Vietnam Evangelical Covenant Church – On Sunday evening, June 29, 2025, the June 2025 baptism service was held at the Long Biên house group in a solemn atmosphere full of God’s presence. Six new believers, who had just received Jesus as their Savior, stepped into the waters of baptism, marking a sacred turning point in their journey of following Him.
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A Sweet Evening of Worship
The service began with hymns of praise. Each song rose like incense before God. Surrounded by brothers and sisters in the faith, with tearful eyes and sincere worship, the church witnessed a special moment: one by one, each person stepped down into the water.
For the new believers, this was more than a ritual. In baptism, they publicly testified to their faith before the church and affirmed something profound: being united with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection.
The Meaning of Baptism
Baptism is one of the two ordinances Jesus gave to the Church. Baptism does not save a person, because salvation comes by grace through faith in Jesus. But baptism is the outward sign of an inward change, a public declaration that the person now belongs to the Lord. The Apostle Paul wrote:
“We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life.” (Romans 6:4)
Going down into the water pictures dying to the old self. Coming up out of the water pictures new life in Christ. That is what these six new believers entered that evening: a new life, reborn by the grace and unchanging love of God.
The Journey of Faith Has Only Just Begun
The church rejoices, but also knows that the journey of faith does not stop at the moment of baptism. It is a spiritual race that requires perseverance, faithfulness and steadfast trust. The first months after coming to faith are often full of challenges: old habits, pressure from family or work, and unanswered questions.
So new believers need the church to walk with them: to be invited into a small group, guided in reading the Bible and praying, and to have someone to talk to when things are hard.
A Call to 40 Days of Prayer
The church earnestly asks God’s people to remember these six new believers in prayer for 40 days after their baptism. Please ask God to:
- Give new strength and fill each one with the Holy Spirit.
- Increase their faith so they can overcome the temptations of their early walk with Him.
- Help them live transformed, strong lives, overcoming all bitterness and strife, and following Him firmly to the end.
- Use their lives as a witness to family and friends, so that many others are led to His saving love.
Thank You, Church
The church thanks God for a sacred night and a memorable milestone. Thank you to all members who prayed, took part and supported the new believers with hearts full of love for God.
If you have believed in Jesus and would like to learn about baptism, please contact your house group leaders or the church office at 0942 248 688 (Zalo available). See more activities in Church News.
