Have you been baptized… calling on the highest name?
Have you taken the plunge yet?
Baptism symbolizes our old self has died, as Jesus died, and our new self is risen, just as Christ rose from the dead. Baptism is intended to be our first way of identifying with Jesus and our first act of obedience to God. Through baptism we take on the name of Jesus Christ as a wife takes on the name of her new husband. The church is the bride of Christ and baptism in His name signifies submission to Christ as our Lord and head. Jesus said, "I and my Father are one." Jesus and God are one in Spirit and in incorruptible Flesh (2 Corinthians 5:19; Colossians 1:15-19*; Hebrews 1:1-3). Calling on the name of Jesus specifies who God the Father intends for us to follow. God has many names, and there are a myriad names of idol gods, but there is only one name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved (Acts 4:12). It pleases God the Father to call on the name of His Son JESUS (Matthew 28:18; Colossians 1:19; 2 Peter 1:17†; 1 John 2:23)! For they are one God (Deuteronomy 6:4; 10:30; Mark 12:29)
Other references: Isaiah 52:6 (John 8:28; 9:9); Zechariah 14:9; Matthew 3:17; 17:5 (Mark 1:11)†; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 15:20* (1 Peter 1:3, 4; Revelations 1:5); Ephesians 4:5, 6; 1 Timothy 2:5
If you would like to be baptized and/or desire to learn more, please attend the FRUITS™ Christians Anonymous preparation class. For an in-depth study of the Godhead, please sign up for FRUITS™ The Right Church series.
Classes are held on 2nd and 3rd Thursdays each month. Baptisms are normally scheduled on the 1st Sundays of each month. Our next baptism is scheduled for 1st Sunday during or immediately following service. If you desire to make arrangements for your baptism and/or need accommodations please contact us immediately at 608.230.5122 or email: info@zioncitychurch.org
If you have not been baptized since becoming a follower of Jesus, or just have questions contact Stefanie Brown-Riles in INTAKE at 608.230.5122 or email us: intake@zioncitychurch.org
Baptismal Services
Baptismal Services are conducted every 1st Sunday at Zion City International located 1317 Applegate Road. Candidates are encouraged to attend weekend services promptly at 12:00 noon and join in the worship. This will help provide focus and condition your mind for a more fulfilling experience during baptism. All adult and youth candidates must complete the Baptism form provided for you before baptism. Christians Anonymous Classes are strongly encouraged prior to being baptized. Baptismal candidates under the age of 12 must fully complete their Christians Anonymous classes.
All baptismal candidates are asked to report to the Baptismal area towards the end or immediately following services on the day or evening of the baptism to get prepared. If you have any questions, please call 608.230.5122.
Baptismal Attire in the form of a robe is provided for ALL candidates. In the event that no robe is available, please attend to the following dress attire for Women and Men respectively:
Attire for Women
White blouse or shirt
White socks
White clothing articles (skirt, dress, pants, jeans or khakis)
Dark underwear
Two Towels
Attire for Men
White shirt and a White T-shirt
White socks
White pants, jeans or khakis
Dark underwear
Two Towels
Baby Dedication Services
Baby Dedication Services are conducted by request only. Requests must be made by legal parent/guardian.
St. John 3:3-5; Acts 4:12
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