A pastor in Indiana went to visit an 87-year-old man named Ermil, who was a hospital patient. A member of his church told the pastor about this old man who was an acquaintance. "He's not a believer, but he is really in need," the church member said. "I met him at the county home for the elderly. He's a lonely old man with no family and no money."

The pastor was busy taking care of his large congregation, but decided to see the old man. On the third visit, Ermil said, "I'm not very religious, and I don't know much about the Bible, but the doctor told me that I'm dying. I really need spiritual help." As the pastor inquired about Ermil's background, he found out that Ermil had attended Sunday school as a child, but had never been baptized. The pastor told Ermil about Jesus and how he had die…