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NEW
BAPTISM OPTIONS
Our
desire is to see every believer in our church become baptized.
We believe this is what the Lord wants. Consequently, we want
to eliminate any barrier that may prevent an individual from taking
the step of baptism; so, we will be offering three different types
of baptism to suit the variety of individuals in our church.
BEACH
BAPTISM (Summer)
Starting
2004, we will offer baptisms at the beach. These will be casual
during the evening at a local beach where friends and family can
gather in God's creation to witness this important step of faith.
TRADITIONAL
BAPTISM (Winter)
These
will be held during a Sunday morning worship service at our church
facility. Having a traditional baptism gives an opportunity
to share testimony about God's touch and invite family and friends
to experience the Lord in our worship service.
CASUAL
BAPTISM (Spring)
A
less formal gathering after service that is simple and open.
The baptism is tentatively formatted to be held on the lawn in a
portable pool. Open to anyone in the church who would like
to stay and witness the affirmation of faith in an open and less
structured environment.
We would still
like every baptism candidate to submit at least a half page written
testimony about their relationship with Christ and their decision
to receive and follow Him; however, reading of the testimony will
primarily be done during the traditional baptism only.
Why give options?
Because we want to emphasize the importance of getting baptized
without getting side tracked by the form or creating unnecessary
barriers. Again, we believe the Lord wants every single believer
to be baptized and affirm their faith in Jesus Christ. If
you have not been baptized, please consider one of these options
and don't delay. It is a vital step in your relationship with
God.
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