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Siblings Pledge Love to Christ Together

By Judy Bitton, Judy Bitton, January 26, 2015

Taylor Sims had committed her life to Jesus Christ at a Pathfinder Camporee in Republic, Wash., seven years ago at age 11. Yet she wanted to seal her commitment with her family present to witness. Her brother, Tannor Sims, had also decided to show his dedication to Christ.

On Sept. 27, 2014, at the Sun Lakes Pathfinder Camporee in Coulee City, Wash., and with the Upper Columbia Conference Pathfinders, staff and family as witnesses, the siblings were baptized together. Wayne Hicks, Upper Columbia Conference Pathfinder director, was privileged to welcome Taylor and Tannor Sims into God's family through baptism.  They attend the Colville (Wash.) Church, and their parents, Clifford "Skeeter" and Heather Sims, are the directors of the Colville Cougers Pathfinder Club.

Judy Bitton, Sun Lakes Pathfinder communication leader

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Wayne Hicks, Upper Columbia Conference Pathfinder director, speaks about Tannor and Taylor Sims at their baptism.

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Tannor and Taylor Sims celebrate with their parents after the baptism.

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Wayne Hicks, Upper Columbia Conference Pathfinder director, baptizes Taylor Sims.

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Wayne Hicks, Upper Columbia Conference Pathfinder director, prepares to baptize Tannor Sims.

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Judy Bitton, Judy Bitton

Colville Church communications leader
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