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Membership & Baptism

June 16, 2022 by Sharon Lim

Baptism

Christian baptism is the immersion of a believer in water. It is an act of obedience symbolizing the believer’s faith in a crucified, buried, and risen Savior, the believer’s death to sin, the burial of the old life, and the resurrection to walk in newness of life in Christ Jesus. It is a testimony to the believer’s faith in the final resurrection of the dead. Being a church ordinance, it is a prerequisite to the privileges of church membership and to the Lord’s Supper.

Membership & Transfers

The prerequisite for church membership is salvation by grace through repentance toward God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Church members are those who testify to their salvation, are baptized by immersion, and are accepted into membership. All church members shall agree in belief and conduct to abide by and uphold the Constitution and By-Laws of the Church.

Membership Class

The Membership Class is open to anyone who is interested to learn more about FCBCLA. Attendance does not obligate anyone to membership or baptism, however, those who intend to be a member or baptized must have completed the class.

UPCOMING CLASSES:
Membership Class enrollment deadline:                                       Feb 26                Jun 4                    Aug 27 

Membership Class (Linked to enrollment):                                  Mar 4                 Jun 17                   Sep 10

Next Steps

Whether you are seeking baptism or membership transfer, the process is similar:
  1. Attend a quarterly membership class to become familiar with FCBCLA.
  2. Complete an application, submit a written testimony of salvation, and obtain references from three church members.
  3. Meet with a church pastor or deacon.
  4. Give your salvation testimony in a church setting.
  5. Be approved by the church membership.
  6. Attend a membership reception.
  7. Be baptized and have the membership recognized by the church.
 

Dates to Know

Spring 2023Summer 2023Fall 2023
Application Deadline       Apr 2        Jun 25Sep 24
Members’ Meeting      May 21      Aug 13Nov 12
Baptism & Membership Recognition      Jun 4        Aug 27Nov 26

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Please download the application, complete it, and submit or email to the appropriate pastor. Reference forms may also be sent to the appropriate pastor.

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About Us

Welcome to First Chinese Baptist Church, Los Angeles (FCBCLA)! We are a multi-generational, multi-lingual church in the heart of Chinatown. We are passionate about teaching the Bible, growing authentic disciples, and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. This is a place where your entire family can come to worship, fellowship, and serve together whether you’re nine or ninety years old, speak Cantonese, Mandarin or English. … [Click here for more About Us]

Sunday In-Person and Online Worship Services

9:00 a.m.
Cantonese-Speaking Worship
10:45 a.m.
Mandarin-Speaking Worship
English-Speaking Worship

CHURCH INFORMATION

942 Yale Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Tel (213) 687-0814

Email: info@fcbc.org

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MISSION STATEMENT

FCBCLA exists to carry out the Great Commission to make disciples
(Matthew 28:19-20).

VISION STATEMENT

We will be a community of reproducing disciples who obey God’s Word to actively love the Lord and our neighbors (Matthew 22:37-40), seek the lost through local evangelism, church planting, and global missions (Acts 1:8).

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