{"id":86639,"date":"2026-11-10T13:15:21","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T19:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesonaz.org\/?p=86639"},"modified":"2026-11-10T13:15:21","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T19:15:21","slug":"820-baptisms-guatemala-verapaz-del-norte","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mesonaz.org\/en\/820-baptisms-guatemala-verapaz-del-norte\/","title":{"rendered":"820 People Baptized at Nazarene Gathering in Guatemala"},"content":{"rendered":"

The fourth Mass Baptism celebration of the Verapaz del Norte Nazarene District brought together 93 churches and approximately 8,000 attendees, reflecting months of evangelism and discipleship.<\/em><\/p>\n

On October 10, 2026, in San Pedro Carch\u00e1, Guatemala, 820 people were baptized as a public testimony of their faith in Jesus Christ<\/strong> during the fourth Mass Baptism celebration organized by the Evangelism Ministry of the Verapaz del Norte Nazarene District.<\/p>\n

The celebration brought together approximately 8,000 people, including those being baptized, their families, pastors, congregations, and support teams. More than a large gathering, the event sought to bear witness to faith in Christ and strengthen the unity of the churches around their evangelistic mission.<\/p>\n

A Discipleship Journey That Bore Fruit<\/p>\n

Preparations began on January 7 with the initiative In Search of the Lost Sheep<\/em>, followed by a discipleship schedule that culminated in the baptism celebration in October.<\/p>\n

For several months, churches worked to accompany people in their spiritual growth. At the same time, the District Evangelism team organized committees responsible for mobilization, registration, and event logistics.<\/p>\n

A total of 93 churches participated in the celebration<\/strong>, contributing resources and efforts to make the event possible.<\/p>\n

One of the special moments was the participation of a 500-voice ensemble made up of 21 choirs, which performed the event’s theme hymn.<\/p>\n

The mobilization of the congregations also drew attention in San Pedro Carch\u00e1, where caravans of vehicles made their way to the baptism site. The event also gained visibility on social media, extending its reach beyond those who attended in person.<\/p>\n

Stories of Faith Behind the Baptisms<\/p>\n

Among the 820 people baptized was Pedro Botzoc<\/strong>, who began attending the Central Church of the Nazarene in Campur in 1996 after being invited to join the congregation’s choir. Although he had postponed his baptism for many years, the 2026 celebration motivated him to take this step.<\/p>\n

\u201cI felt a strong desire for obedience and spiritual maturity,\u201d Pedro shared, also expressing his desire to publicly affirm his identity in Christ.<\/p>\n

Another story was that of Joselyn Anabel Coc Hun<\/strong>, who, according to her pastor, Ely Molina, accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior while going through a difficult health journey. After receiving encouraging news about her recovery, Joselyn celebrated her baptism as an expression of her faith and the beginning of a new life in Christ.<\/p>\n

Both experiences reflect how the baptism brought together people with different stories but a shared desire to publicly express their faith in Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n

A Celebration That Advances the Mission<\/p>\n

The event was coordinated by District Superintendent Francisco Heriberto Cho, along with the District Evangelism team, led by President Mario Tiul and Coordinator Pastor Olga Mercedes Sierra Caal.<\/p>\n

During the gathering, plans were also presented to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Verapaz del Norte Nazarene District, an opportunity to recognize its history and look toward the future.<\/p>\n

As part of this vision, the district announced that 2027 will be a year dedicated to mission<\/strong>, with the goal of encouraging churches to establish new missions and extend the presence of the Church of the Nazarene into more communities.<\/p>\n

The fourth Mass Baptism celebration stands as a testimony to the collective efforts of the churches and the importance of walking alongside people through evangelism and discipleship. It is an expression of a living Church that shares the message of Jesus Christ and seeks to continue extending its mission throughout communities.<\/p>\n

Source:<\/strong> Francisco Heriberto Cho, Superintendent of the Verapaz del Norte Nazarene District.<\/p>\n

Translation prepared with the assistance of AI.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\t\t