Baptisms and Dedications
Baptisms
Jesus said, 'Go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and the Son and of the Holy Spirit'. In keeping with this Great Commission here at Orchard we follow the practice of 'believer's baptism'.
Baptism is by total immersion, although we hold that it is the depth of the faith - not the depth of the water - that is important. In going through the waters of baptism an individual is making a public declaration of a personal faith in Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Lord. It is a picture of being buried and raised to new life or an external demonstration of an internal experience and is a time of spiritual renewal.
If you want to know more about Baptism please contact the church office.
Some recent Baptisms at Orchard
Infant Dedications
As Christians we believe that everyone is special to Jesus, especially children. In fact Jesus told His disciples off when they refused to allow children to come to him.
Like many other Christian churches, here at Orchard we practice Infant Dedication instead of infant Baptism (Christening). This is a ceremony through which we thank God for the safe arrival and life of the child. The parents make a promise to God to prayerfully raise the child in a godly way until he or she can make a decision to follow God for his or her self. These parental responsibilities include teaching and training the child in God's Word, demonstrating an example of godliness, disciplining according to God's ways, and praying earnestly for the child.