 Hi, my name is Laura Astley. I'm from Pasco, Washington. Growing up, I was not in a religious family. I did not come from a religious background. My parents didn't attend church on a regular basis. I always knew there was God, but it wasn't until later on in life that I really started to reach towards him. A few years ago, my brother was an addict, and my family was just being torn apart. We were all miserable. He went to one rehab, and they had talked about God. They didn't talk about Jesus, but they did talk about God, and that's what led me to start praying for my brother, for his life to be saved. My brother finally got sober. He was baptized. That's what led me to come to Hungry Generation. It took me a while. I don't think I came back to the church for a year after that. As I came, I could just feel my heart was getting softer. Finally, one random Wednesday, I got off work early, and I was like, I'm going to church. I rushed here to Hungry Gen, and that is the day I just decided it was time for me to give my life to Jesus. Moving forward, it's still a work in progress. I'm still getting better every day. I'm still praying for my heart to grow softer. Now that I've given my life to Jesus Christ, today I want to get baptized because it is an outward expression of my inward decision. I've been inviting everyone that I know, and I just want to say thank you for everyone to come and celebrate with us today with me. I'm so excited that you're here. Laura, do you believe in Jesus Christ as God's Son and your personal Lord and Savior? Yes, I do. And do you promise to follow Him with good and clear conscience for the rest of your life? Yes, I do. Based on your faith, your confession, and your commitment, we'll baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.