Invitation

Sometime during the sermon, usually at the close of the sermon, the preacher will offer an opportunity for you to respond. This is simply an expedient time to invite those who are moved to do so, to make a commitment or request prayer or support.

When the invitation is extended those who wish to "respond" will make their way to the front of the auditorium while the congregation sings a song of encouragement. There may be several that wish to respond or none, but those who do respond may respond to become baptized, confess sins, ask for prayers, to become identified with the local congregation or to rededicate their lives to Christ. If anyone responds for baptism, you will witness the baptism during the service.