Baptism Request Form

Mahalo for your interest in being baptized. Baptism is a tremendous blessing and an important first step of obedience for new followers of Jesus. In this form, we will walk you through the following steps, with the last step being the actual request form.

Your name *

Email address *

1. Requirements for Baptism

Baptism is one of the most significant experiences a Christian will have in life. We want it
to be as meaningful for you as God intended.

For this reason, we require each person baptized by our church to affirm these statements below wholeheartedly.

Please read and affirm each statement that you personally agree.

I affirm that... *

God, the loving creator and ruler of the world, made us rulers of the world under him. (Revelation 4:11)

I rejected the ruler, God. I tried to live life on my own, but failed miserably (Romans 3:10-12)

The punishment I deserve for my rebellion is death and judgment. (Hebrews 9:27)

In his love, God sent his perfect son Jesus to die in my place, take my punishment, and bring forgiveness. (1 Peter 3:18)

God raised Jesus to life again as the ruler of the world. He has given me new life. (1 Peter 1:3)

I have submitted to Jesus as my king, and look forward to living under his rule forever. (John 3:36)

2. The Significance of Baptism

The Significance of Baptism *

“What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.” (Romans 6:1-4)

WHY BE BAPTIZED?
To identify with Christ in his death and resurrection.
- “Having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God.” (Colossians 2:12) To signify our acceptance of his sacrifice alone to pay for our sins.

- “He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.” (1 Peter 2:24) To symbolize the death of our old sinful selves, which brought us new life in Christ.

- “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” (Galatians 2:20) To show the world that physical death has no power over us.

- “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?" (1 Corinthians 15:55)

THE ONGOING SIGNIFICANCE OF BAPTISM
This is what it means to be a Christian - to live in the reality of what our baptism portrays: day by day we look away from ourselves to God and say, "Because of Christ, your Son, I come to you. In him I belong to you. I am at home with you. He is my only hope of acceptance with you. I receive that acceptance anew every day. My hope is based on his death for me and my death in him. My life in him is a life of faith in you, Father. Because of him I trust your working in me and for me. The same power and glory that you used to raise him from the dead you will use to help me. In that promise of future grace I believe, and in that I hope. That is what makes my life new. O Christ, how I glory in what my baptism portrays! Thank you for dying my death for me and giving new life to me. Amen." [John Piper]

I have read and understand the reason and significance of Baptism

3. Baptism Request Form

Phone number *

Address

I have been baptized before?

Parent's Name - if the person interested in baptism is a child.

We typically baptize middle-school age and above.

Child's Age

min: 11 / max: 17

We typically baptize middle-school age and above (11-17 yrs).

Here are the Harbor Elder's Thoughts on Childhood Baptism
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17MZDdSK1HaaWjRzcjHJa2LPDlEJCcv7C

Is there a specific person that you'd like to help baptize you?

How long have you attended Harbor Church? *

Your Story...

Please answer these three questions to learn more about your relationship journey with Jesus.

What led you to a relationship with Jesus? *

What's the reason you put your trust in Jesus to save you from your sins? *

What difference has Jesus made in your life lately? *

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