“ But Sofi knew about these. And still, here she was to get baptized. The Assembly of God church Sofi attended practiced full immersion, and that meant two options: the Waterton Country Club swimming pool, or this river. For Sofi, the choice was clear—not the country club, a traditionally whites only, white-owned, pay-to-enter club, where many of her dearest friends would hardly be welcomed. Instead, the river. A swift-flowing, dirt-brown flow, carrying debris over hidden stumbling blocks. There was nothing safe or clear about this river… I could think of no better place to experience the true meaning of baptism.
Christine Jeske, “Into the Mud: Inspiration for Everyday Activists”, p 42
