Harris said sometimes deacons conduct the baptism at church.

“I’m overwhelmed at God’s goodness. He does remarkable things,” King said.

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