Dallas Rector is baptized at the Rolla church by Pastor Rodney Osborne (left) with the help of a relative of the Francis and Purkiss families. (Photo: Taneisha Purkiss)
Kyra Rector is baptized at the Sullivan church by Pastor Rodney Osborne. (Photo: Taneisha Purkiss)
Leah Rector is baptized at the Sullivan church by Pastor Rodney Osborne. (Photo: Taneisha Purkiss)
Abigail Purkiss is baptized at the Rolla church by Pastor Rodney Osborne (right) with the help of a relative. (Photo: Taneisha Purkiss)
Jévon Francis is baptized at the Rolla church by Pastor Rodney Osborne (right) with the help of a relative. (Photo: Taneisha Purkiss)
Porsha Purkiss is baptized at the Rolla church by Pastor Rodney Osborne (right) with the help of a relative. (Photo: Taneisha Purkiss)
Jayden Francis is baptized at the Rolla church by Pastor Rodney Osborne (right) with the help of a relative. (Photo: Taneisha Purkiss)

We’re only three months into 2020, but there’s already cause for rejoicing at Rolla SDA School and the Rolla and Sullivan churches as seven young people recently decided to follow Christ and be baptized.

All seven began Bible studies at the school, first with Pastor Craig Wiles and later with Pastor Rodney Osborne. Five of the seven are current students: Dallas Rector (grade 2), Kyra Rector (grade 5), Leah Rector (grade 6), Abigail Purkiss (grade 6), and Jévon Francis (grade 8). Porcha Purkiss and Jayden Francis are now high schoolers.

We praise God for these young people and their commitment to Christ. Please pray for them as they strive to serve and follow Him.