Baptism Night!
THIS WEEK, on Wednesday, April 8, we are celebrating baptisms at PowerLife!
There is still time to sign up, so please note the important information below.
Last week, during PowerLife, I taught students what the Bible says about baptism, why we are called to baptize, and I even told them why you should NOT be baptized (out of guilt or fear, pressure from family or friends, or just to fulfil a religious obligation). Then, I extended an invitation to all students (and their families) to pray about their decision in the week ahead.
If anyone has been baptized before, you do not need to be baptized again. However, some students may feel called to mark their faith journey by affirming their baptism tomorrow night through the waters of baptism. Ultimately, we trust your family with this decision.
Also, please know Confirmation (celebrated at the end of eighth grade) is officially known as the AFFIRMATION of baptism in the Lutheran church. It’s our way of giving students an opportunity to RESPOND to the promise God made to them in their baptism.
Simply put, it means everyone at PowerLife will get the opportunity to AFFIRM their baptism during Confirmation, so there is truly no pressure to be baptized again.
Some of our students (and their family members) have never been baptized before and some have. Either way, please know we invite ANYONE who feels called to be baptized to do so tomorrow night!
If any students or their family members would like to be baptized during PowerLife tomorrow night on Wednesday, April 8, please sign up in advance.
The registration link will close at NOON on Wednesday. After that point, you will need to send an email to [email protected] to get signed up!
All students are encouraged to attend PowerLife tomorrow night (even if they are not getting baptized), as everyone will be celebrating baptisms together in the Worship Center.
Afterward, we will have small group discussions like usual.
Family and friends of anyone getting baptized are invited to join us next week, too!
NOTE: Due to the large number of students who plan to be baptized, we will be making an adjustment to our meeting times for THIS WEEK ONLY!
++ SCHEDULE for THIS Wednesday, April 8 ++
GRADE 6 – 6:00-7:15 pm
GRADE 7 – 6:30-7:30 pm
GRADE 8 – 7:00-8:00 pm
Celebrating baptisms with a large group might be a new experience for some. Please remember, everyone in the room is celebrating with you (with loud cheers and bold prayers), and everyone getting baptized is openly declaring their faith and trust in God (inspiring those who witness)!
All family members and friends from your group will be right up there at the water with you!
It’s a beautiful and faith-filled time together. We are committed to making this a holy and sacred space—no matter how many people are gathered.
If you have other questions or concerns, please email Justin Stoffa. Always happy to help!