We want you to experience new life in Christ. The abundant type of life that John 10:10 talks about. A life that is focused on following Christ and his commands. Your first step is a step of surrender. To trust Jesus to lead your life. To step out of the driver’s seat and let Jesus take control of your life. To find out more about this incredible salvation and life that Jesus offers, please read Bible. It will take you on a journey to find your place in God’s Story.
Please feel free to contact AG Church any time to guide you through salvation. The Doors are open to you any time.
We believe that baptism is an important second step of obedience for every person who has accepted Christ as his or her Savior. Baptism allows a believer to communicate to the god with their heart-felt commitment through Holy Spirit.
People often have questions regarding baptism: Why should I be baptized? What does it symbolize? We’ve listed answers to some of our more common questions below.
Who Should Be Baptized?
Christians believe that the blood of Jesus Christ, shed on the cross, provides the sole basis for the forgiveness of sin. Therefore, salvation occurs only when a person places his or her faith in the death and resurrection of Christ as the sufficient payment for his or her sin.
If you have accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, then you are ready to be baptized. Just like a bride and groom show others their love for one another by wearing wedding bands, your baptism is your opportunity to show others that you have accepted Christ and are now walking with Him. If you have questions about what it means to be a follower of Christ, we encourage you to visit our Church pastors or any church members explaining the Salvation that is found in Christ.
What Baptism Symbolizes?
It illustrates Christ’s burial and resurrection.
When you are lowered into the water, that’s a picture of Jesus being buried in a tomb, we symbolize burial with our Lord; we are baptized into His death on the cross and are no longer slaves to self or sin (Romans 6:3–7). When you come up out of the water, that’s a picture of of Jesus’ resurrection. we are symbolically resurrected—raised to new life in Christ to be with Him forever, born into the family of our loving God (Romans 8:16). Baptism doesn’t just tell your story, it tells the story of Jesus.Water baptism also illustrates the spiritual cleansing we experience when we are saved; just as water cleanses the flesh, so the Holy Spirit cleanses our hearts when we trust Christ.
It illustrates new life as a Christian
When you go under the water, it’s a picture of your old self being washed away. As a Christian, your old life is gone, and you’re a brand new person.
Father, Son and Holy Spirit. God Is Spirit, And His Worshipers Must Worship In Spirit And In Truth.
When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Acts 2: 1-4
The disciples did not have to wait long after Jesus’ death for the promise to be fulfilled. The Holy Spirit came like a mighty wind in the form of tongues of fire upon the 120 gathered in the upper room.
Ask, by praying to God - Using your voice to ask for the Holy Spirit. Be prepared to be transformed and speak in tongues by the power of the Holy Ghost, as the early disciples did. God Says Ask, and it shall be given you.Expect God to keep working in your life. Many people have been healed of illnesses and addictions and other problems of all sorts at the time of receiving the Holy Spirit. When you receive the Holy Spirit, you receive the love of God and the power of God. Live a good Christian life.Use your new tongue (prayer language) to talk to God (in private) which will build you up and maintain the faith which you have received. 1 Corinthians 14:2-4 For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit. But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort. Anyone who speaks in a tongue edifies themselves, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
A relationship with Jesus consists of praying to him, meditating his word and going to church regulary.
Your relationship with God can be described with two words, spiritual Growth and Worship. Spiritual Growth means that we grow in biblical knowledge and experience God in many different ways as He begins to form His character in us. Worship is the outward expression of what God is doing in our lives. We seek to honor and glorify God in every aspect of our lives, from our finances to the integrity of our relationships at work and home, to our personal worship and our corporate gatherings of worship on Sunday mornings.
Jesus Says, I Am The Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd Lays Down His Life For The Sheep. So hold on to him in all situation. He will never let you down.
Ask, by praying to God - Using your voice to ask for the Holy Spirit. Be prepared to be transformed and speak in tongues by the power of the Holy Ghost, as the early disciples did. God Says Ask, and it shall be given you.Expect God to keep working in your life. Many people have been healed of illnesses and addictions and other problems of all sorts at the time of receiving the Holy Spirit. When you receive the Holy Spirit, you receive the love of God and the power of God. Live a good Christian life.Use your new tongue (prayer language) to talk to God (in private) which will build you up and maintain the faith which you have received. 1 Corinthians 14:2-4 For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit. But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort. Anyone who speaks in a tongue edifies themselves, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
If you are in Christ then your church members are your brothers and sisters in the faith. Caring for each other in the body of Christ is each of our responsibility. Fellowship cannot happen if you are not a part of AG Family. We can only have deep fellowship if we are spending time with each other and getting involved in each others lives.
This may mean taking the time to attend small group meetings, bible studies, prayer meetings, fasting prayers, outreach meetings, cottage meetings, elder's meetings, couple fellowship, sunday service and women's fellowship. It means being intentional in planning times to get together with those in our church body. Take the time to open your home to others and invite them for prayer and fellowship in faith.
Your relationship with Church can be described with two words, Community and Discipleship. At AG Church, we believe in authentic intentional relationships. As we live in authentic community with other believers, Christ uses those relationships to change and grow us up in Him. Outwardly, sharing Life with others is called discipleship. We make disciples by teaching, modeling, and sharing our lives with others to build God's Kingdom.
Ephesians 4:11-13 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.
So we request you in fullest of our heart to be a part of our AG Family in building the Kingdom of God. You are alway welcome, Church doors are open for you.
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Matthew 28:19-20
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.
Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
Matthew 10:37
Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
Jesus does not want anyone to suffer eternal punishment. Jesus came to earth, died on the cross, and has entrusted to us the task of taking His message to the people of the world. We are to be lights in a sin-darkened world, showing people the way to the Savior.
So your relationship with world is Service and Missions. Each of us discovers and uses our spiritual gifts to keep the body of church healthy and thriving in an area of service that matches our gifts and passions.
Outside the walls of the church, being the hands and feet of Jesus is called missions. Whether it is down the street or across the ocean we desire to make a tangible and significant difference for the Kingdom of Christ outside of the four walls of our church.
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