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Photos: Picnic and baptisms at Cedar Rapids church

New Covenant Bible Church hosted its summer picnic Wednesday, which included music, worship and baptisms

Aug. 7, 2025 4:23 pm, Updated: Aug. 7, 2025 6:49 pm

Erin Boone hugs her friend Ashley Caton after baptizing her during a summer picnic at New Covenant Bible Church in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday. Community members gathered for music, worship, and several baptisms. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Pastor Jay Haugh baptizes Greg Burris of Center Point during a summer picnic at New Covenant Bible Church in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday. Community members gathered for music, worship, and several baptisms. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Pastor Jay Haugh baptizes Aaron Rothmeyer during a summer picnic at New Covenant Bible Church in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday. Community members gathered for music, worship, and several baptisms. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Parishioners sing along to worship music during a summer picnic at New Covenant Bible Church in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday. Community members gathered for music, worship, and several baptisms. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)