During Both Worship Gatherings 9 AM and 11 AM
Before you are baptized in water, you need to:
1. Make a personal decision to surrender your life to Christ and serve Him.
2. Listen to the podcast about Water Baptism:
3. Attend the Baptism Bash Orientation the day of the Baptism Bash. This will be on Sunday, February 26 @ 8:30 AM OR 10:30 AM (which ever Worship Gathering you will be baptized in). This is necessary for you to be baptized. We will meet in the Elevate Main Auditorium in the front near the Baptism Tanks.
4. Start now inviting all your family and friends to see you get baptized. They will definitely want to celebrate this moment with you! We will have a reserved section for all family and friends of those being baptized. Cameras are welcome!
On the day you are Baptized:
1. Bring a towel and a change of clothes to be baptized in. (dark clothes only)
2. Get excited! This is a great step to take in your journey of faith in Christ!
3. You will receive a FREE T-Shirt to be baptized in (we will need your size).
FAQ's About Water Baptism:
What is the meaning of water baptism?
- It illustrates Christ's burial and resurrection. (Colossians 2:12)
- It illustrates my new life as a Christian. (Romans 6:4)
Why should I be baptized in water?
- To follow the example set by Christ. (Mark 1:9)
- Because Christ commanded it. (Matthew 28:19-20)
- It demonstrates that I really am a believer. (1 John 2:3)
Why be baptized by immersion in water?
- Because Jesus was baptized that way. (Matthew 3:16)
- Every baptism in the Bible was by immersion. (Acts 8:38-39)
- The word "baptize" means "to dip under water".
Who should be baptized in water?
- Every person who has believed in Christ. (Acts 2:41; 8:12-13)
What about baptizing children?
At Elevate Church, we wait until our children are old enough to believe and understand the true meaning of water baptism before we baptize them. When a child makes a decision to follow Christ, we gladly baptize them in the Christian faith.
In some denominations, infant christening represents a decision by parents to dedicate their child to Christ. In many ways, that's the same reason we offer baby dedications at Elevate Church. For more information on how to secure a time for your baby to be dedicated to the Lord, please contact us connections@myelevatechurch.com.