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Baptism continues, though church services in Rome, Italy canceled

IMB church planter Reid Karr baptizes new believer, Akille De Chirico. The baptism took place in De Chirico’s home when the church was not able to meet due to the coronavirus outbreak. Church members watched the baptism online via a livestream. IMB/Special

Posted Thursday, March 19, 2020 8:17 am

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