How long do you hold them under?
A few years ago, I was talking to some children from a local school about baptism, and I explained how we do things in our baptist churches. One of the children put his hand up and asked “How long do you hold them under for?” Good question. The answer, of course, is “a split second” – but its a split second which makes a life-time of difference. Baptism is a moment of committment and obedience which demonstrates our faith in Jesus, and our willingness to be known a a disciple. It really is a life-changing experience, making a faith which is hidden and private into an open profession. If you love Jesus, and you have never been baptised – why not?
This Sunday, we will share with Ted and Alex Watt-Ruffel, as they both make that step of faith and committment. It will be the fourth baptismal service in my time at Margate, and we need to pray that God will move in many hearts and lives, and that more and more people will respond in faith and obedience. Please come and join us on Sunday morning, and pray that Alex and Ted will be richly blessed and surrounded by love and peace. Pray too for their family and friends, and for all who will share the service with us.
On Monday evening (7th September) there will be a TEAR Fund evening at St Peters Baptist Church (7.30pm) – do come and support it if you can.
Have a good week – Stephen.
“It took a lot of will-power, but I finally managed to give up dieting…”
