Title

The first baptism in the new baptismal of GCC's new St Charles building

Description

From the October 26. 2025 Gateway City Church's Facebook post: "Baptism day at Gateway City Church-St.Charles. Amazing victory as we saw Kadisha Esperanto baptized into Christ. She is Rene Richards daughter and Eddy-Ray’s mom. Kadisha’s brother Jacob is an elder in the LA Church and he was able to fly here to baptize his sister. An incredible day of joyful tears as we watch their family unite in Christ. We shared in a meal together with heartfelt sharing to encourage Kadisha and her decision to make Jesus Lord of her life"

When GCC purchased the building for the St Charles region in January 2025, there was no permanent baptismal. Thanks to donations, a baptismal was purchased and completed later than year. Kadisha Esperanto was the first person to be baptized in the new baptismal.

Creator

Photograph taken by Cheryl Hammer and uploaded to Gateway City Church St Louis' Facebook group page.

Semester

Spring 2026

Subject

International Churches of Christ

Gateway City Church

St. Louis, MO

St. Charles, MO

Baptismal

Temporal Coverage

October 26, 2025

Spatial Coverage

St Peter, MO;

Language

English

Date

October 26, 2025

Format

jpg

Medium

Photograph

Explanation of Omeka Map Location

Location of even in the photograph