It was a special moment for Nashville Sounds minor league baseball player Wes Clark on Saturday night in Nashville, Tennessee, when he was baptized on the field after a game.
Clark’s teammate and friend, Brewer-Hicklen, baptized him in a bathtub on the field as fans looked on. Video footage shows Clark’s loved ones embracing him after the special event. Sports Spectrum report on monday.
In a social media post on Sunday, Clark Said It was an honor to be baptized by Hicklen, but he gave all his thanks to Jesus Christ.
“Thank you Jesus for this amazing moment in my life. I am incredibly happy to be surrounded by so many supportive people. It was a truly special night!” he wrote.
Video footage show The players wore T-shirts during the baptism ceremony that read, “Jesus Won.”
Once out of the tub, Clarke can be seen embracing loved ones and fellow players who wanted to share the moment with him.
God is at work at every level in the sports world.
That was made perfectly clear Saturday in Nashville, when Nashville Sounds minor league baseball player Wes Clark was baptized by teammate, friend and fellow Christian Brewer Hicklen.https://t.co/2kofdon28e pic.twitter.com/7Kxz5Yfpf1
— Sports Spectrum (@Sports_Spectrum) July 10, 2024
Social media users shared their joy for Clark. write“I needed to see this today. Amazing!! God bless.”
“Beautiful. The power of forgiveness and grace through Christ!” another user CommentedMeanwhile, someone else Said“Absolutely amazing!!! Thank you for your continued trust!!”
Notably, the Nashville Sounds defeated the Memphis Redbirds that night, 4-1. According to a report from Sports Spectrum, Clark was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2021 and promoted to Nashville earlier this season.
“Yesterday I had the privilege of being baptized on the field by one of my best friends. Follow After the match. I thank Jesus for giving me this wonderful moment.
when Wesesame Teammate Brewer Hicklen, who expressed a desire to be baptized, took action 👏https://t.co/2kofdon28e
— Sports Spectrum (@Sports_Spectrum) July 9, 2024
Reverend Franklin Graham Commented In a social media post, he wrote about the baptism:This truly is a fantastic ending to the game!”
“Wes, may God bless you as you share Jesus Christ on the ballpark and beyond!” he added.
What a great ending to the game! Nashville Sounds After winning on Saturday night, the infielder Wesesame I was baptized by my teammates in a big tub at home plate. Wes, God bless you as you spread the word about Jesus Christ on the ballpark and beyond! https://t.co/66UlCHPyJG
— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) July 10, 2024
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