Lyrics and Baptism Testimonies

May 17, 2023 | Uncategorized

Our time during the outdoor service at 10 am on Sunday, May 21, will be loosely divided into 3 segments of worship and baptisms.

The following worship song lyrics and baptism testimonies will be referenced in this order:

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Holy, Holy, Holy

Verse 1

Holy, holy, holy!  Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee;
Holy, holy, holy!  Merciful and mighty,
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

Verse 2

Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore Thee
Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea
Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee
Which wert and art and evermore shalt be.

Verse 3

Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide thee,
Though the eye of sinful man thy glory may not see,
Only thou art holy; there is none beside thee,
Perfect in power, in love, and purity.

Verse 4

Holy, holy, holy!  Lord God Almighty!
All thy works shall praise thy name, in earth and sky and sea;
Holy, holy, holy!  Merciful and mighty,
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

 

This is Amazing Grace

Verse 1

Who breaks the power of sin and darkness
Whose love is mighty and so much stronger
The King of Glory the King above all kings

Verse 2

Who shakes the whole earth with holy thunder
And leaves us breathless in awe and wonder
The King of Glory the King above all kings

Chorus

This is amazing grace
This is unfailing love
That You would take my place
That You would bear my cross
You laid down Your life
That I would be set free
Oh Jesus I sing for all that You’ve done for me

Verse 3

Who brings our chaos back into order
Who makes the orphan a son and daughter
The King of Glory the King of Glory

Verse 4

Who rules the nations with truth and justice
Shines like the sun in all of its brilliance
The King of Glory the King above all kings

Bridge

Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Worthy is the King who conquered the grave
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Worthy is the King who conquered the grave
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Worthy is the King who conquered the grave
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Worthy worthy worthy

 

Victory in Jesus

Verse 1

I heard an old old story
How a Savior came from glory
How He gave His life on Calvary
To save a wretch like me
I heard about His groaning
Of His precious blood’s atoning
Then I repented of my sins
And won the victory

Chorus

O victory in Jesus my Savior forever
He sought me and bought me
With His redeeming blood
He loved me ere I knew Him
And all my love is due Him
He plunged me to victory
Beneath the cleansing flood

Verse 2

I heard about His healing
Of His cleansing pow’r revealing
How He made the lame to walk again
And caused the blind to see
And then I cried dear Jesus
Come and heal my broken spirit
And somehow Jesus came
And brought to me the victory

Verse 3

I heard about a mansion
He has built for me in glory
And I heard about the streets of gold
Beyond the crystal sea
About the angels singing
And the old redemption story
And some sweet day I’ll sing up there
The song of victory

 

Baptism Testimonies, Set  1

 

Baij Garcia

My name is Baij.  I’m seven years old and I want to be baptized because I love Jesus and I believe he’s my Savior.  I realized this in Sunday School with Mrs. Becky Sullivan.  I’m glad He made me and made me how I am.


Isla Hershey

I’m Isla Hershey.  I’m in 2nd grade at Cumberland Valley Christian School.  I asked Jesus into my heart when I was in Kindergarten with my teacher.  I want to be baptized today because I love God and trust Him with all my heart and I want to serve Him.


Isaac Mummert

My name is Isaac Mummert and I am 13 years old. I am in 7th grade at Shalom Christian Academy. I was born and raised in a Christian household. I accepted Jesus when I was 5 at VBS. I felt God leading me to repent and accept Him into my heart. I want to get baptized today as a step of obedience and to show everyone that I love God.


Waylon Hubers

My name is Waylon Hubers and I am in the 7th grade and attend Shalom Christian Academy. I accepted Jesus into my heart near 7 but tried to at 5, but I didn’t quite understand it. I was in first grade and my teacher was talking about Jesus dying on the cross for our sins and I felt like I had to give back to Him and believe and trust that He was the true Savior of the world. I want to get baptized today to show people that He is the True Savior and He died for my sins and everyone else’s.


Matthew Davis

My name is Matthew Davis and I am 12 years old. I attend Shalom Christian Academy and I am finishing 7th. I accepted Jesus into my heart when I was 5 years old. I go to Tri State Fellowship Church on Sundays and on Wednesdays, I go to King Street Church. I am getting baptized so I can have a better walk with Jesus spiritually.


Jack Myers

My name is Jack Myers, I am 12 years old and I go to SCA. I grew up in a Christian household. My mom would tell me stories about how she lived and worked with God in Cambodia and she also told stories about how my Uncle Mark worked all around the world as a missionary and how he saw dead people raised from the grave and how he ate poison and survived. And the people that poisoned him became Christians.

Before I became a Christian I was scared to meet and greet people and I was really afraid of the dark. When I was 5 years old, we were sleeping and my brother was behind me in his bed, and I woke up and I saw Jesus in front of me. When the doors opened, He was standing right there. From then on, I felt peace in my life.

I want to get baptized today to show the world that I have surrendered my life to Jesus Christ.


 

Graves into Gardens

Verse 1

I searched the world
But it couldn’t fill me
Man’s empty praise
And treasures that fade
Are never enough
Then You came along
And put me back together
And every desire
Is now satisfied
Here in Your love

Chorus

Oh there’s nothing better than You
There’s nothing better than You
Lord there’s nothing
Nothing is better than You

Verse 2

I’m not afraid to show
You my weakness
My failures and flaws
Lord You’ve seen them all
And You still call me friend
‘Cause the God of the mountain
Is the God of the valley
There’s not a place
Your mercy and grace
Won’t find me again

Bridge 1

You turn mourning to dancing
You give beauty for ashes
You turn shame into glory
You’re the only one who can

Bridge 2

You turn graves into gardens
You turn bones into armies
You turn seas into highways
You’re the only one who can

 

Who You Say I Am

Verse 1

Who am I that the highest King
Would welcome me
I was lost but He brought me in
Oh His love for me
Oh His love for me

Chorus 1

Who the Son sets free
Oh is free indeed
I’m a child of God
Yes I am

Chorus 2

In my Father’s house
There’s a place for me
I’m a child of God
Yes I am

Verse 2

Free at last
He has ransomed me
His grace runs deep
While I was a slave to sin
Jesus died for me
Yes He died for me

Bridge

I am chosen not forsaken
I am who You say I am
You are for me not against me
I am who You say I am

 

 

Baptism Testimonies, Set  2

 

Ellie Doody

My name is Ellie and I am an 8th grader at Shalom Christian Academy. I got saved when I was 7 years old. I grew up in a Christian household and my desire to become baptized was about a year ago when I lost my Aunt and Grandmother in the same year. They were some of the most faithful and influential people in my life. Losing them took a big toll on me, but also showed me that no matter how hard things get and who you lose in this life, God will never leave and he made it possible for you to see them again.

 

Arrabella Rife

Hi, my name is Arrabella Rife.  I am a 6th grader at CAMS North. Though I attended Shalom Christian Academy from Kindergarten through 3rd grade. I received Jesus when I was in 3rd grade. In Bible class we had talked about Satan and Jesus and I almost felt like I was picking sides. Jesus felt like the ultimate better option. Once we split up for silent Bible time, for whatever reason I decided to read Psalm 91. If you’ve ever read it, it talks about how Jesus is our refuge and how he will protect us from the evil one. I had hit the Jackpot! I immediately started praying to God for protection and committed myself to him.

After I was saved, everything didn’t automatically switch. One difference I began to notice was instead of praying my mom would stop talking about Jesus, I actually wanted to hear what she said. I felt like I actually was starting a relationship. For years, God was someone I prayed to, but he wasn’t real. The first time I truly felt he was there was at Rhodes Grove summer camp. I was battling with all these doubts, but camp helped me find peace. I can now confidently say that I am way closer to God.

I want to be baptized today as a declaration of my faith. I want to start a new chapter, with Jesus first.

 

Hudson Sites

I’m Hudson Sites and in the 8th grade at CAMS South. I live in a Christian home and grew up in the church. I heard all the stories about Jesus, but didn’t really know how to have a relationship with. When I was in 2nd grade I asked Mom if I could pray to accept Jesus into my heart and have this relationship with Him and I did. Since then I have been more interested in going to church, youth group, and attending Rhodes Grove Camp every summer. I am excited to see where the Lord leads me while in High School and continue to make choices that honor Him. I want to get baptized today to show Him & others that I am a child of God and want to serve Him.

 

Harper Sites

My name is Harper Sites and I’m in 4th grade at Falling Spring Elementary School. I have grown up in a Christian home and been going to King Street my whole life. When I was 4 I remember that I was out shopping with my Mom and got upset with not getting something I wanted so badly. My Mom had a conversation with me at lunch time about how we need to ask God for patience and understanding in situations like that. I then realized how much I needed Jesus in my life and wanted to pray and ask Him to be my Lord and Savior and to live in my heart. Every day I continue to grow more in my relationship with Him. Today I want to get baptized to show the world that Jesus is my Lord and Savior forever.

 

Michael Carmack

My name is Michael Carmack. I am 13 years old. I have been coming to this church my whole life. I have had so many great Sunday School teachers and Bible school teachers that have laid the foundation for my decision to follow Christ.

I have great support from my family and friends. Last year I got to attend a Christian camp where they asked if anyone wanted to accept Jesus in their heart and I said yes. I believed I was saved but I just kept doing what I always did and was doing okay.

This year I watched several baptisms and started asking questions. That is when my family asked if I knew what it meant to be baptized and why they did that. I listened and told them I wanted to do that. It became really real for me when I was at school and had to do PSSA tests. I was nervous and I remembered that they told me God is with me always even when I’m scared, nervous, or worried. I prayed for God to help me with the test at school and he did. I was told I did a good job on the test. Wow!

I am getting baptized today because I want everyone to know I follow Jesus.


 

Death Was Arrested

Verse 1

Alone in my sorrow and dead in my sin
Lost without hope with no place to begin
Your love made a way to let mercy come in
When death was arrested and my life began

Verse 2

Ash was redeemed only beauty remains
My orphan heart was given a name
My mourning grew quiet my feet rose to dance
When death was arrested and my life began

Chorus

Oh Your grace so free washes over me
You have made me new now life begins with You
It’s Your endless love pouring down on us
You have made us new now life begins with You

Verse 3

Released from my chains I’m a pris’ner no more
My shame was a ransom He faithfully bore
He cancelled my debt and He called me His friend
When death was arrested and my life began

Verse 4

Our Savior displayed on a criminal’s cross
Darkness rejoiced as though Heaven had lost
But then Jesus arose with our freedom in hand
That’s when death was arrested and my life began

Bridge

Oh we’re free free forever we’re free
Come join the song of all the redeemed
Yes we’re free free forever amen
When death was arrested and my life began

 

 

Baptism Testimonies, Set  3

Myla Keller

When I realized that I needed Jesus I was in church and Pastor Rob was talking about how we can never be perfect but we can take one step of faith to get closer to God and show other people that we are children of God. When I committed my life to Jesus I was hoping that I would get out of my bad habits and show God’s love. I thought this would be easy, but I am learning that even though God is in my heart I still struggle. My life after I met Christ didn’t feel very different. Sometimes I feel myself growing away from God, and time at church helps me reconnect with Him. And that is why I want to take this one step of faith.

 

Brielle Keller

My name is Brielle and I am in 3rd grade. When I realized I needed Jesus I was at church and my teacher was talking about asking God into your heart. I realized how much I need God. So when I got home I went to my room and prayed. I also talked to my parents. When I saw some of my friends getting baptized it made me want to. I want to show everyone how much I love God and that I am a Christian. And that God does wonderful things to help you. I trusted Jesus to help me with things that I struggle with like temptations and troubles. My life has been great ever since I asked God into my heart.

 

Kylaya Martin

My name is Kylaya. I am 12 years old and go to Cumberland Valley Christian School. I accepted God as my Lord and savior when I was 6. I want to get baptized today to follow God to the best of my abilities. My mom told me how she got saved and taught me all about God and how to get saved. I want to teach people, Jesus died for us on the cross and loves me and took away all my sins and cleansed my heart.

 

Gibson Ott

My name is Gibson Ott. I am in 7th grade and I attend school at Shalom Christian Academy. I was born into Christianity, but I didn’t know who the Lord was back then. Back in the summer of 2021 my family and I drove to Montana. On the first day of driving, I didn’t know that my life would change permanently. Later that night we arrived at our hotel room. My family and I were in the elevator going to our room, and as soon as I walked out of the elevator I felt a burst of severe anxiety. I had a major panic attack that night. And the anxiety continued for the rest of our vacation. I still struggle with anxiety today, but I put my trust in the Lord. I want to get baptized because I want to show everyone that I am a believer and that I put my trust in the Lord.

 

Nathan Armstrong

My name is Nathan Armstrong, and I am in the 7th grade at Shalom Christian Academy. Just this past year Christ has entered my life. I have chosen to get baptized because I just had a feeling the first night, I came to King Street Youth Group. Rob was talking about accepting God as your Lord and Savior. I want to get baptized today to announce my faith in Jesus Christ.

 

Hannah Grace Kaiser

Hello, my name is Hannah Grace.  I grew up as a pastor’s kid and accepted Christ at a young age. I was about 6 or 7 and then I grew up. I am very thankful for godly parents who gave me such a firm foundation with attending a Christian school and being in church.

I became somewhat rebellious but never wandered too far from the faith but had enough turmoil in my life to be angry with God. Though He NEVER left me or walked away, I know that in my young adult years, I was not very strong in my faith or lived my life in a way that was pleasing to the Lord.

In my earlier thirties I became much closer to the Lord due to certain events that occurred; I cried out to the Lord for help and comfort and hope.

The Lord healed me from some very traumatic ordeals and strengthened my faith. I am choosing to get baptized again as a declaration of my faith in the Lord.

It is an act of obedience and worship to the Lord who has forgiven me and like the song, Amazing Grace, it reflects my love and dedication to the Lord.

I am thankful for godly parents and my mother’s prayers and love. I am also deeply grateful that the Lord has blessed me with a Godly husband who loves the Lord with every ounce of his heart.

Today I am getting baptized to make a public declaration of my faith.


 

Jesus Paid it All

Verse 1

And I hear the Savior say
Thy strength indeed is small
Child of weakness watch and pray
Find in Me thine all in all

Chorus 1

‘Cause Jesus paid it all
All to Him I owe
Sin had left a crimson stain
He washed it white as snow

Verse 2

Lord now indeed I find Thy
pow’r and Thine alone
Can change the leper’s spots
And melt the heart of stone

Verse 3

And when before the throne
I stand in Him complete
Jesus died my soul to save
My lips shall still repeat

Bridge

Oh praise the One who paid my debt
And raised this life up from the dead

 

The Lord’s Prayer (It’s Yours)

Verse

Father let your kingdom come
Father let your will be done
On Earth as in Heaven
Right here in my heart

Chorus

Give us this day our daily bread
Forgive us forgive us
As we forgive the ones who sinned
Against us forgive them
And lead us not into temptation
But deliver us from the evil one
Let your kingdom come

Bridge 1

It’s yours, it’s yours
All yours, all yours
The kingdom the power
The glory are yours


Bridge 2

It’s yours, it’s yours
All yours, all yours
The kingdom the power
The kingdom is yours