CHRISTMAS POINSETTIA SALE SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM ORDER DEADLINE: DECEMBER 8 INTRODUCTION In baptism, God names us as God’s own beloved children; God promises to be our God and welcomes us into the family of Christ; God makes Christ’s death and resurrection for us present to us and at work in us. The baptism of believers’ children especially makes visible the prevenient nature of grace— that God reaches out to, and accepts, us Poinsettias on the communion rails, around the trees, in the before we reach out to, and accept, God. foyers... a great way to celebrate someone you love or who At the same time, in baptism, is now in God’s hands. we acknowledge for ourselves and our children the gift and claim of God’s grace, Each plant is florist quality and great for replanting. The and we commit ourselves and our children cost is $12, with proceeds benefitting our Christmas Offering for the FLC Kitchen. You may order poinsettias by to live out of God’s grace as faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. turning in the form below, by contacting Tami Kellberg at Thus, baptism marks the birth, at any age,
[email protected] or 512-478-5684 (ext. 226), or online of a disciple of Jesus Christ. at fumcaustin.org/poinsettia. PRESENTATION Orders must be turned in by 12:00 noon on Sunday, Who is presented for baptism? December 8. Plants can be picked up after worship on Anthony Nimubona Sunday, December 22, and Christmas Eve, December 24. Son of Alexis Nimubona and Mariam Habonimana _____________________________________________________ PARENTS’ RE-AFFIRMATION