Baptism Baptisms are scheduled for the third Sunday of the month. Holy Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into the Church. It is one of the two sacraments of the reformed church - baptism and communion.  For Christians, this sacrament is the gateway into the family of families, the Church.  It can be received at any age. Baptism is a pre-requisite for full membership in the church which occurs following confirmation. Pastors are available to discuss the meaning and significance of this sacrament.   Baptism is: a sacrament instituted by Christ and administered by the church an essential part of the public ministry of the church part of the full expression of the Word of God a means of showing the saving grace of the Word of God in Jesus Christ affirms that believers and their children are heirs of the covenant of grace both God's act and the people's response administered only once to each person as a sign of membership in the universal church not administered as an emergency measure to ensure salvation

To arrange for a date and discuss the service, please plan to meet with a pastor two weeks in advance. Contact Becki Crane (925) 283-9990 ext 221