God, who is rich in mercy, gives us a new birth into a living hope through the sacrament of baptism. By water and the Word God delivers us from sin and death and raises us to new life in Jesus Christ. We are united with all the baptized in the one body of Christ, anointed with the gift of the Holy Spirit, and joined in God’s mission for the life of the world.
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The Gift
In his final instructions, Jesus commanded his followers: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19). Along with the command to baptize, Jesus also gave a life-changing promise: “I am with you always” (Matthew 28:20).
When we are touched by the waters of baptism, God immediately begins keeping that promise, and we are never the same. Forevermore the God we meet in Jesus will share every adventure, every disaster, and every joy that comes our way. Never will we be abandoned or forsaken.
Our Response
When we’re baptized a whole community of faith comes alongside us to support and journey with us. Parents and sponsors are part of the inner circle of this faith community, and with the congregation, commit themselves to our spiritual growth and development.
While many parents present their children for baptism during the first year of life—a tradition that reminds us that God is the principal actor in Holy Baptism—the Holy Spirit may draw us to “wade in the water” at other times of our life as well.
To learn more or to schedule a baptism, please contact Pastor Erik.
Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
Mark 10:14