Presentation Worship Committee

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM -2- May 8th, 2016 Commitment of Godparents: Elaine Thomas and Barbara Neamtu Presentation Worship Committee The Sacrament of Baptism proclaims and celebrates the grace Minister: Recognizing many persons nurture and of God. By water and the Spirit we are called and claimed and influence the life of a child will you support commissioned. Maxine and her parents as they grow in faith? We are called God’s own, given our identity as children of Godparents: I will, God being my helper. God. We are claimed by Christ, united with Christ, with each Congregational Promise: other and with the Christian community of every time and As a baptized and baptizing church, we commit ourselves to place. support and uphold you within the community of faith. May On behalf of the congregation of First Grantham United God grant us all the grace to live our baptism. Church, I present Maxine Barbara Neamtu daughter of Leah Prayers of Thanksgiving and the Pouring of Water: and Daryl for initiation into the body of Christ through God be with you, baptism. And also with you. Profession of Faith and Promises: Lift up your hearts, Leah and Daryl We lift them to God, Let us give our thanks to God, Minister: Do you believe in one God? Father, Son and Holy It is good to give God thanks and praise. Spirit? Pouring of the water: Ashleigh & Mila Parents: We do, by the grace of God. Listen to its free-flowing powers Minister: Desiring the freedom of new life in Christ, do Listen to its releasing powers; you seek to resist evil, and to live in love and Listen to its welcoming powers: justice? Prayer Parents: We do, God being our helper. Gracious and Holy God, We bless you for the gift of life, Minister: Will you follow the way of Jesus Christ? and, within it, the gift of water. Parents: We will, God being our helper Over its unshaped promise your Spirit hovered at creation. Minister: In baptism, Maxine takes an important step in By water comes the growth of the earth. her journey of faith. Through water, you led the children of Israel to freedom. Will you care for her and help her to take her In the waters of the Jordan your Child Jesus was baptized. place within the mission and witness of Christ’s Now may your Spirit be upon us and what we do, Church? That this water may be a sign for all of new life in Christ, In whose name we pray. Amen. Parents: We will, God being our helper. -3- Act of Baptism: Maxine Barbara Neamtu We baptize you, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen Maxine Barbara Neamtu, child of God, with the sign of the cross you, from this day forward, are claimed as Christ’s forever. Amen Maxine Barbara Neamtu, being born by water and the Spirit, may you be a faithful witness of Jesus Christ. May God bless and keep you always. Presentation to Congregation “God Claims You” Presentation of Candle This candle has been lit from the Christ candle and is a reminder of the light of Christ that comes to us as followers of Jesus. Whenever it is lit, may it be a reminder to you and your child of the presence of Christ in your lives. Presentation of Stole This stole has been crafted by one of our members as a reminder of this day and that Christ calls us all to service in the world. The stole is a reminder of Jesus humility as he washed the disciple’s feet. Presentation from Kid’s Church The Kids and Youth give this gift from our hearts to you Maxine, to welcome you to First Grantham’s family. As the youth in your church family, we will always help protect you and guide you through your faith journey.