Ordinances

Baptism

A person who receives Jesus Christ as Savior by personal faith; who professes him publicly at any worship service; and who indicates a commitment to follow Christ as Lord, shall be received for baptism.

  1. Baptism shall be by immersion in water.

  2. Baptism shall be administered by the pastor or whomever the church shall authorize. The deacons shall assist in the preparation for, and observance of, baptism.

  3. Baptism shall be administered as an act of worship during any worship service.

The Lord’s Supper

The Lord’s Supper is a symbolic act of obedience whereby Christians, through partaking of the bread and fruit of the vine, commemorate the death of Jesus Christ and anticipate His second coming.

  1. The Lord’s Supper shall be observed on the first Sunday of each month, or as otherwise scheduled.

  2. The pastor and deacons shall be responsible for the administration of the Lord’s Supper.

  3. The deacons shall be responsible for the physical preparation of the Lord’s Supper.