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Originally Posted by Aquila
"By the authority invested in my by the United Pentecostal Church, I baptize you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of your sins."
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In the dozen or so churches, campmeeting, conference and even UPCI General Conferences where baptisms have occurred, I have never - not once - heard anyone say "by the authority vested in me by the UPCI."
Where in the world??? Seriously, has anyone ever heard a minister say something like this?
Every baptism I've witnessed has a minister saying some version of this: "[Name of person being baptized] upon the profession of your faith, I now baptize you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of your sins."
Some add "and you shall receive the Holy Ghost."