Valley Community Baptist Church

BAPTISM

Baptism is an outward symbol of the inner commitment we have made in our heart to Jesus Christ. Baptism does not bring salvation, but it is an act of obedience to demonstrate that you have salvation. Jesus was baptized and included baptism in His Great Commission to His disciples.

Valley leaders urge those who have trusted Christ as their Savior to follow Him in baptism. Were you baptized as an infant? You can affirm the intent of your parents who baptized you with the hope that you would follow Christ by deciding to be baptized yourself.

Valley offers baptism celebrations several times each year. After completing a brief class and a baptism interview, you can be ready for this exciting step of Christian growth.

THE PROCESS:

First, choose a baptism date. The sooner the better! Then register for a baptism class which you may attend in person or complete online.

Baptism celebrations will take place on the following dates:

>April 7/8, 2012
>August 26, 2012 - River Baptism

Completion of a baptism class in person or online is required for baptism. Classes are led by Pastor Doug Christgau to help you understand the meaning and process of baptism and to make wise decisions about your own baptism. Deacon interviews will follow the classes on the scheduled dates. Please register for a baptism celebration and a corresponding baptism class by completing the form below or by contacting Lindsay Cooper at 860.673.6826 x122.

>April Baptism

>Baptism Class: Sunday, March 25, 9:30 a.m., Room 337

>Deacon Interviews: Sunday, April 1, 9:30 a.m., Room 337

>River Baptism

>Baptism Class: Sunday, July 22, 11 a.m., Room 337

>Deacon Interviews: Sunday, July 29, 11 a.m., Room 337

Registration Form:
Please fill out and submit the form below to sign up for a class and baptism date:

First Name:     Last Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Home Phone: Email: Age:

Class you will complete in preparation for baptism (choose one):

March 25 July 22 Online lesson

Date you would like to be baptized (choose one):

April 7/8 August 26

If you have chosen to complete the online lesson, please read the online lesson instructions below.

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If you have registered to complete the online lesson:
Once your registration form has been received and processed the online lesson will be emailed to you which will include the baptism lesson, worksheet and application. Read the baptism lesson and complete the worksheet and application. Be sure to download the file and save a copy to your computer so that you are able to save your changes. Email your completed lesson as an attachment to Lindsay Cooper at lcooper@valleycommunity.cc. Shortly after your completed lesson has been reviewed you will be contacted with the next available Deacon interview date. Please note that you will sign your completed application at the time of your Deacon interview.

If you have registered to attend a class:
Download the baptism application and bring a completed copy to class. Please note that the Telling Your Spiritual Story section of the application will be done as an exercise in class. Children and student baptism applications must be obtained through the ministry area. Parents of minors must complete a consent form.
Adult Baptism Application
Under 18 Consent Form

Deacon Interview:

Following completion of the class or online lesson is an interview with two Deacons who will listen to you share how you became a Christian. Please plan to attend the Deacon interview on the scheduled date and time that corresponds with the class you completed. If you completed the online lesson we will contact you with the next available interview date. At least one parent of a child under 13 is asked to be present when the child meets with the deacons. This will verify that the child truly understands the Gospel and that there is a real life-change as a result. Young people (under 18 years of age) must have a signed consent form in order to be baptized.

Participate in a baptism celebration:
Invite friends and relatives to this joyous occasion, especially those from outside of Valley. The ceremony does not require you to give a speech. Your time underwater is momentary.