God’s Timing

Mukindi Family

Sep 27, 2020

Baptism of Family Member

Sunday, August 30 at 9:30 am was God’s perfect timing for the Mukindi family to be baptized. This family’s journey has been from the Democratic Republic of Congo, to refugee camps, and now finally to St. Louis. Through it all, the Lord has blessed them with resilience, a longing to know Him, and finally a desire to be baptized.

The Mukindis—Eric and Flora with their children Enock, Esther, and Elyse—became connected to Christian Friends of New Americans (CFNA) a few years ago. Through their involvement at CFNA they met a number of members from Ascension Lutheran Church who volunteer at the Peace Center. These church members extended an invitation to the Mukindis to worship. The family accepted, and worshiped at Ascension for only a few months.

After over a year-long absence from worship at Ascension, the Lord drew the Mukindis back to the congregation. Soon, they were worshiping every week and receiving catechism instructions on Sunday mornings. It wasn’t long before their children (in grades 4, 6, and 8) began attending Word of Life Lutheran School. Through the study of God’s Word, strengthened relationships, and the work of the Holy Spirit, the Mukindis asked to be baptized. The time was right!

While Eric was already baptized, the other four members of the Mukindi family were baptized by immersion on Ascension’s church lawn. We give thanks to God for fulfilling the Great Commission—all in His perfect timing!

By Pastor Matt Clark
Ascension Lutheran Church