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Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025
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FBC to host outdoor baptismal service at John Gurney Park

The community is invited to join First Baptist Church of Hart for an outdoor worship service and baptism Sunday, July 20, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the John Gurney Park beach in Hart. This special outdoor service will include live music, a message from Senior Pastor Ryan Vander Zwaag and baptisms in Hart Lake. 

“Jesus called us to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. At FBC, we’re all about carrying out this mission of Jesus. Our church loves the beauty of God’s creation, and we wanted to offer an opportunity for people to be baptized surrounded by his handiwork,” Vander Zwaag shared.

Families are invited to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy fellowshipping on the beach. In celebration of National Ice Cream Day, Country Dairy ice cream will be served at the picnic. All are welcome to join and celebrate with those who are following Jesus’ command to be baptized. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket, hat and/or umbrella if preferred. 

General parking will be available in the field at the top of the hill. Handicap parking will be available adjacent to the beach. Attendants will be present to help point attendees in the right direction.