March 12 | Traditional 9:45 a.m.

Summary

The sermon centers on the sacrament of baptism as the initiation into Christ's holy church and a new birth through water and the spirit. Key references include the act of baptism, the role of parents in nurturing a child's faith, and the church community's commitment to supporting new members. The practical takeaway is the welcoming of a newly baptized child, Lyla Marie Minix, into the Christian family with a pledge to guide her in faith.