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- The font at Christ the King Church in Houston is at the entrance to the nave to remind all who enter that we come to the assembly by way of our baptism.
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- The baptismal candle is lit from the Christ candle at Peace Lutheran Church in Tomah, Wis.
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- Mawien Ariik, pastor, baptizes an adult at a worship service of the Sudanese Lutheran Church in Minnesota in Anoka, Minn.
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- The pastor and assistant pastor of Light of the World Lutheran Church, Farmington, Minn. during an infant baptism.
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- A young boy is baptized at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Springfield, Va.
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- Baptism at the 2012 Easter Vigil at Atonement Lutheran Church in Racine, Wis. Participating were members from Atonement, Emmaus, St. Andrew, Our Savior’s and Emmanuel Lutheran congregations.
For Lutherans, Baptism is one of two sacraments — an act instituted by God. Baptism is necessary because God’s word both commands that we baptize and promises life.