Going to the Baptism

Max heard me mention that I was going to a baptism tonight at our church. We have been teaching him about baptism and that when he turns 8 years old he can choose to be baptized by his dad. So for two days now, he has been asking me to go to this baptism tonight to see a young woman get baptized who has been investigating the church. This morning after dropping him off over at Josh's house, it turns out that Josh's parents were planning on going so that Josh could see the baptism too! So all morning long, Josh and Max were excited to go! They even read a book on the topic and could hardly wait. And, thus the baptism became the bribery of the day. If you don't do this or that . . . . no baptism!

So after dinner, we got ready and headed to the church. (A little drama for getting our Sunday shoes on of course.) We arrived just as the baptism started and the room was packed. Max and Josh waited as patiently as 2 year olds could to see Kelly get baptized down in the water. They were anxiously waiting down in front so that they could see up close. As the baptism was performed, both boys watched anxiously and excitedly. Once the baptism was completed, Max then exclaimed, "Can I go in the swimming pool?" For those who are not familiar with our baptism ordinance, we practice baptism by immersion. So our church fills a faunt with water which Max had interpreted as the "swimming pool". We then explained again to him that he can be baptized when he is 8 years old. There was a small chuckle from those who heard his comment, which was just about everyone. But, I am glad that we have the opportunity to teach him the importance of baptism and that Jesus Christ, himself showed us the way by being baptized himself.

Although the evening ran late into bedtime I am happy to teach and show our son one of the most important ordinances we have within our gospel knowledge.