Title: HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM

Commentary 

The word baptism means to immerse. Most of us are familiar with water baptism, but the Bible speaks of other baptisms also. On Sunday, Bishop spoke on Baptism of the Holy Spirit.

The First Baptism – Salvation (Holy Spirit)

Read 1 Corinthians 12:13

Commentary

 The Holy Spirit draws us to the Father and seeks us out wherever we are. He is the one who baptizes us into the body of Christ. Every person receives the Holy Spirit when they accept Jesus Christ as their Savior.

1. What is the purpose of this baptism?

The Second Baptism - Water

Read Matthew 28:19

1. What is the purpose of water baptism? 

Read Romans 6:4

1. Do I need to be baptized as an adult if I was baptized as a child? If so, why?
2. Why is baptism public?

The Third Baptism – The Spirit (Jesus)

Commentary

Jesus is the one who baptizes us into the Holy Spirit

Read Acts 1:1-8

1. What is the baptism of the Holy Spirit?
2. Is baptism of the Holy Spirit a requirement of salvation?
3. What is the benefit to believers of being baptized into the Holy Spirit?
4. How do you receive the baptism in the Holy Spirit?

UPCOMING EVENTS + REMINDERS:

Easter Outreach

Join our district leaders for an Easter outreach on Saturday, March 28 at 12 pm. We will be distributing Easter door hangers in the surrounding communities. We can use as many able bodies as possible. Please reach out to your district pastor for more information.

Mega Prayer

All Belongs Groups will meet in person at church for Mega Prayer in the Chapel at 7pm on Wednesday, April 1. This will be a time of prayer and Holy Communion in preparation for Easter.

Easter Sunday and Helicopter Egg Drop

Join us on Sunday April 5 at 10am for Easter Sunday. Bring a friend and join us immediately following service for the Helicopter Egg Drop in the ball fields behind the church.

New Members' Welcome Party:

If you’ve recently become a member of City Church – or if you’d like to officially join the church, then please come to the New Members’ Welcome Party to be held on Sunday, April 12 following service in our Tuscany Room. Please reach out to your district pastor for more details.

REPORT:

Please continue to report your in-person and virtual group meetings!

By using the same email address at which you would normally receive report reminders, you may update your group information and report your weekly meetings.

If you need help with reporting, please contact your district pastor.

Have an amazing and Spirit-filled group!