Water baptism is a time of celebration and public declaration of new life in Christ. Bring your friends and family with you to the Worship Service so you can celebrate together.

What is Baptism?

Water baptism is a public declaration of three important things:

1. You are a follower of Jesus Christ

2. You are beginning a changed life in Christ

3. And, you are part of a new family.

We believe that baptism is an important next step in your relationship with Jesus. Water baptisms take place after the 11:30 am service on the first Sundays of the month. Please click the link below to register.

STEP 1: INVITE FAMILY & FRIENDS

Water baptism is a time of celebration and public declaration of new life in Christ. Bring your friends and family with you to the service so you can celebrate together.

STEP 2: GATHER YOUR BAPTISM ATTIRE

You should wear dark colored T-shirt or sweatshirt, sweatpants and socks (wearing a swim cap is optional). Bring a towel and a change of clothes with you. See the examples below for a reference. Please bring an extra set of undergarments in a bag.

STEP 3: ATTEND BAPTISM & COMMUNION SERVICE AND WEAR YOUR BAPTISM ATTIRE

Follow the “Day-of Baptism” steps below upon your arrival to service.

1. Check-In

On the day of the Baptism, you will check in at the Baptism table located in the foyer beginning at 11:00 am (parents/guardians will need to check in youth (ages 5 to 17). When you check-in, provide your undergarment bag to our staff. They will tag it and provide the bag to you during the Baptism ceremony. In the event you forgot your Baptism clothes or are missing an item, we got you covered! We have clothing items on-site to ensure you have everything you need to be baptized.

2. Attend Baptism and Communion Service

After you check in, proceed to the sanctuary to be seated by our ushers for the 11:30 am Baptism and Communion Service (you and your guests may sit anywhere in the sanctuary). During this worship service, we will partake in Communion to celebrate all that Jesus did for us when He died on the cross. Also, following the sermon, a special announcement will be made for baptism candidates to come to the front of the sanctuary so that our Senior Pastors can pray a special prayer over you.

3. The Baptism Service (After the 11:30 am service for approximately 1 hour)

• 10 Minute Countdown Clock: Following the 11:30 am service, a 10-minute countdown clock will display on the sanctuary TV screens and the Baptism Service will begin when the countdown ends.
• Be Seated in the Sanctuary: Baptism candidates and family and friends of the candidate should be seated in the sanctuary for the start of the Baptism Service. During the service, baptism candidates will be called by name to be baptized. Friends and family will have an opportunity to gather around the baptism pool to witness the baptism of their loved one.
• Photos and Videos: Although our photographer will be present to capture pictures of this special occasion, your friends and family are welcome to take photos and videos of your baptism during the service.

4. Baptism Celebration (following the Baptism Ceremony)

Following the baptism ceremony, there will be a special Baptism Celebration for friends and family to celebrate all those who were baptized! During this celebration, each baptism candidate will be presented with a personalized Baptism Certificate to commemorate this special occasion.

5. The Marketplace: Following the Baptism Celebration and closing prayer, you and family and friends are welcome to stop by the Marketplace to treat yourself to a delicious meal, snacks, coffee and more and enjoy dining and fellowship in the foyer.