Baptism

The Church welcomes members, regular guests, family of members, and people with special circumstances to receive Baptism at Faith Community Church.

What we believe:

We believe in the one baptism of all believers, which bestows God’s promise of salvation and affects a washing and a purification of the believer. Adult baptism is made by an individual in response to their coming of faith. Infant baptism affords a child the promise of God’s salvation through the exercise of the parents’ faith, but suggests that renewal and purification are appropriate as the experience of faith is felt in the maturing child. It is hoped that a response to faith will be made by the baptized child through the process of a Confirmation ministry or through a personal confession of faith.

Infant Baptism or Dedication

Baptism for infants/children is offered if one or both of the child's parents are Christians. Infant or child baptism is usually celebrated during worship on Sunday mornings. On occasion, the baptism can be conducted at an alternative time due to the special circumstances or needs of the family. If the parents desire to dedicate their child, the same ceremony and procedures are used but without the anointing with water. Before any Baptism, the parents and the child will need to schedule a meeting with the Pastor.

Adult Baptism

Baptism for adults and youth is offered as an acknowledgement of a personal profession of faith in Christ. Adult or youth baptisms are usually celebrated during worship on Sunday mornings. Adult or youth baptism conducted during worship is a ceremony that includes 1) the person making an affirmation of faith in Christ and 2) the Pastor anointing the person with water. Baptism individuals are asked to meet 15 minutes prior to the service with the Pastor for last minute instructions and prayer.

Baptism is generally a requirement for church membership.

On the day of the Baptism 

Infant and child baptism conducted during worship is a ceremony that includes 1) the parents reaffirmation of faith and commitment to raise the child with faith in Christ, 2) the Pastor anointing the child with water, 3) the giving of a handmade leaf with the baptized person’s name embroidered on it, in which the parents place on the Baptismal banner representing the Tree of Life with the roots of the tree being Jesus the Christ, 4) the child symbolically being received into fellowship of the church, and 5) the launching of balloons, with the child’s name inside, announcing to the whole world the good news. Parents are asked to meet 15 minutes prior to the service with the Pastor for last minute instructions and prayer.