FOLLOW JESUS IN BAPTISM
The first act of obedience!
The Church will host Baptisms at Shawnee Lake on Sunday, August 31, at 5:30 pm. Join us for an Ice Cream Social and Believers’ Baptism at Shelter House #4, SE Tinman Cir, Topeka, KS 66605.
All persons who publicly share that they receive Jesus Christ as their Savior and commit to following His life and teachings are welcome to be baptized.
Find more information at Get Baptized.
CHRISTIAN BAPTISM is a religious practice where a new follower of Jesus Christ is immersed (fully dipped) in water in the name of Jesus using the Trinitarian Formula (“in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit”). This is the first act of obedience – ordained by Jesus Christ and practiced in the New Testament – required of all persons professing faith and obedience.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
FIRST, ADMIT – Admit to God you have done wrong things (sinned) that have hurt God and others. Apologize to God, turn away from harmful behavior, and start doing good things (See Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23; 1 John 1:9; Acts 3:19).
The Bible says, “For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. Indeed, rarely will anyone die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person someone might actually dare to die. But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us. Much more surely then, now that we have been justified by his blood, will we be saved through him from the wrath of God. For if while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, much more surely, having been reconciled, will we be saved by his life. But more than that, we even boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation” (The Apostle Paul, Romans 5:6-11)
SECOND, BELIEVE JESUS CHRIST DIED FOR YOU AND GOD HAS RAISED HIM FROM THE DEAD – Accept and trust that Jesus is God’s one and only Son who died on the cross in your place and give God the credit for raising Jesus from the dead (See Romans 5:8; Acts 4:12; Acts 16:31a; John 3:16; 1 Peter 3:18; John 14:6).
The Bible says, “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved” (The Apostle Paul, Romans 10:9).
THIRD: CONFESS JESUS CHRIST AS YOUR LORD – Make a religious commitment to be a fully devoted follower of Jesus by trusting Him to be your Rescuer, Redeemer (Savior), and Ultimate Leader (Lord). (See Romans 10:9 and 10; Romans 10:13; Matthew 16:24; Luke 9:23)
The Bible teachers: Now, when the crowd of people heard the Apostle Peter preach on the Day of Pentecost, “they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and to the other apostles, ‘Brothers, what should we do to be saved?’
Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you, for your children, and for all who are far away, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to him” (The Apostle Luke, Acts 2:37-39, NRVS).
FOURTH: DEDICATE YOUR LIFE TO THE JESUS WAY – Tell your family and friends about your new trust in Jesus Christ by coming to the front of the Sanctuary at the end of a worship service to publicly share your decision to be a follower of Jesus (Christian).
Learn more at Get Baptized.
Discover New Life in Christ – Join a Baptism Class Today!
Are you or your child ready to take the next step in your faith journey? Pastor Ivan invites you to join one of our upcoming Baptism and Membership preparation classes starting in August:
🕊️ BAPTISM AHEAD – For children and youth (ages 8 to 16) who want to learn what it means to follow Jesus and be baptized. Classes start Sunday, August 3, at 9:00 AM. These three-week classes will introduce children and their parents to the Gospel, Christian faith, the Church and its mission, and the Ordinance of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
🧭 PATHFINDERS – A three-week class for adults and older teens (16+) exploring Christian faith, baptism, and church membership. Classes start SATURDAY, August 2, at 1:30 PM. These three-week classes will introduce everyone to the Gospel and Christian faith, the Church and its mission, our unique Church family and story, and the Ordinance of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
These small, welcoming classes offer a safe space to ask questions, study the Bible, and prepare for baptism in a meaningful and personal way. Classes meet weekly and are led by caring, experienced leaders.
Let’s walk together toward faith, growth, and new beginnings.
📅 Classes begin soon!
📞 Contact the Church Office to register or Sign Up Online at https://forms.gle/295RUUwMg2vdrE4LA.
✉️ office@wsbctopeka.org | ☎️ (785) 233-4241
“Repent and be baptized… in the name of Jesus Christ” – Acts 2:38
UPDATED 29 July 2025
