Amy said: “All of these people are part of our family here at Hope Church Whiteley. Some have been with us for a few years, others about nine months. It was extraordinary holding it in the school playground, and an amazing way to continue to link the life of church and school together – especially as the three kids are pupils at Cornerstone, and some of their teachers had come to support them.

“I think holding our services in the school hall can make church a little less scary. It was lovely to see the hall full, as many people came to support our baptism candidates, both their family and friends as well as the wider community.

“Our congregation has been steadily growing over the past year and I think these full immersion baptisms will be looked back upon as a key moment in our journey.

“Baptising my daughter was very special. It’s been wonderful to see how her faith has grown and been nurtured through our children’s work and encouraged by her whole church family. I managed to hold it together until the moment I went to baptise her, and I couldn’t quite say the words as a rush of emotion came to me.

“I had a real moment with God giving thanks for her, and all that she is, and what her faith means to her. Not many mums get the chance to do that. What an amazing blessing.”