The Baptist Church practices the two ordinances commanded by Jesus during His ministry: Communion (Lord's Supper) and Baptism. These ordinances are carried out as symbols of spiritual truth — called sacraments in other Christian traditions.

The Two Ordinances

Communion

Also called the Lord's Supper, Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of every month. We invite all believers to participate with us as we remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

Baptism

In Baptist churches, only believers receive baptism. We practice Believer's Baptism by full immersion for those who believe and want to follow Christ.

Believer’s Baptism

The act of baptism symbolizes the spiritual change that has already taken place within the individual by repenting and accepting Jesus. It is a public declaration of faith and one of the ways to become a full member of our community.

Baptism is done by immersion in the baptistry — a pool large enough for one or more people to be baptized by full immersion. Full immersion is used because it is the method recorded in the Bible and in the early church. Jesus Himself was baptized by immersion by His cousin John the Baptist.

“We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.”

— Romans 6:4

Child Dedication

We do not practice infant baptism. However, we do schedule a Child Dedication Ceremony for parents with young children — a time to pray for the children and for parents to dedicate themselves to educating their child in the knowledge of God and God’s Word.

Our Baptistry

Baptistry