Gearing up for water baptism

I love water baptisms! These are great times to celebrate people experiencing new life in Jesus.

Water baptism is an outward symbol of a really big Bible truth that Jesus asked us to practice. It pictures our identification with Jesus in his death, burial, and resurrection. When we immerse someone in the water, they are publicly proclaiming their death to their old way of life, burial of their sin nature, and spiritual resurrection to the new life Jesus offers us. All that happened when they committed themselves to Christ.

Our church is planning a water baptism during our 10:00am Sunday service of August 18. We used to have them outside at a river, lake, or swimming pool. While I really like the outdoor setting, we found having them on Sunday morning in our church’s baptistry gets more of our church family involved. Also, family and friends of the one being baptized get to witness the event and experience a church service with us.

Have you been baptized since you gave your life to Christ? If not, this may be your big opportunity. You are also welcome to attend and check out what this is all about. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have about water baptism or how to have a new life in Christ. It's amazing!