Baptism is not an act that sets God's forgiveness in motion, but rather a public acknowledgement that you believe. The Bible, God's Word to us, tells us that if we simply believe and receive that reconciliation, we are saved. His word tells us that God created us for Himself. It is because of our sin, and God's lack of sin that we were separated from His original intent of a relationship with Him. God loved us so much and wanted to restore us, He sent His Son out of desperate love for us and to restore our relationship with Him. Read John 3:16 and Romans 10:9-10

The act of baptism symbolizes the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ and our identification with Him. It also symbolizes death to sin with the old way of life, and rising with Him to a new life, free from the power of sin and death. Read Romans 6:3-8 and Colossians 2:12

At New Life we only practice believer's baptism for those who have made a personal and knowledgeable decision to believe and follow Christ. For parents who wish to entrust their child publicly to Christ and seek the church's help in raising the child in the Christian faith, New Life periodically provides a child dedication service.

The person who is performing the baptism will ask if you have made a decision to believe and follow Christ. A simple "yes" or "yes, I have" is sufficient. However, if you wish to read your testimony, please let us know in the form above.

Baptism is performed during the service, so there is not time to change clothes before baptism. Please arrive early and we will provide a t-shirt to you to wear. It is a good idea to wear a bathing suit underneath your clothing and bring a change of clothes.

Please bring a large towel. Some people have felt more comfortable bringing a robe to wear over wet clothing. If you forget your towel, we will provide one.