Baptisms

“Baptism is full of meaning. Your baptism declares your faith, shares Christ’s burial and resurrection, symbolizes your death to your old life, and announces your new life in Christ. It is also a celebration of your inclusion in God’s family.”

“Your baptism is a physical picture of a spiritual truth. It represents what happened the moment God brought you into his family.

“Baptism doesn’t make you a member of God’s family; only faith in Christ does that. Baptism shows you are part of God’s family. Like a wedding ring, it is a visible reminder of an inward commitment made in your heart. It is an act in initiation, not something you put off until you are spiritually mature. The only biblical condition is that you believe.”

“Being included in God’s family is the highest honor and the greatest privilege you will ever receive.”

(From The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren)

RiverValley Church will be having baptisms on July 25th immediately following the 10:00am service. Please join us at the home of Lance and Cindy Schaefer to celebrate several believers taking the step to proclaim their faith through being obedient to God’s call to be baptized.

If you are interested in being baptized, please contact the church office.