prayers to University Baptist Church of Waco

[gardere_owns_OU]

a waco pastor (33 years old) doing a baptism in front of 800 mass, electrocuted himself to death when he picked up a hot mic at the alter while standing in the baptism pool. he was preparing to perform a baptism and picked up the mic so everyone could hear. the person who was gonna be baptized was uninjured.

he left a wife and three children as well as the thousands and thousands he saved.

 

[wherzwaldo]

My boss and I were talking about this yesterday, and the microphone must have been improperly wired. Mics only use up to 48 volts of power, which is not enough to kill someone. My boss thinks the grounding wire was removed and there was a short in the cord somewhere.

A very sad incident, for sure. I can't even imagine what that must have been like for the people in the congregation, including his family.

 

[Tex Pete]

That must have been truly traumatic to all in attendance.

hook 'em jesus and I were also talking about the fact that normal mics are not that powerful.

One thing to note(could have something to do with it): David Crowder is the worship leader at UBC. He has a very popular Christian band, and surley uses some sound equipment that most churches don't.

Not sure if that would have any effect or not.

 

[Pulpwood Horn]

I was at the funeral today.

Truly a day of incredible grief.

Prayers to the Lake family.

 

[Bevoette]

Prayers to all. This was very tramatic for everyone who witnessed this.

He looked so young. Blessings to him and the family he leaves behind.