Baptism

Why do Lutheran Christians baptize?

We baptize, quite simply, because Jesus commands us to do so. In Matthew 28:16-20, Jesus told his disciples to make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. When people of whatever age are baptized, the journey of Christian discipleship begins.

What happens in baptism?

When a person is baptized, whether as an infant, teenager or adult, they become a member of the Christian community. As a member of this community, a newly baptized person joins with other baptized Christians in living as disciples of Jesus Christ. As disciples of Jesus Christ, baptized people understand that their sins are forgiven, they live in a relationship with a loving God, and they are called to model their lives after Jesus.

When are people baptized at Hope?

Because baptism makes a person part of the Christian community, almost every baptism at Hope happens during Sunday morning worship. As we welcome people to the Christian community through baptism, we celebrate with them, their families and friends. Baptisms are conducted on the first Sunday of each month during one or more of the worship services and at certain other "festival" seasons during the year.

How do I arrange a baptism?

All parents who who desire to have their child baptized will need to attend a baptism preparation class with one of the pastors, unless they have previously attended a class for an older child.   Adults desiring to be baptized will meet with one of the pastors for individual instruction. Please contact the church office at 248-553-7170 or email Pastor Brad or Pastor Lauren with any questions you may have.

What does the baptismal font mean to Hope?

The baptismal font is located at the entrance of the sanctuary. It is placed in the center of the main aisle to purposefully serve as a reminder that each baptized person is a child of God. On any given Sunday, you will find adults and children alike, swishing their hands in the baptismal font and marking a sign of the cross on their foreheads.

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Hope Lutheran Church                                                           Sunday Morning Worship Times:
39200 W. Twelve Mile Road                                                    8:15am   Traditional Worship
Farmington Hills, MI                                                               9:25am   FAITH5! Worship/Learning 48331                                                                                   9:30am   Contemporary Worship
                                                                                          11:00am   Contemporary Worship
Telephone: 248-553-7170
Fax: 248-553-4126

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