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| Baptisms |
 The Christian journey often begins in baptism. Baptism is the sacrament through which we are cleansed of our sin and receive the ongoing life of purity. It marks the death of the “old person” and a resurrection into new life in Christ. Baptism also marks our initiation into the church, the Body of Christ. While some use the term “christening” to describe the ritual, that term is inadequate to describe the depth of the sacrament. United Methodists recognize that baptism is God’s gift, a promise of God’s love and forgiveness freely given to all people. Because of this, we baptize infants, children and adults. Those seeking baptism for themselves or for an infant should contact the pastor/s, who can explain the meaning of the sacrament and give counsel on a baptismal service. We use the “Baptismal Covenant” found in The United Methodist Hymnal. United Methodists do not “rebaptize”, emphasizing the faithfulness of God to keep the promise made to us in our baptism and understanding the power of the Holy Spirit to be present in the initial baptism regardless of the circumstances. There are many times when a person may want to reaffirm his baptismal vows, and the pastor can guide in such a decision. Baptism is administered in the context of public worship; those seeking baptism should contact the church office to schedule an available Sunday. Baptism may be administered by sprinkling, pouring or immersion, depending on the prayerful decision of the candidate. |
