Water Baptism - Christian Fellowship Church

Should I be baptized?
Yes! Water baptism is obedience to the command of Jesus. Peter said it best in Acts 10:47 where he commanded a recent convert to be water baptized. Jesus Himself was also baptized, setting an example for us to follow. (Matthew 3:13-15)

Baptism in water by immersion is an outward sign of an inward work in your life. What does that mean?

Water baptism doesn't save you. It's more like an outward expression and a living witness to others of what has already happened in your heart. When you're immersed in the water, it's a picture of the death of your old nature. When you're raised up from the water, it's a picture of your resurrection to a new life in Christ. You're a new person. A clean person. One whose life has been changed to the extent that Jesus is now Lord of your life and the old person you used to be is gone.

This experience takes place after being born again, and makes a strong public statement that you now belong to Christ and plan on living a new life for Him. According to scripture, you should be baptized as soon as possible after you're saved. (Acts 2:41; 8:12; 16:32-33)

So what are you waiting for? Fill out the form below and one of our staff members will be in contact with you shortly to schedule this exciting day. When they do, they will remind you to do the following:

Be in the offices behind the main sanctuary at least 30 minutes prior to the service in which you will be baptized.
Wear slacks or shorts (no dresses or skirts, please) and a dark-colored shirt. You may further desire to wear a bathing suit under your clothing.
Bring the outfit that you will change into afterwards.
Bring a towel to dry with and any make-up or accessories, including your hair dryer.

Please be advised, that completion of the following form does NOT guarantee that your baptism will be held on the date requested. On rare occasions there are other things scheduled that cannot be moved to another date. Completion of the form simply notifies us of your intent to be obedient in water baptism and helps us to serve you more efficiently.

PLEASE SCHEDULE A WATER BAPTISM FOR:

Your Full Name:

Address:

City, State & Zip Code:

Phone Number Where You Can Be Reached:

Date you would like to schedule the water baptism:

At which service?

	10:00 a.m.
	6:30 p.m.

Please choose the member(s) of our pastoral staff you would like to baptize you.

(1 required)

	Rev. Scott Wagner
	Rev. Richie Clendenen
	Rev. Steven Harris
	Rev. Bill Rowley

Please tell us any other information that you would like us to know about this special event.

Remember that completion of the form simply notifies us of your intent to be obedient in water baptism and helps us to serve you more efficiently. Once you submit this form, we will be in touch with you personally to confirm the date or to schedule the event for a date consistent with the church's calendar.

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