Vietnam Evangelical Covenant Church – On Sunday evening, October 26, 2025, in the cool autumn air of Hà Nội, the October 2025 baptism service was held at the Long Biên house group. This time 9 candidates stepped into the water, new believers from two house groups: the Hai Bà Trưng Covenant group and the Long Biên group.
See photos: all the photos of the baptism service on the church fanpage
The “Warmth” of Worship on an Autumn Night
Outside it was chilly, but inside the church there was the “warmth” of worship. Songs of praise rang out, and joy overflowed as believers watched their loved ones humble their hearts and give their lives to God. Many could not hold back tears as each new believer stepped down into the baptismal water.
For those who had prayed for parents, spouses, children or siblings for many years, it was an unforgettable moment. Their persistent prayers had been answered in God’s timing.
A Family of Four Follows Jesus Together
The most special and moving part of this service was a family of four who stepped into the baptismal water together. They confessed their faith together and decided together to be “united with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection.”
The church sees this as living proof of the promise Paul and Silas spoke to the jailer in Philippi:
“Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.” (Acts 16:31)
This promise does not mean that when one person believes, the whole family is automatically saved. Each person must personally believe in the Lord. But the Bible shows that God cares for whole families, and He often uses one person’s faith to open the way for their loved ones. The church rejoices and gives thanks to God with this family, believing that when God’s people keep praying, He will act at the time He has set.
Why Do the First 40 Days After Baptism Matter?
The first weeks after baptism are a crucial time for new believers to stand firm in faith. This is when they begin building new spiritual habits: reading the Bible, praying and gathering with the church. It is also when they may face trials from their circumstances, from people around them, or from their own old habits.
So the church invites members to remember the new believers in prayer, especially during the first 40 days after baptism:
- That God will help them stand firm in faith and mature on their journey with Him.
- That God will give them brothers and sisters in small groups to walk with and support them.
- That God will bless families with new believers, so the whole household walks with Him.
Are You Ready to Be Baptized?
If you have believed in Jesus but have not yet been baptized, and you feel ready to take this important step, please contact your house group leaders for guidance, preparation and support. You can also call the church office at 0942 248 688 (Zalo available).
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Praise God for the souls added to His Kingdom. Glory be to God forever!
