Welcome
*Hymn
“Shine, Jesus, Shine” NS 45
OR “Firm Foundation” NS 10
*Invocation
*Hymn
“Jesus Is the Rock” Sing through twice. NS 24
OR “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High” NS 33
Suggested Scripture Readings
Matthew 28:19–20
Acts 2:38
Charge to the Candidate(s)
Congregation Sharing
Congregation members will be asked to take colored paper hands out of
their bulletins and write on them encouraging comments to the candidate(s).
These will be collected (by individuals chosen before the service) and will
be placed in a scrapbook along with photos of the service and other
mementos. The scrapbook can be given to the candidate during a reception
after the service.
*Hymn
“God Forgave My Sin in Jesus’ Name” HS 382
OR “My Lord, I Come This Hour to Make” HS 357
Baptism of the Candidate(s)
Congratulations to the Candidate(s)
If the baptism is outside, after the candidate is baptized release live
butterflies (if available) symbolizing a new life.
*Closing Hymn
“Companions on the Journey” NS 7
OR “We Are One in the Spirit” HS 466
*Closing Prayer
