Baptism Briefing

Congratulations on making this life changing decision! We are looking forward to seeing you at Britwell Baptist Church on Friday 17th November 2023.

Baptism is a defining moment in the life of any Christian and it symbolises the washing away of our sinful past and the chance to start a new life of righteousness in Jesus. Find out more on what it means to be baptised here: kcionline.org/baptism. If you haven't already done so, please read the Baptism Info

Here are some practical things for your special day:

Venue

- Britwell Baptist Church

Arrival Time

- 6pm to allow time to get settled find your changing area and get changed and ready.

- You will then meet with the meeting leaders to pray and be briefed on the running order and what will happen at 6:30pm before the Baptism service which will start at 7pm prompt.

- any guests can arrive from 6:45/7pm

What to wear

- Please wear suitable comfortable clothes to be baptised in (t shirt, leggings or shorts - you may want to wear swim wear underneath ladies). Avoid white clothes.

What to bring

- Bath towel, flip flops, spare clothes to change into afterwards.

There will be some light refreshments after the service. Exciting and look forward to seeing you there!

What is a Baptism?

Baptism is a defining moment in the life of any Christian; it symbolises the washing away of our sinful past and the chance to start a new life of righteousness in Jesus.

Jesus showed us the importance of baptism, choosing to do so not because He was sinful, but to demonstrate His obedience to God's will.

As Christians, we are called to respond and be obedient to God's command for our lives by being baptised in water, as told in 1 Peter 3:21;

“...and this water symbolises baptism that now saves you also - not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a good conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ.”

So, baptism is not an optional extra. It is for everyone who has truly repented of their sins, who believes in Jesus and is willing to submit to His authority in every area of their life.

Your Baptism

On the night your leader and one of the senior leaders of the church will be the ones to baptise you, and you will also have an opportunity to share a short testimony about how you arrived at a decision to follow Christ and be baptised.

Please do invite your family and friends to come along to support you on this special occasion. We share light refreshments together at the end of the service and it’s always great to be surrounded by loved ones as you make this decision.

After the baptism your leaders will present you with a Bible and a certificate and take time to pray with you as you commit your life to Christ.

register Your Interest in 2024 here

If you have already registered to be baptised, please find the briefing below with all the information you need.