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If you want to start 2026 with a renewed life before God<\/strong>, this is your chance\u2014a meaningful moment for those who have decided to leave the past behind and begin a new journey with Christ.<\/strong><\/p>\n On other days, you are welcome to attend the meeting, and if you feel ready, you may be baptized. For guidance, please reach out to a pastor at The Universal Church<\/a><\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Many people don\u2019t realize that anyone, even those viewed as \u201cdifficult\u201d or incapable of change, can experience a complete transformation<\/a><\/strong> when they sincerely choose to surrender their lives to the Lord Jesus<\/strong>.<\/p>\n This is where the process of change begins<\/strong>, and water baptism<\/strong> is one of the first steps<\/strong> in this new life.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n True baptism<\/a> is not a religious ritual<\/strong>; it is a public declaration of faith and repentance<\/a><\/strong>. It represents a person\u2019s desire to abandon their old self<\/strong> and live according to God\u2019s will.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This decision involves surrender<\/a>, obedience, and a willingness<\/strong> to leave behind everything that separates them from Him. The Bible confirms this truth: Then Paul said,\u00a0\u2018John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.\u2019 When they heard\u00a0this,\u00a0they were baptized\u00a0in the name of the Lord Jesus. (Acts 19:4-5)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n The transition into a new year<\/strong> often represents new beginnings<\/strong>. There is no more powerful beginning than embracing your faith in Christ<\/strong>. If this is your desire, don\u2019t wait any longer<\/strong>. Take action and join us.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n On December 31st, following the baptism, we will hold a special New Year\u2019s Eve Night Vigil in the Power of Prayer<\/a><\/span><\/strong> at 10:00 PM<\/strong>. Prepare yourself for these significant moments, as they will become a true turning point in your life<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Everyone is welcome<\/strong>, regardless of religious beliefs or background. <\/span>Come as you are. <\/span><\/strong>For more information, please call\u00a01-888-332-4141<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>or text\u00a01-888-312-4141<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Why Is Baptism So Important?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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\nIf you live in a city without one of our locations<\/strong> or cannot commute due to health reasons<\/strong>, we invite you to join our\u00a0<\/span>Virtual Church<\/strong><\/a><\/span> on December 31st at 9 PM CT \/ 10 PM ET via Zoom and phone conference<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n