How to Become a Member of First
Baptist Church
First
Baptist Church of Avinger Texas is a body of believers united by
our desire to follow Jesus Christ and committed to fulfilling
the purposes set forth in our Mission Statement. If you desire
to join with us and will be supportive of the
beliefs,
fellowship, and
mission of our church, we
warmly invite you to become a member. Here are the three steps
to becoming a member:
1.
Present yourself for membership during any Worship Service
when the invitation is given at the end of the message.
Our Pastor will invite those who desire to become members of
First Baptist to come to the front of the Church. You will be
greeted and will be introduced to a friend, who will accompany
you to a quieter place where you will be guided in your
decision.
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Express
your desire for membership through one of the following
means:
Profession of faith
If you have never received Jesus as your Savior and/or never
publicly confessed Him, you will be given an opportunity to do
so. After your decision has been confirmed, an appointment will
be made for your baptism at First Baptist.
Transfer of membership from another Southern
Baptist Church
If you are currently a member of another Southern Baptist
Church, we will receive you as a member upon promise of a letter
from that church. First Baptist will contact that church to
notify them of your decision and request your letter.
Statement of faith
If you have previously made a public decision, acknowledging
that you have received Christ as your Savior, we will be happy
to receive you. It will be necessary for you to be baptized at
First Baptist if you have never been baptized scripturally (as a
believer, by immersion, in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy
Spirit, as a symbol of your salvation).
3.
Attend the New Converts Class for new members.
This special orientation class for all new members will give
you essential information to help you become a fulfilled,
functioning member of our church. Charting out a plan for your
first year at First Baptist, this class will show you how to
begin building relationships in our church and will help you
understand all the benefits and responsibilities of membership.
After you’ve completed these steps, we will
joyfully receive you as a member of First Baptist Church and you
will begin to fully enjoy the benefits and blessings of being a
part of our family of friends.
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