IZHEVSK (RUSSIA), Feb 11 - In 2014 it was the first water baptism event that took place in the "Philadelphia" church. On that day 17 people made a covenant with God. It is noteworthy that among them there were more men than women. Also, a number of young people were baptized.
Relatives and friends of the baptized came to share the joy of the event. Each person stepping out the baptistery with a renewed spirit was greeted with applause and congratulations.
Before being baptized all 17 people attended a class where they were explained the essence of the action. Each of them also had a personal talk with pastors to ensure they had a full understanding of baptism.
When the water baptism was over, the pastors prayed for every person to be baptized in the Holy Spirit.
The celebration continued in the church cafeteria.
The Russian Church of Christians of Evangelical Faith, based on materials from the "Philadelphia" church in Izhevsk
