MinistriesBaptism
Overview
Baptism is an outward symbol of an inward change. It signifies our identification with Christ and his saving work done on our behalf on the cross. As we are immersed and raised out of the water, we mirror Christ’s death, burial and resurrection. With this act, modeled by Christ (John 1:29-34), we demonstrate that the old has passed away, and that he is making all things new. Baptism is a bold statement of our desire to be Christ followers. Furthermore, Jesus’ final words in Matthew 28, often referred to as the Great Commission, include the admonition that we should be drawing people to Christ and “baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.”
If you are a believer in Christ and have never been baptized, we encourage you to consider it. That’s why on a regular basis we offer the opportunity for those who have chosen Christ to follow him in baptism.
We do this out in our Town Square at Irving Bible Church where that little fountain with the bridge over it converts to a baptismal. In this way we can celebrate the act of identifying with Christ in his death and resurrection and our new life in him.
The next baptisms are scheduled for April 8.
Mandatory Classes:
Children’s class: Sunday, March 25 at 5 p.m. in the Training Center (located adjacent to The Tubes in the Town Square). A parent is required to attend. Make-up class: 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28.
Middle School/High School class: Please contact Mary Ann Connor at (972) 560-4617 by March 23 to schedule a meeting with the Middle School and/or High School Pastor.
Adults’ class: Sunday, March 25 at 9 a.m. in West C. Make-up class: Wednesday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. in AZ15.
