Wade and Hailey’s baptism
The Calgary Fil-Can Church has just concluded its Pentecost 2025 initiative—an eight-night Bible seminar series themed “Best Friends Forever!” The meetings were held Sunday evenings throughout October and November at the Trico Centre in southwest Calgary.
A total of 54 guests attended the series. Of these, 28 joined multiple sessions; four attended all the meetings; 10 missed only one meeting; and the rest attended at least four times. We praise God that 15 guests confessed Jesus as their Lord and Saviour, and nine have already been baptized. The remaining individuals, by God’s grace, will be scheduled for baptism following additional follow-up ministry. We also plan to follow up with everyone who attended at least once.
Among the newly baptized was Linda, a kind and devoted 76-year-old woman who had long carried a deep fear of being submerged underwater due to a traumatic near-drowning incident at age 12. Although this fear resurfaced when she decided to be baptized, God graciously strengthened her. With courage and joy, she entered the baptistry, publicly declaring her faith in Jesus Christ.
Another inspiring testimony is that of Wade. One of his sons was baptized on November 15, 2025. His daughter was scheduled for baptism on the same date but was unable to proceed due to illness, so her baptism was rescheduled for November 21. That afternoon, I received a message from Wade’s wife sharing that he, too, had decided to be baptized alongside his daughter. After 15 years of hesitation, the Holy Spirit touched his heart, and Wade fully surrendered his life to Jesus!
We give all praise and glory to God for the marvelous things He has accomplished throughout our Pentecost 2025 campaign. May the seeds planted continue to grow as we nurture these precious souls in their walks with Christ.
Linda’s baptism
By Jesse Anunciacion
Pastor | Calgary Fil-Can/Chestermere Seventh-day Adventist Churches
