Baptism
At First Presbyterian, when a baby is born or adopted, we place a rose in the front of the church and note the child's arrival in the bulletin. We welcome the new baby, show how happy we are that there is a new child among us, and give thanks for this new life.
Soon, parents may begin to think about having their child baptized. Parents now encounter many questions. What is Baptism? What does it mean to be baptized? Can our baby be baptized at home? Do we need to be members of First Presbyterian Church to have our baby baptized here?
To help answer some of these questions, every few months First Press will hold a workshop for all families who are anticipating a baptism. This class is a requirement for parents before children are baptized. About once a month children are baptized during one of the morning services. Membership in the church by at least one parent is required in order to present a child for baptism.
The topics covered in these classes include: Baptism and Its Meaning, Living Faithfully with Your Child, Caring for and Nurturing Your Child at Church, and Planning for the Baptism Day.
The next available classes are January 21, March 17, or May 19 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to noon, in the Vance Room. Childcare will be provided upon request.
Signing Up
As soon as a family anticipates that they are ready to have their child baptized, contact Jennifer Sansbury, our Executive Administrative Assistant, at 734-662-4466, ext. 343 or email Jennifer at jsansbury@firstpresbyterian.
Baptism Dates
January 29 at 9:30 or 11:00 a.m.
February 12 at 11:00 a.m.
March 25 at 9:30 or 11:00 a.m.
April 15 at 11:00 a.m.
May 27 at 9:30 or 11:00 a.m.
"In baptism, God adopts us and names us family ... We belong to each other in a new and special way through Jesus. Biology makes us relatives, but being claimed by God in baptism makes us family."
— Dr. Mary Hughes, Who Is My Family?