And Jesus came and spoke unto them, saying,
Christ commanded it
Water baptism is an act of faith and obedience to the commands of Christ. “If you love me, you will obey what I command.” John 14:15; James 2:17-18 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising 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.” Matthew 28:19-20You are a Beliver
Baptism declares that you are a follower of Jesus Christ. It is a public confession of your faith in, and commitment to, Jesus Christ. It is the next step after salvation through repentance and faith, and is an important foundation for the Christian life. Hebrews 6:1-2. “Whoever believes and is baptised will be saved…” Mark 16:16 “Repent and be baptised, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins.” Acts 2:38The Meaning of Baptism
Baptism is a visible act with a spiritual meaning It is a symbol of Christ’s burial and resurrection. Our entrance into the water during baptism identifies us with Christ’s death on the cross, his burial in the tomb, and his resurrection from the dead. “…Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures.” 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 “…having been buried with him in baptism and raised with him through your faith in the power of God, who raised him from the dead.” Colossians 2:12 It is a symbol of your new life as a Christian We bury the ‘old life’ and we rise to walk in a ‘new life’. Baptism is like a wedding ring – it is the outward symbol of the commitment you made in your heart, a commitment that has to be followed through and lived out on a daily basis. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 “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 live a new life.” Romans 6:4 Baptism does not make you a believer; it shows that you already are one! Baptism does not ‘save’ you; only your faith in Christ does that. “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9 Baptism also connects us to the ‘body of Christ’, his people on Earth. In baptism there is a real sense of being joined with other believers, not just participating in an individual act of our own spiritual journey. “…For we were all baptised by one Spirit into one body” 1 Corinthians 12:12-13Baptism is a Christian sacrament of admission and adoption. In some denominations, baptism is also called christening, but for others the word “christening” is used for baptizing infants.
There are many forms of baptism. Among the earliest Christians, the usual form of baptism was for the person to be immersed completely under the water or partially by kneeling in water while water was poured on them.
Download or fill the form below to facility your child baptism at our church. The purpose of this request form is for the people whether they are members or not can request a date and time for them or their children to be baptized.
Baptism represents the forgiveness and remission of sins that believers receive through this covenant of grace with Jesus Christ. It is an outward demonstration of the transformation of new birth in the Lord Jesus. It is an act of obedience to the commands of Christ. It reflects a believer’s willingness to follow Christ’s example and teachings, being a servant of God, marking a significant step in Christian life. Historically, the rite of baptism is the Christian initiation into the faith community, signifying a person’s entry into the body of Christ.
Download or fill the form below to facility your baptism at our church. The purpose of this request form is for the people whether they are members or not can request a date and time for them to be baptized.
Our Ministries
Choir, and Worship Team
Sing to the LORD, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples (1 Chronicles 16: 23-24). This ministry of young and energetic congregants provides an active and meaningful worship
Outreach Ministry
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do (Ephesians 2:10). JENELIM is determined to actively reach out to those who are in physical and spiritual need in ways that demonstrate God’s loving-
Kid’s Ministry
Our child ministry Kids provides a safe, clean and loving environment where children are consistently taught about Jesus every time they come to church. We are crossing every divide to raise a generation of children to know and walk in relationship with Jesus.
Women’s Ministry
The women of JENELIM place high value on developing an abiding relationship with the Lord and each other. Conferences, seminars, classes, small groups and social activities provide for the unique needs of women and encourage relationship building.
Call Us
JENELIM Center, Membley – Ruiru, off Bypass, Kenya
+254 720 709 625
Jenelimchurch@jenelim.co.ke
Call Us
JENELIM Center, Membley – Ruiru, off Bypass, Kenya
+254 720 709 625
Jenelimchurch@jenelim.co.ke