BaptismSunday

Welcome

Hey everyone, welcome to Mosaic!

My name is ________, and I'm here with some friends.

(Everyone introduces themselves.)

If you call Mosaic home, you know our mission is to live by faith, be known by love, and be a voice of hope to the world.

And one of the things we always say around here is that you don't have to believe to belong. So whether today is your first Sunday, you've been coming for a little while, or you've been part of Mosaic for years, we're really glad you're here.

And today is a special Sunday because we're celebrating baptisms in both gatherings!

We love getting to celebrate life change around here, so when someone comes out of that water, let's make sure they know their whole church family is celebrating with them!

New Here

And if you're new to Mosaic today, or you've been coming for a little while and we haven't had the chance to meet yet, would you raise your hand?

We'd love to welcome you.

We have a free gift for you. Just scan the QR code on the screen or visit mosaic.org/nextstep.

But more than anything, we'd actually love to meet you. Stop by Next Step after the gathering, say hi to our team, and let us help you get connected.

We're really glad you're here!

Interaction questionTurn to someone near you and tell them one thing you're looking forward to this fall.

Mosaic Houses

One of the things we love about Mosaic is that community doesn't just happen here on Sundays.

This fall, Mosaic Houses are back, and we want to invite you to find one near you!

Something really cool is that we have our pastors leading these Houses in five different locations around the city, and for four weeks we're doing a Bible study through the book of ________.

We'll open the Scriptures together, ask honest questions, and build friendships with people who are actually your neighbors.

Mosaic is more than a place you come to once a week! We want you to have people in your life who know you, encourage you, and grow alongside you.

CTABible studies are happening every Wednesday in September. Head to mosaic.org/houses to find one near you and sign up.

Child Dedications

And for all the parents in the room, we have something really meaningful coming up for you and your family.

On September 20, we're celebrating Child Dedications.

Child Dedications are an opportunity for parents to say, “We want to raise our child to know Jesus, experience His love, and become everything He created them to be.”

But you're not making that commitment alone. It's also a moment for us as a Mosaic community to come around you, pray for you, and say, “We're with you.”

We'll celebrate and pray over every family, and it's open to babies and kids up to four years old.

CTAIf you'd like to dedicate your child, head to mosaic.org/kids to sign up.

Men's Camp

Men, this one's for you.

We know a lot of you are working hard to be a great father, husband, friend, leader, and everything else life is asking of you.

But here's the question: when was the last time you invested in who you're becoming?

Men's Camp is happening September 11 through 13.

It's a weekend in the mountains filled with community, competition, challenge, great conversations, and plenty of fun.

But at the heart of it, it's about becoming stronger in your faith, building real friendships, and being surrounded by men who will challenge you and have your back.

It's an investment in your own life, and we'd love for you to be there.

CTAEarly tickets are $299 through next Sunday, August 30, and go up to $350 after that. Register at mosaic.org/menscamp.

Speaker Intro

Today, we're so glad to welcome our friend Pastor Charles Metcalf back to Mosaic!

Charles is a pastor at Transformation Church in Tulsa, an incredible communicator, and the author of God Chose Me.

If you've heard Charles before, you know he brings so much honesty, wisdom, and joy every time he speaks. He has an incredible way of reminding people that their life matters, their story matters, and God can do something meaningful with all of it.

We love Charles, we're grateful to call him a friend, and we're excited for what God wants to speak through him today.

Mosaic, would you help me welcome Pastor Charles Metcalf!

Stand and Greet

Before we continue, why don't you stand to your feet?

Take the next minute to meet someone around you, introduce yourself, and help make this place feel like home.

And if you're here today and you know God is inviting you to take a step closer to Him, we'd love to walk with you. Just scan the QR code on the screen or visit mosaic.org/nextstep.

Alright, you've got one minute. Go meet somebody, and then we'll jump back into worship.

God is speaking, and He's moving in the hearts of people in this room.

Some of you just raised your hand and made the decision to give your life to Jesus.

This is the most important decision you will ever make.

But your faith won't be defined by this moment alone. It'll be shaped by the steps you take from here.

So we'd love to help you take that next step.

Head to Next Step after the gathering. We want to put a copy of the Scriptures in your hands, meet you personally, and help you keep moving forward.

And after celebrating baptisms today, maybe you're sitting there thinking, “I want to do that.”

If that's you, come talk to us. Our team at Next Step would love to meet you and help you take that step.

CTAScan the QR code or visit mosaic.org/nextstep and we'll personally follow up with you.

And another way we respond to Jesus every week is through our giving and generosity.

(Invite the team forward.)

Generosity has always been part of who we are at Mosaic.

Every time we give, we're investing in this community, in the next generation, in our city, and in creating spaces where people can experience Jesus and find hope.

And it's not about the amount. It's about all of us building together.

If Mosaic has impacted your life, we'd love to invite you to be part of sustaining this house through consistent or monthly giving.

CTATake out your phone, scan the QR code, and give now as we pass the buckets.

Thank you for being with us today, Mosaic!

What a Sunday. Getting to celebrate people making the decision to follow Jesus and going public with their faith never gets old.

And if something stirred in you today and you're thinking about your own next step, don't leave without stopping by Next Step. We'd love to meet you and walk with you.

We love you, we're grateful you're part of this community, and we can't wait to see you again next Sunday.

Have an amazing week!