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At KiDs Beach Club^®, we often plant seeds without knowing exactly when they will grow. Every once in a while, God allows us to witness the fruit of those seeds, and it is nothing short of amazing.

We recently received a powerful update from Norwood Elementary School's Beach Club^® that reminds us how deeply God works through this ministry. Gabriel Laster started attending club a few years ago, not as an official clubber, but as a “Little.” At KiDs Beach Club^®, we allow younger siblings to join if their older brother or sister is in third through fifth grade. Gabriel tagged along with his older brother, Hunter, and was fully engaged from the beginning.

Last year, as a second grader, Gabriel made a profession of faith in February. At the time, his family was not regularly attending church, but God was already stirring something new in their hearts.

As this school year began, several of our club kids had recently been baptized, and conversations about baptism naturally came up during club. Gabriel expressed that he wanted to be baptized as well and became very persistent about it. We reached out to his mom, who mentioned that the family was somewhat looking for a church home. Interestingly, Gabriel’s dad worked with the husband of one of the Kids Ministry leaders at First Baptist Church Burleson.

In family discussions, it was revealed that Gabriel’s dad had never been baptized either. They started attending FBC Burleson and connected with the Kids Ministry team. One of the leaders spoke with the family about baptism and began helping them take steps forward. Although their plans were delayed multiple times due to scheduling, God's timing was perfect.

This month, on Mother's Day, Gabriel’s dad was baptized by one of the pastors at FBC Burleson. Then, in a beautiful moment of faith, he turned around and baptized both of his sons, Hunter and Gabriel.

This video is a testimony of how God uses one small step of obedience to change an entire family.

Stories like this remind us that Beach Club^® is about more than a weekly gathering. It is about eternity. From a younger sibling quietly attending club, to a bold young boy ready to follow Jesus, to a father leading his family into faith, this is the kind of transformation only God can bring.

We are grateful to be a small part of it.