Baptism is the sign of God setting us apart for a special purpose. Presbyterians have a long tradition of the baptism of infants. It is not only a sign that God chooses us but that God chooses us before we have done anything to earn that choice.
At Highland’s first service in their first building, in November of 1950, they celebrated the baptism of two infants, Douglas Morton and Adra Faris. What was God suggesting through the occurrence of such an event? Can we see in that act a reaffirmation that God had set Highland aside for a special purpose before they had accomplished anything special as a church?
In December of 1956, with the advent of their second pastor, Eugene Kirkman, it was decided to designate the first Sunday of each month for the purpose of receiving new members and the second Sunday for the purpose of celebrating the act of baptism. People were joining this church on a regular basis and many were bringing their children to be baptized. Why was God drawing all of these people to this church?
What is the connection between baptism and holiness in a church?
