Fellowship Memphis

I wanted to share why I decided to get baptized. I was baptized…or I guess “sprinkled”…when I was 2 months old. I never really thought about my baptism, having gone to churches with infant baptism until I was about 13. Even then, I knew that it did not guarantee my salvation, and it didn’t mean I wasn’t truly saved. It never really bothered me.

About a year and a half ago God removed some major idols from my life (and still is) and I went through a really hard time. Shortly after that the message of the Gospel finally clicked. I realized that I was a sinner and so undeserving of God’s grace and mercy. I knew that by Christ’s death I was made perfect in God’s eyes. I decided to commit my life to Christ. A few months ago I had began to think about getting rebaptized as a way to share my newfound faith in God. After encouragement by friends and family and through prayer, I decided to be baptized at the church picnic.

One verse that really stands out to me is Galatians 3:27, “For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.” To me this paints a picture of literally wearing Christ and our lives being defined by Him. Baptism is a physical sign of taking off my filthy clothes and putting on Christ. God calls us to be baptized as an act of obedience. Though I know it is not necessary for my salvation, I was baptized to show how Christ has been working in my life.

Baptism is open to those who have completed the membership process by attending Discovery classes and submitting their membership packet. To sign up for Discovery, email . If you would like more information about baptism, you may email August LeVangie at .