If you're joining us for the first time, or the first time in a long time, we'd love to know you're here. You can fill out the Visitor Connect form on our website so we can welcome you personally.

Those who consider themselves part of the Porch family can give their tithes and offerings online or in person in the red box by the door.

This week, October 16-23, a week-long celebration of San Francisco and all the ways to make it even better is happening all across the city. Neighborhood cleanups, hikes, civic engagement, supporting small businesses and the arts--make plans to attend at least one and take a friend with you as we love our city this week.

We're taking a special offering for the new Guitar Club at SF City Impact's City Academy. If you'd like to give online, you can do so through the PayPal link on our website; be sure to note in the memo that you are designating it for Guitar Club. Look forward to work days to prepare the music room.

Answer: Baptism is the washing with water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; it signifies and seals our adoption into Christ, our cleansing from sin, and our commitment to belong to the Lord and to his church.

Answer: No, only the blood of Christ and the renewal of the Holy Spirit can cleanse us from sin.