In Spanish countries the decision to get baptized can be a major one. This month as we had our second baptism service in the church we were able to see this first hand. We were preparing several people for this first step of obedience and as the time approached several of them told us that they would not be able to participate because their parents apposed. For many here that don’t know Christ, getting baptized means that they are rejecting their religion that they have had for years and many either prohibit it or threaten to disown them as part of the family. On the 23rd we were a little discouraged but the baptistery was ready for what we thought would be four people getting baptized but during the Sunday School hour we had several that stepped forward and made the commitment. When it was all over seven had gotten baptized. We praise the Lord for these who took this first step of what we hope will be many in following Christ.