Sunday 20th
November was a very special day in the life of Aldridge Parish Church. At
5pm five teenagers and one adult were baptised by full immersion at Tynings
Lane Church. The service was conducted by Richard Cornfield, Rector of
Aldridge.
Following that,
at Aldridge Parish Church, 15 teenagers were then confirmed in their faith
by the Bishop of Wolverhampton, Bishop Mike, together with 7 adults. 2 more
rededicated their life to Christ and it was a very special occasion.
Family & friends
packed the church for this confirmation service and it was just so
encouraging seeing this number of people witnessing to the whole church
family and the community, that they were followers of Christ.
The service can be listened to by clicking here
Below are a
selection of photographs of this very special time, together with some
statements from the candidates.
Why I want to be confirmed . . .
To continue my journey in Christ in the Church of England.
Frank Ash
I would like to give my life to Jesus Christ.
Leslie Bimpong
To confirm my membership and commitment to this church.
Ian Bryant
I want to show my full commitment to this church and I want to be used by
God in the work being done here. Ruth Bryant
I have had two difficult years, both at work and at home: my husband lost
his job; my father died; I had a major operation. Without God’s support I do
not think I would have coped. I want everyone to know what a friend I have
in Jesus. Jan Close
After joining Aldridge Parish Church I wish to confirm my faith in Christ
as a Christian on my journey through life. Winifred Drury
Because of what God has done for me and what I plan to do for him.
Clare Hutchings
Because I want to be totally committed to God and Jesus.
Jean Simms
Youth Fellowship
I wish to be confirmed as I have been a Christian for a couple of years
and after being challenged on yf camp this year I feel this is the next
step. Emily Appleby
I have been going to church for nearly two years and I want to make it
public so I’m an official Christian. Abigail Ash
I want to commit myself to God and feel it’s the right time to.
Clare
Blackwell
Because I want to learn more about Jesus, and he has helped me lots.
Ross Bott, Tynings Lane Church
I made a commitment on camp and wanted to confirm it by getting baptised
and confirmed. Sarah Craddock
I want to be confirmed because I am already a Christian and I have been
coming to Alpha and have realised that I am certain of my faith and I want
to publicly prove this by being confirmed. Emma Davies
Because I feel it is time for me to make a public commitment to God.
Emily Gough
I feel now is the right time to make my confirmation. I’ve made my
decision and I know I want to follow God. Alison Grice
I want to be confirmed because I made a commitment on yf camp and to show
everyone that I am a Christian. I have thought about this for a couple of
years and have now had the chance to!
Helen Leech
I want to be
confirmed because I made a commitment on camp and I want to show everyone
that I’m a Christian! Nicola Leng
I want to be confirmed because after making a commitment on AYF Camp this
year I want to show and tell everyone what I did.
Catherine Miller
To tell everyone about the commitment I made in the summer and that I
want to follow Jesus. Hannah Price
I want to be confirmed because I committed my life to Jesus on camp this
summer and I would like everybody to know. Lauren Stanford
John Summers, St Thomas’ Church
I want to be confirmed because I want to confirm my belief in God.
Gareth Walley
I want to be confirmed because I want to strengthen my relationship with
God. James Walley
Rededication
I want people to know that the decision that my parents made for me when
I was young was the right one and I’m now making that decision for myself.
Hayleigh Deeming, Youth Fellowship
Having made a commitment as an adult in January this year I’d like to
‘confirm’ it at my church. Louise Everist
