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And the choirs fill the sanctuary with beautiful voices. The choir sings with such devotion that they sometimes break into tears -- and ad lib their verses -- but it only enhances the praise. The Baptisms are a family affair; they sing "take me to the water" and stand around the Baptismal pool, as people young and old are symbolically reborn. Baby blessings give God's children back to Him, and present Godparents to the congregation. And Communion is served every First Sunday, so that believers can reaffirm their belief that "Jesus Christ died on the cross for my sins, was buried, and on the third day rose."

 
  Photographs by Rachelle A. Jones