Some may be visitors, others may be members of our congregation that you haven't had the opportunity to get to know. And if we don't work at it, we may never know each other. Use the card as an opening to greet those which whom you are worshiping. The cards also help the church office know who usually worships at which service, and provides the names of visitors so that we may contact them with a welcome letter and by phone. In addition, signing the cards has become a good way of registering for events.
Baptism is often a part of worship.
At baptism, members of the congregation make certain promises to encourage and support new Christians. For baptisms outside the worship service, representatives of the congregation are present to make these vows. Go to the Membership page to learn more about baptism. This is a matter of local church tradition. Thy kingdom come.