Communion is to be a time of confession of our sin and should be preceded by careful self-examination according to Acts 4:13 Romans 6:3-6 1 Corinthians 11:20-29. The waters of baptism are a symbol of our death, burial, and resurrection to newness of life that happens when we become new creations in Christ (Colossians 2:12 2 Corinthians 5:17 Romans 6:1-4).Ĭommunion is the commemoration by believers of Christ’s death, and a reminder-through the bread and the juice-of the Savior’s broken body and shed blood. Scripture shows that a person was baptized after personally receiving forgiveness of sin through accepting Jesus Christ.
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Although baptism is not required for salvation, it is commanded of all believers and is for believers only (Matthew 28:19-20 Acts 2:38, 41 Acts 18:8). We believe that Christian baptism by immersion in water is a public identification with Jesus Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. Baptism & Communionīaptism and communion are the two ordinances required in the church. Church membership is a byproduct of people who are growing in Christ and who grasp the importance of serving the Lord by using their gifts to serve others in the local church.
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We value an intentional plan to help every interested person enjoy godly relationships in the church.
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We believe in the importance of serving the body of Christ by offering clear paths for people to start and develop healthy and growing relationships with others in the church body. Realizing that the cause of Christ extends beyond any one local fellowship, we commit ourselves to an ongoing ministry of extending the call of Christ to make disciples around the world (Matthew 28:19-20).