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Jesus commanded it (Mk 16:6, Mt 28:16-20)<\/p>\n

Jesus Himself was baptised (Mt 3:13-17)<\/p>\n

The Apostles commanded it (Ac 2:37-47, 10:44-48)<\/p>\n

If we love Him, we will keep and obey His commandments (Jn 14:15)<\/p>\n

We validate our faith by our obedience to His word (Jas 2:17-18)<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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If you have made a commitment to accept Jesus Christ as your personal saviour, come and declare your faith in Him through baptism.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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TO BAPTISE MEANS<\/strong>
\n\u201cTo dip, to plunge, to immerse\u201d (Mk 1:5, Jn 3:23, Ac 8:36-39). <\/span>By definition and usage, the word means \u2018to put into or under water so as to entirely immerse or submerge\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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BAPTISM IS<\/strong>
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    BAPTISM HAS
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    (Do note that due to COVID-19, the date\/time is subject to change.)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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    2nd Nov 2025 <\/div>
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    All baptismal candidates are to attend a 5- week Christian Foundation Course<\/strong> \u201cSpiritual Milk\u201d. Through this course, you will glean a better understanding of your new life as a believer of Christ. This course is also suitable for anyone who would like to find out more about the Christian faith. The course is organised as follows:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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      \n<\/span>As a new-born babe needs milk to sustain his life and grow healthily, likewise a new believer in Christ needs the spiritual milk of God\u2019s Word to grow in Him.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \n<\/span>Our dedicated teachers will break down each session and go through topics where you can ask questions and maximise your learning with a guided structure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \nLearn more as you discuss your answers with your fellow brothers and sisters that you meet with each week who are walking together on this journey with you!
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          For the upcoming Christian Foundation Course or Water Baptism, please contact your Service pastoral staff or our church office at 63455575.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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