Adult Baptism

[Truegrits]

i understand that the latest instructions are that we just have the baptism. They are doing away with the talks, since you can't control what someone might say in the talk. No special musical numbers.

I was not aware of that. Our Ward has had 6>8 Baptisms in the last couple of months. We will have a printed program with a Scripture on the front, usually accompanied by a picture of Christ. Someone will have been chosen for the opening and closing prayers. There will be 1 or 2 hymns, and two short "talks". One program will be sent around to all that attended, for them to sign their names and maybe write a short note/congratulations, and given to the person as a keepsake.

[georgia2]

We have way more adult baptisms than children.
Usually the person being baptized ask those who were closest to them during their conversion to speak.
THey will know them best and know best what to say. Usually congratulating them, explaining how to recognize the spirit, about being washed clean and then continuing to remain clean by partaking of the sacrament each week.

WE of course have music, usually a hymn that has meaning to the person being baptized. The Holy Ghost is not given until the next Sunday so one person could speak on all of the points.
After the baptism, light refreshments so that new friendships can begin. LAst week after a baptism, all of the people went to the near by ice cream store! Really cool!