Colorado Springs, Colorado … It was a “high day” for Colorado Springs South Church, February 8, with three people from the same family joining the church through baptism.  Two brothers, Elijah and Elonzo Lujan, were baptized along with their father, Lucas Lujan, who was re-baptized as an act of re-dedication.

Lucas helped prepare his sons for baptism by studying several sets of Bible study lessons with them. Commenting on their decision, Wayne Nazarenus said he reviewed their understanding of biblical teachings and commended Lucas and his wife Asbury for their consistent nurturing of their sons in spiritual development. Lucas and Asbury were baptized by Pastor Nazarenus in November 2013.

“They consistently hold daily worship with their sons and furthered their spiritual growth by enrolling them in Springs Adventist Academy. Elijah, who is 12-years old, frequently volunteers to pray at worship services, and recently Elijah and Elonzo joined two other young people, under the guidance of church elder Jack Bohannon, to present the morning sermon at South Church,” he commented. “We are also thankful for the Colorado Springs Central Church and its pastor, Mike Maldonado, for allowing us to use their baptistry,” he added.

Realizing that many have contributed to the nurturing of Elijah and Elonzo, Wayne Nazarenus commended, “As their pastor, I am very thankful for Lucas and Asbury, the children’s Sabbath School leaders, church elder Jack Bohannon, and the teachers at Springs Adventist Academy for all they have done to help these young men grow in their relationship with the Lord.”

Wayne Nazarenus; photos by Betty Pramberg