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Wednesday, September
If you have already been baptized numerous times, what do you do? You give the extra ones back! Just kidding! :) God knows how to sort through the different denominations teaching of baptism. Of course, God looks to our heart anyway!
- The baptism of infants is an option in the United Methodist Church. (This is not required). Parents can choose to wait for their child to profess their own faith. This many times happens at confirmation age.
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- Adult baptism can happen at any age. A person can profess their faith in Christ at any age. I have baptized people over 80 years old. We are never too old to profess our faith in Jesus and be baptized.
- There are three methods of baptism in the United Methodist Church: sprinkling, pouring, and immersion. Any method is permissible. The meaning of baptism in Christ is always the focus beyond the method.
If you have any additional questions, please let me or one of the pastors know.
Amelia’s baptism this Sunday has me excited about one of the greatest things my ordination allows me to do… baptize. Plus, I will get to be Grandad!
Have a great Labor Day Weekend!
Shalom,
Philip
