"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."
–The Lord Jesus Christ, Matthew 28.19

In 1998, the first time in the Fellowship someone asked to be baptized, and was ready, no available place was apparent apart from the usual water tanks and indoor pools. But God had a special place prepared which had been there for years but we never knew it. We were in Baguio City, a mountain city which had been a Feast site for more than 30 years. That same day, one of the elders discovered a clear river running through a valley at the bottom of the hill where all the cottages were perched. It was a river of clear flowing freshwater, but only before the children of the village used it as a bathing pool. The officiating elder explained to the children what was to be done and they stood apart, respectfully. Here was a short account of that:

“Cecille Constantino was baptized this year. We had arranged to go out with the teens on that free afternoon but it's good Mrs. Cardona insisted that we witness this. We weren't aware of the counseling or preparations that had been made so we were in awe to realize that Mr. Cardona had set out that morning to seek out the path to that river! That bathing pool which had always been a mystery and curiosity to us as children or cottage residents look out over the ridge atop the hill all those years... So there we were, descending carefully through damp forest growth... An extraordinary event. From waiting for the silt to settle, to bright sunlight splashing through cracks of white in a brilliant blue sky... the whole transformation like a present from our Father. Imagine, ‘this event brought about the singing of thousands of angels in heaven!’” –recorded October 14, 1998.

Nearly all who have been baptized during a Feast of Tabernacles since were immersed in that river.
A few accounts after baptism:

“In 1998, something happened which I still consider the greatest answer to my prayers. In October, before I was buried in the waters of baptism, I asked God for a miracle. “Please, God, help my parents to forgive me. To finally accept me. Please give them a clear mind to see that what I’m doing is not wrong. And that they will give our marriage and our family their blessing.” Up to then, they had seen not seen their grandchildren. It had been more than 10 years. After the Feast, I broke down in tears, because, upon arriving home, I received a phone call from my brother telling me that my parents wanted to see me and that they would be staying in our home. I cried right into the telephone. I was speechless for a long time after that.” –Pauline de los Santos, baptized October 1999

“My baptism was the greatest event that happened to me. I did realize that there would be responsibilities, trials, obstacles, struggles greater than those I had already passed. But now I knew that the Holy Spirit would be part of me, strengthening me and guiding each path I take. The day before my baptism was a Sabbath. I was so excited thinking, "I would no longer be alone, I will have a Father to call my own." The joy in my Mom's eyes and the smile on her lips couldn't be compared to her other smiles. She knew that her youngest child had grown up on a strong foundation, which she helped build. As I rose from the water, I felt great peace. Happiness filled my heart and I felt like crying, I needed to be alone and meditate.” –Abigail Magat, baptized June 2001

“I came to a point where I knew I had to choose. I had been searching so long to be in a fellowship that had real faith. Now, here, I learned that it is the Bible that we must base everything we do, not just because of some people. When I was baptized, I received the Holy Spirit, the Helper, to help me know how to live, what's right from wrong. I have learned to know God as our Father, not just God. Then prayer, which I knew to be memorized, now I find to be from the heart. I used to ask why difficulties were always happening to me. Now I understand why. Before baptism, I felt that I had no purpose, just sat and listened. I can see now that my life has direction.” –Michael Verango, baptized September 2002

“It’s as if there was this mighty force, unmistakably calling me. That’s why I was so intent on being baptized. I knew it was time.” –Arnold Miguel, baptized January 2003

 
“Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit,” —Acts 2:38