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Ben,

Congratulations on your baptism today! What a blessing it was to watch you make this next step in your faith, surrounded by your loved ones and your community, and to hear you testify to the ways God has worked in your life! This baptism is truly a symbol of the redeeming work of Christ in your life, and I am so excited for you as you faithfully commit your life to the Lord!

I am so thankful to have brother in Christ like you in my life! You have such a deep love and curiosity for the Lord, and I admire your childlike faith and the way you passionately explore deep questions and His Word. I will forever cherish our late night convos about God and life and am forever in awe of your God-given wisdom and discernment.

As you continue to pursue the Lord, I pray that God would continue to fill you with a deep desire to know Him more and would help you grow closer to Him. I pray you would know your identity as a child of the Living King foremost and that you would feel secure in His great love for you! Ben, you are so fearfully and wonderfully made, and I am so excited to see how God works in your life for His glory and His Kingdom!

With joy,
Gabrielle

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Ben! Congratulations on your baptism today. It has been a blessing getting to know you more this term. I am sure you have been considering this moment for a long time and it’s awesome to see you take the next step and proclaim your faith. You are humble, considerate, and self aware with the ability to positively impact those around you and inspire others to do the same. I pray you continue to be a steward of the faith and utilize the culmination of your experiences at Dartmouth as a reminder of your direction and passion for Christ. Proverbs 27:17 proclaims: “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another”, I pray you continuously surround yourself with community to always grow spiritually whether through mentorship, being a disciple, or leading. Excited to see what is in store for you in the future!

-Tim

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Hey Ben,

Congrats on your baptism! It’s been a blessing knowing you from freshman year and into sophomore year. Thank you for always being there for me, and inviting me to basketball and hang out. God’s got great things planned for you, and praying he continues to bless you.

-Ethan

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Ben! Wow, words fail to express how happy I am for you and this new step in your walk w/ Christ. *definitely not writing this after your baptism LOL* I remember just thinking about all of our time together right before you were baptized — hopping on our first phone call, seeing you in person for the first time during 21W, inviting strangers to 22S teahouse on the sidewalk by Wilder. You've grown so so much since I met you, and it's crazy seeing you take this step. I'll be praying that you will continue to surrender more and more as God continues to mold you closer to His image. As always, here every step of the way!

Congrats, Ben!

Cheers,
Jonathan

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Congratsss! It's so great that you decided to take this step in your faith. Knowing you for the past year, I can see your love for God and your love for others! I still remember how you were so welcoming my freshman year and how fun it is being around you. I thank God for the honor of knowing you and being present during this special time. God has done marvelous things in your life and has done wonderful things through you to impact others, and I trust that He will continue to guide you and use you for His good purpose. Thanks for being an amazing brother in Christ. - Noel

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congratulations on your baptism! I'm truly so blessed to have gotten to know you this past year, especially so in recent times~ your desire to know the Lord and to seek His kingdom is something that I am always in awe of. I know this is just the beginning of a beautiful journey and I'm excited to see where God will lead you. continue to seek Him and see how He can truly change not only your life, but the lives of those around you. beloved son of God, I pray you would never lose sight of the heavenly prize ahead

But that is not the way you learned Christ!— assuming that you have heard about him and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus, to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭4‬:‭20‬-‭24‬ ‭ESV‬‬

by grace alone,
sarah nam ❤️

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Like Pastor Kevin said, be encouraged by this moment Ben! As someone who watched you get baptized I can tell you that everyone was encouraged seeing you! Praise the Lord!!!!!!! We love you :)
- Isaac Cheon

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Praise God for His wonderful gifts and mercies! It's amazing to see you take this bold step as you proclaim your faith in Jesus! Indeed, it's been incredible to watch you grow in your faith and encourage other's in their faith journey's over the past 3 years. God really has placed in you a servants haeart, and a curious mind, and a love for others. And now, it is abundantly clear the way He wants to use you mightily in His Kingdom. I pray that the Lord will continue to grow you in this season, and protect you from the wiles of the enemy, and continue to prepare you for service in the Kingdom! Praying for you, and may God bless you and keep you.
With love in Christ,
Anthony

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Appreciate you dearly and am grateful for all of our thoughtful conversations! Keep on cultivating your inquisitive mind, nourishing your loving heart, and fostering a steadfast desire to pursue His truth in all facets of life. May God bless you on this big beautiful day and ever more in the journey ahead. There is so much more to say, but I especially encourage you to take to heart as you venture into this new chapter the following verses: Matthew 10:34, Ephesians 6:11-20, and (since you’re a Psalms guy) Psalms 73.

Much love and God bless, Ben!!!

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So excited for you to finally get baptized! I wish I could have been there to witness it and support you, but glad I was able to watch it online regardless! Praise the Lord that He’s brought you to this position of faith and surrounded you with people and a community that loves you. I am always inspired by your desire to love God and experience His presence, and you truly are a leader in our community of faith. So thankful to have walked the path of faith alongside you for the last 3 years, and so joyful that you get to experience this sacrament that marks you as part of the new creation, given new life by Christ’s sacrifice. God will use you in unexpected ways for His glory. Love you man, and happy for this triumphant day!

Love,
Wesley Liao

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I am so happy and thankful for you and am so blessed to have witnessed your journey leading up to this moment. May you forever remember you are a child of God, forever a new creation! Thank you for your service to our community and to me personally, bringing me food when I was ill and moving me to think deeply about the faith through our conversations and discussions. You have played a role in helping me better understand God's love :)

1 John 3:2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.

You are a beacon of light to this world, light that can guide others to the peaceful presence of God, thanks to Christ, our savior! Stand tall Ben, God has got your back!

You're awesome and we love you Ben!

God bless,
Luke

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Hi Ben,

Congratulations on receiving baptism! I am happy to hear that you have decided to take this next step in your life with Christ. It's been a joy seeing you involved with the Christian community at Dartmouth, as I know that your work for Christ has borne so much fruit. I appreciate your love, kindness, patience, and joy, and I thank God that you have made the decision to continue developing the fruits of the spirit.

I want to share with you a verse I really like. "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." -Hebrews 11:1. I pray that you will be assured of what you hope for, and convicted of this hope and truth in the coming years!

Sincerely,
Hugo

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Ahhh Ben I am so excited for you! Right now, the angels of Heaven are rejoicing over you (Luke 15:10). God sees your heart and He is so proud of you. The things God has in store for you is better than anything you can ever thing or imagine (Ephesians 3:20)! God is giving you exousia over everything concerning you. You will march upon serpents and scorpions and nothing shall harm you (Luke 10:19)! You will be the head and not the tail (Deuteronomy 28:13). Ben, since you believe Jesus is telling you that you will see God's glory in your life (John 11:40)!! You are blessed and highly favoured and I am SO honoured to be in your life. All glory to God forever and ever. Amen!

- Onyinyechi

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I am beyond happy for you publicly declaring your faithfulness to the One and only true Lord. You are such a light and joy within Agape, a vessel of kindness, and someone who genuinely desires to know more about the wonderful God we serve. I pray that you continue to grow in wisdom and knowledge, using what you learn to serve others. May God use your life as a testament to His goodness, and may you live boldly and unapologetically for Him.

I have nothing but love for you <3

God bless,
Michelle

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Congratulations Ben on your baptism!!!

Ever since I’ve been a part of AGAPE, I’ve always looked to you as a sort of spiritual mentor and a calming source of guidance, even in the relatively short time I’ve come to know you. And I think many of my ‘26 peers would agree with this sentiment. But to see you take this extra step in your faith to grow in Christ not only reinforces my respect for you as a mentor, but also inspires me to foster my own faith further. It truly makes me so happy for you that you’ve decided to seek God in this way and to practice your faith in such a profound way. I’m so proud of you Ben and I’m so excited to see how you will continue to grow in your journey as a brother in Christ. God is good!

With much love and praise,
Ryan

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Congrats Ben! This is huge, I know God is so proud and I think you should be too. I remember when we got lunch together during winter term, we were talking about how our identities in Christ evolved a lot during college, and even though I wasn’t there for most of that spiritual growth, I think it’s awesome to know how far you’ve come. I hope you can continue to have a fruitful spiritual life, and enjoy this “happy day” (idk if the Korean Presbyterian church also sings this song lmao, but if they don’t just ask me and I’ll sing it for you :P)

- Kenny

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May God continue to work in you and bless you in all your ways and paths. I can’t wait to see the glorious things God will do through you for His kingdom! I pray that He is with you for all of your days and may He continue to guide you in the path of everlasting.

With much love,

Bamlak M.

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PTL! Huge congrats on you taking the next step in growing in your faith and being made anew in Christ. It’s been a huge joy and blessing getting to know you as a friend and brother in Christ, and I know baptism is something that’s been on your heart for a while now - and for this to happen is truly incredible and a huge testament to God’s grace! Praying that today would only be the beginning of your deepening and growing faith!!

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Joanne

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Dear Ben,

Congratulations on your baptism! I am so happy for you and that you’re taking this monumental step in your faith. Baptism is such a meaningful expression of one’s commitment to God and one’s acknowledgement of our need for salvation and guidance; I have no doubt that in the process of getting ready for the ceremony, God has (and will continue) to show Himself to you and establish your steps.

I have been so fortunate to get to know you this year! You are an extremely humble, kind, and considerate soul. Through talking with you and seeing how you interact with others, I can see how God will use you to bring light to His creation and comfort to those who need it. You have a very special way of making others feel seen, valued, and understood—I hope you know how unique that is and how much those around you appreciate it. In return, I hope you also feel the freedom to lay your own burdens down, finding stability in God and trusted peers.

After your baptism, I pray that God continues to honor your humility, establish your steps, and show you His love and provision. I pray that you continue to seek Him through all the difficult times but also during the joyous ones, for it is through Him everything was created and it is through Him that we find true peace and purpose. I praise God for all that He has done in your life and will continue to do; I am so excited for you and can’t wait to see what new adventures are ahead.

Congratulations once again!

- Love

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Ben,

It brings me so much profound joy to see you take this meaningful step in your faith today! Today is the day when you publicly profess your faith, declaring to the world: "I have decided to follow Jesus!" Though you have been walking with the Lord for a long time already, I hope that when you look back, your baptism will mark a point in time when you intentionally said to Him " You are my God and I will follow you forever."

I know you've been thinking about baptism and that you've been intentionally meditating on your faith journey leading up to today. This day is just the beginning of the Lord's work in you. I pray that you would continue to press into Him who is the vine, the light, the well that never runs dry, that you would delight in sitting at his feet, in singing His praises, and you would  enjoy Him for all the days of your life.

"And this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also - not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ." - Peter 3:21

Your sister in Christ,
Anaïs

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I’m happy to hear you are getting baptized. It’s been a blessing to interact with you in Christian community and see the high energy you bring but also the thoughtful reflections as well. I pray that you continue to be the influential servant leader you are in Christian community

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I am so overjoyed that you have taken this step in your faith! I have seen God do such great work in your life in blessing you and drawing you closer to Him. And I have seen God do so much work through your love, friendliness, and attention for others. I enjoy hanging out with you so much; you always have another great insight or question ready to ask.

Jesus Christ is with you as you walk this journey. Just as Joshua and the Israelites passed through the Jordan River on the road to the Promised Land, so have you passed through the waters on the way towards your heavenly calling.
Love,
Peter

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Congrats Ben on this new commitment of faith you’re demonstrating to our Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. I’m so proud of the man and leader you have become within Christianity and pray that God will continually rain down blessings in your life, may your life overflow with blessings! I pray that you keep your curiosity and when you don’t know what to do, you keep your eyes on God. May God bless you always and have a blessed day.
- Coach