Baptism and the Christian Life (Romans 12:1-2)

This week at Grace... we're not at Grace! 

This Sunday's only worship service will be at 10 am at Eisenhower Park in Seal Beach, the grassy area right next to the Pier and the beach on 8th and Ocean. 

The reason we're having Grace at the Beach is to celebrate baptisms in the Pacific Ocean. Before we walk down to the coast, though, we will have a full worship service outside in our community, giving us a chance as a church to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ in word, song, and action. 

As part of this open air worship service, we're continuing through Romans this Sunday with one of my favorite passages and one that is perfect for baptism - Romans 12:1-2. Paul exhorts his listeners to consider carefully how the mercy of God calls for a response, and that the only reasonable response is to offer our whole selves back to God as a living sacrifice. 

That response is what baptism is all about. So whether you are being baptized or you have been a Christian for years, may this Sunday be a time of renewing your commitment to Jesus!

See you Sunday at Grace at the Beach!

In Christ, 

Pastor Bob

PS. The weather forecast is very promising - a high of 75 degrees and minimal waves in the ocean. Also, we've rented chairs for the worship service, so no need to bring your own this year. 

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Romans 12:1-2

1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.