How we baptize… Friendship follows the biblical practice of immersing believers totally under water to symbolize that in baptism we join with Christ, identifying with his death and resurrection. As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water... Matt 3:16 And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him. Acts 8:38 For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures. 1 Cor 15:3-4 Who we baptize… The Bible indicates that baptism is connected with saying “yes” to Christ. Friendship baptizes people who are mature enough to understand that they, as an individual, have made the choice to receive God’s offer of salvation through Christ (Wondering about Children? Please read information about Child Dedications) Steps toward baptism… Adults: If you are interested in participating in baptism,
Teens and Zoners:If you’re in 5th-12th grade, let your youth leader know that you are interested in baptism. They have a packet for you. Click here to find out the date of the next baptism.
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