Shall we gather at the river? Let the church say YES! Sunday, July 20, 2025, was a beautiful day for baptism at McGirt’s Bridge. At 4:00 PM, a heartfelt gathering of incredible souls came together for a truly special moment. With a total of 37 candidates and 8 churches, we experienced a grand event. Rev. Robin Hammonds, Rev. Scott Hammonds, Rev. Randy Locklear, Rev. Orland Locklear, Rev. Bobby Locklear, Rev. Guy Graham and Steward David Jacobs were the officiants for this event. The following were prayed for and baptized as they shared their dedication to the Lord:
Union Chapel HMC- Aiyanna Jacobs, Becky Carrico, Halaira Locklear, Raven Sampson, Cortina Locklear [re-baptized]
Macedonia HMC- Crystal Graham, Tina Goins-Mahony, Darran Mahony, Kit Graham [re-baptized]
New Prospect HMC- Raylan Jacobs, Ryleigh Bryant, Nicolette Bryant
New Bethel HMC- John Cintror, Mike Cox (Zion Tabernacle), JoAnne Hunt [re-baptized]
Riverside HMC- Silas Lowery, Olin Hunt, Fetema Brown [re-baptized]
Maxton HMC- Lakin Hunt, Tenley Oxendine, Brooklyn Hunt, Marcus Hunt [re-baptized], Tanen Hunt [re-baptized]
Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church- Evin Hunt, Allen Barnes, Ben Freeman, William Harris
Hopewell HMC- Brenda Jacobs, Nelson Jacobs, Kaisley Jacobs, Corey Jacobs, Tabitha Locklear, Melissa Locklear, Karson Jacobs *our youngest participant, Darlene Quick- Light of Truth Church (former Cherokee HMC), Xavier Locklear- [re-baptized]
What a true blessing to have these wonderful souls from several churches to proclaim the Love of the Lord!
