Ethos Turns 3!
Posted by Dave Clayton on 10/23/2011
Baptism Sunday (October 23rd)
Posted by Dave Clayton on 09/27/2011
BAPTISM
At Ethos Church, we believe baptism is one of the most exciting moments in a person’s journey of faith.
Baptism is a powerful moment in which we publicly identify ourselves with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ as we surrender our ways to His way. It is a life changing moment.
BAPTISM AT ETHOS CHURCH
At Ethos Church, we celebrate baptism in a variety of ways.
In the past year, people have been baptized in front of large crowds during our Sunday Worship Gatherings, in small groups after a house church meeting on a Wednesday Night, in rivers and pools — even during lunch breaks in our church office with just a handful of friends to celebrate.
Regardless of the time, the place, or the number of people watching — we love to celebrate as people decide to follow Jesus through baptism.
BAPTISM SUNDAY | Oct 23rd (9:15AM, 10:45AM, 5PM, 7PM)
Over the last several months, many of you have made the decision to follow Jesus for the very first time. What an incredible decision! Some of you know you are ready to make that decision, but for a variety of reasons have yet to jump all the way in.
On Sunday, October 23rd, at all of our worship gatherings, you will have a special opportunity to take the next step in your journey with Jesus through baptism.
We believe baptism is a big step, and not something to just rush into — so that is why we are giving you a heads up about October 23rd. Take some time to think, pray, search the scriptures, and your heart about your relationship with Jesus and what it means to commit your life to Him.
ARE YOU READY TO BE BAPTIZED?
If you or someone you know is ready to be baptized :
1) Send an email to baptism@ethoslove.com and include your Name, Age, and tell us a little bit about your faith story.
2) Once you have sent an email, someone from our ministry team will contact you to set up a time to talk, pray, and fill you in on the details for October 23rd.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
If you still have questions, don’t hesitate send us an email (baptism@ethoslove.com) and someone will get back with you shortly.
WHAT DOES THE BIBLE TEACH ON BAPTISM?
If you would like to explore further what the Bible teaches on Baptism, please download the PDF below for a list of scriptures regarding baptism. Baptism Verses (PDF)
Church on Tuesday
Posted by Dave Clayton on 04/28/2009
God doesn’t just work on Sundays. Shortly after getting off of work, several of us made our way over to our friend’s hot tub to celebrate with Chelsea Futrell as she gave her life to Christ in baptism. I just had this sense as she was coming up out of the water that this is what the early church must have experienced. Acts 2 tells us that God was changing people’s lives each day, not only on Sundays.
In fact, it seems the Church in the Book of Acts expected people to give their lives to Jesus every day of the week because the Church was continually in the process of sharing Jesus as they went about their daily lives. These early Christians knew that Jesus was the giver of life, and when you share life with hurting people, lives are changed. Period.
That is so convicting.
I pray we will never be a church that limits the power of God to a one hour time slot on Sundays. I pray we continually expect him to change lives throughout the week. Let’s celebrate with Chelsea, and continue to pray that God will do huge things.
