St. Paul once said that followers of the Way are “baptized by one Spirit into one body.”

Sunday evening was a testimony to this word as three different churches across 50 miles of sun kissed landscape joined together for a baptism party at a local lake.

Members of the Nampa Vineyard Christian Fellowship, Horseshoe Bend Assemblies of God, and the Payette River Vineyard (PRV) churches descended upon the shores of the Black Canyon Reservoir to witness the new birth of 15 sojourners of various ages. With shouts of praise and celebration, those on the banks embraced their brothers and sisters as they climbed out of the water and prayed the blessing of God over them.

Climbing back up the hill, the crowd of a hundred or so broke bread together and lifted their voices in praise as the Nampa Vineyard and the PRV worship bands honored the Lord through the gifts given to them.

It was a blessed evening full of God’s grace and joy.