
Baptism
The Bible teaches that baptism by immersion (being placed completely under the water) is the first act of obedience to the Lord Jesus after you have committed your life to Him and asked Him to be your Savior and Lord.
Baptism is a public symbol or expression of a private commitment to Christ, much like a wedding ring shows a commitment to one's spouse. We believe that baptism by immersion is the biblical way to baptize because it is a picture of being buried with Christ and raised to walk in a new life: "We were buried therefore with Him by baptism into death, so that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious [power] of the Father, so we too might [habitually] live and behave in newness of life." Romans 6:4
If you have previously committed your life to Christ, but have never been baptized by immersion, you can take the next step of obedience by making a public profession of your faith through baptism.
If you have committed your life to Christ and have already been baptized by immersion, your next step toward joining the First West family is sharing the story of your commitment to Christ and baptism with someone on our staff. You may talk with one of our ministers or encouragers at the Reception area following any worship service on Sunday morning or call to schedule an appointment.
How to Schedule Your Baptism
Scheduling your baptism is a very simple process:
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Contact Kaye Cloessner via e-mail or by telephone at 322.5730. You can also sign-up for baptism at the Information Desk in the Grand Hallway or in the Reception Area on Sunday Mornings
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We will help you schedule the date and service you want to be baptized (see dates listed)
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Meet the baptismal team in the Reception Area 30 minutes
prior to service time.
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At that time fill out a brief form, then you'll ve guided to the dressing room where you will select a robe to be baptized in.
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The pastor who will baptize you will meets with you to give you some simple instructions and pray with you before your baptism.
Upcoming Baptism Dates:
Wednesday January 6, 2010
Destiny 6:00 p.m.
Sunday January 10, 2010
9:30 a.m. and 10:50 a.m.
Wednesday January 20, 2010
Destiny 6:00 p.m.
Sunday January 24, 2010
9:30 a.m. and 10:50 a.m.
Wednesday February 3, 2010
Destiny 6:00 p.m.
Sunday February 14, 2010
9:30 a.m. and 10:50 a.m.
Wednesday February 17, 2010
Destiny 6:00 p.m.
Sunday February 28, 2010
9:30 a.m. and 10:50 a.m.