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Holy Communion

An outward sign of an inward graceBaptism

Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the

Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am

with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:16-20

Catalystinitiates or causes important change to begin

Baptism is CatalyticBaptism is a physical experience with deep spiritual impact

“It is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” Eph 2:8

Baptism is an AwakeningThe Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” Rms 8:15

Baptism is an Incubator“For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free.” 1 Cor 12:13

Bapt ism

Baptism is part of the lifelong process of salvation.

Salvation included both God's initiating activity of grace and a willing human response.

L iv ing Our Bapt ismGratitude

“God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Rm 5:8

L iv ing Our Bapt ismGrow

“I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.” Phil 3:12

L iv ing Our Bapt ismGive

Don’t be obsessed with getting your own way. Forget yourselves long enough to give a helping hand. Phil 2:4

Remember who you are!

An outward sign of an inward graceBaptismRemember Your