Have You Ever Wondered How the Deaf are Baptized? Most Powerful Video You'll See in a While #ASL

Ever wanted to know how baptism works in American Sign Language? This video is for you!

#Baptism #LatterDaySaints

[makabruddah]

As a missionary at the MTC in Provo back in 1982, the sign language Elders and foreign language Elders shared the same housing unit. One night we gathered to practice our foreign language skills by sharing our personal testimonies. One ASL Elder signed his testimony, the room was silent, no words were verbally spoken, I had no clue what his message was... and yet, the Spirit bore a burning witness of the truths that were communicated in a language unknown to many of us. This “silent” testimony was one of the first manifestations I received from the Holy Ghost in my life.

[cedricdeconcordia]

Quietly powerful ! Things spiritual are much better felt than heard. Thank you for sharing this moving video.

[ashleyromero]

On my mission in Guatemala 11 years ago, in one area, my companion and I had the blessing of teaching several hard of hearing people, and with the help of a family in the ward with a 8 yr old girl who wanted to share her testimony in her primary language- Guatemalan Sign Language, there were several baptisms- They weren't like this though.. the speakers spoke in Spanish or another indigenous language, and the 8 yr old sat next to the one who was being baptized and did all the talks, songs, prayers in sign language for that person to understand. Then she stood next to the font and signed the baptismal prayer while the person baptizing them said it out loud. And during the confirmation, she sat in a chair across from the person being confirmed and signed the confirmation, so that they never missed a moment. I learned a few things in Guatemalan Sign Language, but not enough to properly communicate something so precious.

[maryjanepe]

I don't know what they say.. but i feel the joy and happiness,
Yes i feel the spirit....

[kathleendickens]

I was recently baptized today into this amazing faith. I absolutely love this!

[colleenparkin]

I Believe with all my heart ❤ that I felt the spirit of the Holly Ghost with me while this young man was baptized. I love being a member of the only true Church on the face of the earth. I'm a Latter Day Saint of the Church of Jesus Chist.

[renatep.]

What a beautiful baptism! I could really feel the spirit, how blessed are we to have the true gospel of Jesus Christ!

[batholomewhottor]

Wow this is so beautiful! I can't hold my tears. The gospel is indeed true and all God's children have a place in His Church and Kingdom.

[kingcollette]

Oh my goodness... I wept at the sweetness of this precious event. Thank you for sharing . ❤️🙏🏻

[wennyelrod]

Sooo beautiful 😍 the power of the Holy Ghost felt in every language as spoken to our hearts.💕

[Aaron-Miller-]

I love sign language! It’s such a blessing for the deaf to have a way of communication.
Wonderful story: a few years ago I was in the Salt Lake City temple doing baptisms for the dead and one brother was baptizing one of the youth in the font and he was deaf so he was using sign language to say the words in baptism. It was pretty cool!
I’m so happy to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints! 😊😃

[emmavictoriafernandez]

When they put their hands upon his head and started to pray, I felt the spirit so strong. I’m in tears right now❤️ Powerful video!!

[cougarlaw]

😭❤️ As they got up to get in the water I started crying, it’s a baptism so… tears are happy ones. It was knowing just how amazing his life it going to be!! Then the signing with sooo many missionaries were in that mission along with others. It’s a beautiful bunch of brothers and sisters he has to support him, help him, teach and share with the Holy Ghost he’s going to get next…and simply just love him! Welcome to your new Church family! Someone give him a big mom hug for me! Thank you for sharing this! Be safe everyone! I love you!

[colleengwynn]

This gave me awesomely, wonderful, SPIRITUAL goosebumps! Thank You for this beautiful uplifting experience today!!!

[Operamoms]

The smile when the baptized guy walked out of the door made me cry. What joy to be reborn in Christ. 💗

[verizonawireless]

It never fails even just watching this video of a baptism brings the sweet Spirit of the Lord.

[nolanbowen]

This is a great inspiration. I had not wondered but I am very happy to watch and listen to this. The Lord's blessings are open to all.

[jonathanolivas]

The Spirit is so strong in any language 🔥🔥

[swanteal]

Thank you for this beautiful baptism ❤️ and I felt powerful spirit and peace 😊. I had tears of joy to see how Heavenly father loves 💞 everyone 🌼 .

[r.t.matila]

So awesome! Great to see a baptism for the deaf. Thank you for sharing!