Aswa Bridge BIMK's Immersion Service for 32 Souls
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Shalom to you Brothers and Sisters in Yeshua, this past weekend, we conducted Baptism or immersion with combined services of the Nile Beth Israel Messianic
Kehillah of Beth Israel Levi of Akko Mountains, Bethlehem-Borongole, and the Messiah Ambassadors House in Kerepi Mutala at Beth Israel Messianic Kehillah of Aswa RIVER BRIDGE, strategically located on the Nimule-Juba Highway. We proudly welcomed 32 born-again believers into the Kingdom of Elohim in Yeshua the Messiah, in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, Romans 10:9-17, Genesis 3:15, John 3, Matthew 3, and Isaiah 9:6-7 perfectly fulfill the Great Commission.
Matthew 28:19-20
In Matthew 28:19-20, Yeshua commands His disciples to "go and make disciples of all nations," emphasizing the importance of spreading His teachings and immersing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This commission is a pivotal moment in Christian faith, for both Jews and Gentile one in Messiah known as the Great Commission, which calls upon believers to share the Gospel and teach others about Jesus. The promise of Jesus' continual presence reassures us that we have divine support in fulfilling this mission.
Biblical immersion holds profound significance for believers in Yeshua, as it unites two worlds: the Jewish roots of immersion (mikvah) and the Messiah-centered meaning revealed in the New Testament. This practice is both deeply Biblical and fully centered on Yeshua (Jesus).
Core importance of Baptism by Immersion
For believers in Yeshua, baptism (immersion) is a covenant act expressing repentance, spiritual cleansing, public allegiance to Yeshua the Messiah, and entry into His community—rooted in the ancient Biblical mikvah tradition and fulfilled in the New Covenant in Yeshua.
1. Biblical Root: Baptism = Mikvah
Long before Christianity, immersion (mikvah) was a Hebraic ritual symbolizing:
Purification
Repentance
Transition into a new spiritual state
Preparation for encountering God
Immersion marked legal and spiritual transitions—moving from impurity to purity, from outsider to belonging.
2. Immersion as Identification with the Messiah
In the New Testament, immersion becomes the way a disciple publicly identifies with:
Yeshua’s death
His burial
His resurrection
Paul’s teaching in Romans 6 is central: immersion symbolizes dying to sin and rising to new life. Messianic teachers interpret this through the lens of Jewish mikvah imagery—a rebirth into Messiah’s covenant community.
3. A Public Pledge of Loyalty to King Yeshua
In the early Messianic understanding, immersion was a public declaration of allegiance:
“Yeshua is my Messiah.”
“I belong to His Kingdom.”
“My life is now under His authority.”
This was not merely symbolic—it was a covenant act witnessed by the community.
4. Spiritual Cleansing and Repentance
Immersion represents:
Turning away from sin
Receiving forgiveness
Beginning a transformed life
Acts 2:38 connects repentance, immersion, and forgiveness—an idea that aligns perfectly with Jewish mikvah symbolism.
Core vision of Operation Nehemiah Missions
Operation Nehemiah Missions International, Inc. is a Christian& Messianic development organization based in Lanesborough, MA, USA and in Beth Israel Levi Akko Mountain in Eastern Equatoria State, South Sudan. The organization focuses on serving the persecuted and displaced people of South Sudan, particularly in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria State. Its mission and vision include building a the Lives of South Sudanese Spiritually and physically, restoring the live of individuals, family, church and community, establishing, nursery school, primary school, and polytechnic institute. It has been a beacon of hope, providing services that serve as a microcosm of self-governance as citizens of an independent country.
Operation Nehemiah Missions International's Statement of Faith emphasizes the promotion of the Gospel of Yeshuah t4he Messiah, bringing people to repentance and eternal salvation, and the welfare of any community resting upon this premise. improve the health status of returnees and host communities by providing basic health care services, primary health education, and water resources. The organization also aims to build long-term capacity through the equipment of the hospital, training, and support.
Operation Nehemiah Missions International has been operating in South Sudan for the past 30 years and is officially registered with the Relief and Rehabilitation Com
What to pray for:
Aswa River Bridge needs a worship center. The Christian Community in Aswa River Bridge requested ONMI mission to build them a small Church to service as a worship center. Aswa river Bridge is spiritual strategic place on the Nimule- Juba- Kampala, highway connecting East Africa to South Sudan.
Pray for me as I plan to return to the USA in the second week of June.
Pray that the work of the mission of ONMI will continue to move forward during the time I will be away in the USA.
Pray for our field staff and stake holders of ONMI/ BIMK as they embark on creating and implementing the vision of ONMI for the long term.
Pray for ONMI's equipment and infrastructures to be operational as our main vehicle that we used to get out in and out of the farm has developed serious mechanical problem.
Pray that ONMI will be able to raise $45,000 need May through June.
Additional Information
Operation Nehemiah greatly appreciates your donations. The financial gifts you give help support our ministry and allow us to continue in our mission to rebuild the minds, bodies, and spirits of the South Sudanese people who have been brutalized by war and persecution. You are the arm we are the hand without you we cannot reach out to heal the nation of South Sudan.
Interested persons can choose to make a one-time or monthly support donation with other giving options.
We are grateful for your support in rebuilding South Sudan. Currently, ONMI needs $40,000. Your financial support to Operation Nehemiah Missions is appreciated.
We appreciate your support. All contributions to Operation Nehemiah Missions are tax-deductible. Online contributions can be made to Operation Nehemiah Missions at Donate Now.
Or send your Tax-deductible contribution to Operation Nehemiah Missions PO Box 563 Lanesborough MA 01237 USA
In His grace
William Levi, CEO and Founder Operation Nehemiah Missions
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