For we died and were buried with Christ by baptism. And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, now we also may live new lives. (Romans 6:4, NLT)
Why be baptized? Baptism paints the truest picture of dying to sin and arising to Christ and new life! Baptism is a public declaration of a new association. Baptism is a decision to GO PUBLIC with your faith, and publicly associate with the name and the teaching of Jesus. Since the time Jesus left this earth, and a person could no longer PHYSICALLY associate with him, BAPTISM is the way a person associates themselves with Christ!
If you have decided to be a follower of Christ, your next step is to be baptized. Don't put it off. This Sunday at 3:00PM on the East Beach of Lake Tholocco on Fort Rucker, Crossroads will be holding our third Beach, BBQ and Baptism celebration! Sign up in the lobby to be baptized or just show up and be baptized. Bring some shorts, a dark t-shirt and a towel. Bring a side dish, some Bubba-burgers, hot dogs, a dessert or whatever! We'll baptize all who wish to be baptized, and then eat, hang out and have a good time.
Last year over 250 people witnessed 45 people get baptized. Don't miss this event. It's one of the most important things that takes place at Crossroads, and in the life of those who have made the decision to be followers of Christ. ALL ARE WELCOME!!!!
See you Sunday.
