Watch and Download Baptisms Online
Select the drop down menu for "Members." Then, select "Media." On the services page select the baptisms tab.
What do I need to know about being baptized?
Plan a date and tell everyone you want to come and see. Sometimes, people like to call family and friends and give them time to make plans to be there and witness the baptism. If you need time to do that - that's fine. Baptism is a great testimony to people who know you - like family and friends!
You will need to bring a swimsuit, a white t-shirt and a towel. We will give you a white robe to put over that - but you will want to feel comfortable when you are wet. You should read the Simple Q & A and The Doctrinal Position Paper below so that you can understand the purpose of baptism. If you still have questions after reading this please ask them. I'll do my best to answer.
Simple Q & A About Baptism?
- What is baptism?
Baptism is the act of obedience of a BELIEVING Christian who wants to publicly confess their personal commitment to Jesus Christ. It is the symbolic WASHING AWAY of one’s old, sinful past and the RISING again to LIFE, God’s way. The act of baptism can be defined as an outward expression of an inward decision. - What does baptism mean?
Baptism illustrates Jesus’ DEATH, BURIAL, and RESURRECTION. “Christ died for our sins ... He was buried ... and He rose again.”~ 1 Cor. 15: 3-4. Baptism illustrates NEW LIFE as a Christian. “By our baptism then, we were buried with Him and shared His death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead... so also we may live a NEW LIFE.” ~ Rom. 6:4. Baptism does not make you a Christian. It is a demonstration that you already believe. It is important to understand that baptism does not “save” you. You are “saved” only by your faith in Jesus. - Why do we get baptized?
To follow the example set by CHRIST & because Christ COMMANDED it:
“. . . Jesus came from Nazareth and was baptized by John in the river.” ~ Mark 1:9
“Jesus said, Go then, to all people everywhere and make them my disciples, baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit." ~ Matt. 28:19-20 - When is a good time to get baptized?
As soon as you BELIEVE! THERE IS NO REASON TO DELAY! As soon as you have decided to trust Christ with your life, you can and should be baptized. If you’re waiting until you’re perfect, you’ll never be ready. “Those who believe ... were baptized ... that day!” ~ Acts 8: 35-38