In addition to filling out this form, please provide a written testimony of when you placed your faith in Jesus. The testimony should include at least the following things:
1. A time when you recognized your need for Jesus’ death to be a substitute payment for your sins.
2. A statement of belief that Jesus rose from the grave and that you will likewise live after death through Him.
3. The circumstances surrounding those first two statements (were you young/old, at a camp, with a parent etc.)
4. A clear statement of why you want to be baptized.
5. A verse that you cherish.
6. Any sort of message you want to others to know that God has taught you.

After you send us a written copy of your testimony we will get back to you with any suggested additions or clarifications. Try your best to make it a cohesive story, but don’t feel the need to impress others. God’s saving you is always the most impressive thing!

We are so glad that you are choosing to get baptized at Susquehanna Valley Church. It’s a big deal to us and we are excited to celebrate with you.

We will be providing you with a t-shirt.  Please include your shirt size in the needed information above.  
Please wear dark colored pants or swimming shorts, girls should wear a bathing suit under the tee shirt. You can wear water shoes or be in bare feet.

Please keep modesty in mind, you will get wet, and therefore certain clothing becomes see-through.

Please change in the restrooms, but please be careful if you are wet, the floor may be slippery.  

Please plan on meeting with us before the service in which you prefer to be baptized. If you choose to be baptized during the 9 AM Worship Service, please arrive by 8:40 AM. If you prefer to be baptized at the 10:30 AM worship Service, please arrive by 10:10 AM. We will meet at the front of the Worship Center, near the drums. If you are running late, please get in touch with us. (Matt – 717 681 8808) We will give any final details during this time.

The baptism service will take place during the worship services (9 AM and 10:30 AM).  When you arrive we will inform you the order in which you will be baptized.   Please be ready to join one of us (Erik, Matt, Jesse or Connor) at the baptismal as soon as the person preceding you exits.  We will assist with you getting in and out of the baptismal pool if necessary.
When we are in the Baptismal I will reflect on your testimony and then I will ask if you agree with the following statement.
“Do you believe that Jesus died on the cross for your sins, was buried and rose from the grave and that you have new life through Him?”
You would then respond with “I do.”

Immediately exiting the baptismal, there will be towels by the baptismal pool.  Grab a towel, and head to then restrooms, if you desire to change out of your wet clothing.  If there are other people being baptized that you would like to support, you are encouraged to stay and watch.