LIFE TO THE FULL _ HEALTHY & FULFILLED!

We are excited to start advent with a baptismal service.

Because that's what Christmas is all about!

Jesus came and was born as a baby...

Not for tinsel & turkey celebrations

But, that we may know new life in him.

that we would recognise him as the Saviour of the World!

and turn to follow him.

Which is exactly what Baptism is all about.

Jesus came to make God known, which, he did through his teachings, his miracles and the way that he lived!

But he also came to die in our place, for our sins. That, we may be forgiven and set free.

Knowing new life in Jesus.

Washed clean of all our sin and given a new life to live in his love.

some of Jesus last words are recorded in Matthew 28:18-20 NIV.  It says...

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. [19] Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, [20] and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

and at the first chance, empowered by the Holy Spirit, Peter stood up and said in Acts 2:22-24,32-33,36-41 NIV.

“Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. [23] This man was handed over to you by God’s deliberate plan and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross. [24] But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him...

...[32] God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it. [33] Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear...

...[36] “Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.” [37] When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” [38] Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. [39] The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.” [40] With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” [41] Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.

Having seen Jesus for who he is, Having seen all his teachings, his miracles the way he lived, loved, died and rose again to life.  The disciples were convinced and sought to share the good news.

Will you see Jesus for who he is and choose to follow him?  Choosing to be a disciple of Jesus.  Turning from sin and putting your faith in Jesus. knowing his forgiveness.  

Then baptism is the next step... an outward declaration of what Jesus has done in your life.  Symbolic of the death and burial of your old life... the old you... and the resurrection to new life and the new you in Jesus. Washed clean and forgiven of all sin. to walk in the fulness of God and all that he has done for us.

There's no greater way to live!!!

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