Baptism 2025
Stories of their faith and God’s faithfulness.
We hope you are deeply encouraged by their testimony of why they have put their trust in Jesus. Enjoy!
Micah’s story
Hi, for those who don’t know me my name is Micah and I am standing / speaking here today to proclaim my faith. I believe that God has redeemed me from sin and death by showing me his grace and mercy in Jesus.
Growing up in a Christian family, God was there everyday through prayer and worship. My parents are both very heavy believers who always reminded me of God’s love, so props to them for steering me in the right course. But even with the constant reminders of who God is, he lived in my heart merely as a spectator. I was never the one my friends looked to as the ‘Christian’ friend which didn’t seem to bother me that much. I was in my friend group as one of them. Not for someone who believed in Jesus but as a sinful me, and that really changed how I acted. I talked like some of them and sometimes acted like them. Most of the things I did benefitted me and how others saw me.
God really showed me how much I needed him all so suddenly but it felt to me so slow in my heart. It happened through a thought that had come across me while procrastinating and it hit really hard. The thought was (and I can remember this very distinctively) “what would happen after death” and I just kept thinking about it all night and all day until one night I built up the courage to talk to my Mum. She was very supportive and even gave me some resources to help me navigate through the dilemma, although we’ve had a lot of conversations over time so she probably doesn’t remember the conversation. I gradually built the knowledge and faith to stand against that fear of death. I think John 11:25-26 really sums this up for me, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. That’s when I started looking at Jesus with more of a saviour type perspective and not the spectator that I had labelled him.
After meeting Jesus I turned to the bible and what God has said more often. I even changed how I talked around my friends and have gained the title of the ‘Christian’ friend. It came at a cost though, losing some friends because they thought differently of Christianity even when I talked to them. Romans 5:3 really sums up how I should try to act even with the loss of these friends. “Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope,” But even though I lost some friends I still have others who I can also call brothers in Christ (point to my ppl at the back). Jesus not only has helped in my social life but my faith as he has continued to work through me. He has shown me that he is a great and merciful God, who has redeemed me from sin and death.
Doris’ story
Chrystal’s story
My name is Chrystal, and it’s such an honour to stand here today to share why I’ve chosen to be baptised — to publicly declare my faith in Jesus Christ and dedicate my life to Him.
For a long time, I was afraid to share my story. That fear held me back from baptism. But over time, I’ve realised that God wanted me to overcome that fear — not through my own strength, but through His peace and comfort. My story isn’t about my failures, but about His faithfulness.
I was blessed to be born into a loving Christian family. Yet as a child, I was shy and introverted — always overthinking and finding it hard to open up, even to God. I believed in Jesus, but I didn’t fully grasp the depth of His love or the meaning of His sacrifice. Deep down, I wanted to be baptised, but fear of judgement and hesitation often stood in the way.
As I grew older, life became overwhelming. Between school, friendships, and later my work as a nurse, I slowly drifted away from God. My prayers felt empty, and I surrounded myself with people who didn’t encourage my faith. Long hours in the operating theatre and full-time postgraduate studies left me exhausted and unmotivated to go to church. On the outside, I was building a solid future, but inside I was drained. Faith no longer felt like a priority, and I took a long, painful break from God — feeling distant from the One who had always loved me.
Yet even in my wandering through work and study challenges, broken relationships, and quiet moments of reflection – God never stopped pursuing me, especially through my family’s prayers and the Christlike love I saw in my brother and his marriage. I realised my brother and sister-in-law had faith that anchored them. They trusted God with their lives, and God blessed them through that faith. Witnessing this inspired me deeply, and reminded me of the peace I’d been missing. From those moments, I began to feel God’s presence again – patient and real. Gradually but surely, I sensed Him calling me home – lovingly and faithfully.
Hebrews 13:5 says, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” I often think of the parable of the lost sheep in Luke 15. I was that lost sheep — and knowing that God sought me out and rejoiced to bring me back fills me with gratitude. Every time I fell, He helped me stand again. I’ve learned that no matter how far I wander, God is never far from me.
After my brother’s wedding, I felt encouraged to visit Captivate Church. From my very first visit, something stirred in my heart — a renewed desire to know Jesus more deeply. I began to understand that baptism is not just symbolic; it’s both a command and an invitation. Even Jesus, though sinless and pure, was baptised in obedience to His Father. Following His example, I also want to say, “Lord, my life belongs to You.”
Through this journey, I’ve realised how God has been preparing my heart for the gospel — the truth that Jesus’ baptism pointed to His ultimate sacrifice on the cross. His death and resurrection revealed His identity as the Son of God and opened the way for our redemption. Through faith in Him, I am no longer lost but found, forgiven, and made new.
Philippians 2:13 says, “God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him.” I’ve seen that truth in my own life.
Today, I dedicate my life fully to God. My possessions and achievements don’t define me — they didn’t create me, and they won’t go with me when I leave this earth. What matters is a heart surrendered to Him. I’ve discovered that there is no greater joy or peace than walking in obedience to God. His love is deeper than I can comprehend, and His plans for me are always good.
My prayer is that my story reminds someone today that no one is too far away from God’s grace. Even when we wander, He never stops searching for us.
As my brother once said, “We do not belong to this world, so we should not live like it.” True joy, true life, and eternal hope are found only in Christ — my Saviour, who gave His life for me.
And so today, in God’s faithful timing and plan, I declare my faith in Jesus Christ through baptism — trusting in the One who has washed me clean and given me new life.
In His name, may I be born again.
Thank you, God.
And thank you, Captivate Church.