March 5 | Traditional 9:45 a.m.

Summary

The sermon centers on the sacrament of baptism as initiation into Christ's holy church, a gift of new birth through water and the spirit. Key subjects include the presentation of children for baptism, the vows taken to confess Christ and serve him, and the importance of nurturing them in faith. The practical takeaway is that baptism signifies incorporation into God's saving acts and calls for a community of love and prayer to guide these new members in living a Christian life.