For 16 Syrian Believers, Baptism Is a Radical Choice – Open Doors USA

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03/06/19

 

“Glory to Jesus!” She shouts, raising her arms high. Water drips from the sleeves of her white dress as she walks through the green water of the swimming pool.

 

Tens of people gather around the pool, clapping their hands and shouting for joy along with her. She is the first new believer baptized on a sunny Sunday morning in Lebanon; 15 others are in line behind her, waiting to be immersed.

 

Revival Beginnings in Syria

 

Syrian Pastor David sees the start of a revival among the Druze and Kurds in Syria.

Sixteen baptisms in one morning in the Middle East is a very special moment for this young Syrian church of members who come from the Middle Eastern Druze religion (a religious minority in the Middle East combining beliefs from Judaism, Christianity and Islam).

 

“Of course, God works everywhere and among all people, but I see the start of a revival amongst the Druze and the Kurds in Syria,” says David*, pastor of the church.

 

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