Baptism

Baptism 04.06.2025

Myles Turner

Hi my name is Myles Turner. I am eight years old and I'm in second grade at Doe Run Elementary school. I have a mom and dad, and older sister, and two older twin brothers. I have always gone to church. I have grown up learning bible stories and the good news of the gospel, that Jesus died for me. When I was in kindergarten, I was in bed and I remember thinking God was not in my heart. Then I realized how blessed I am and that Jesus died on the cross to forgive me from my sins. I asked God to forgive me and told Him that I would follow Him and then I felt the Holy Spirit in my heart.

I want to get baptized because I want people to know my testimony and that Jesus lives in my heart. Over the past year I have learned more about Jesus by reading my bible a lot. One thing I love about the Bible is that I can apply it to my life. For example, at school I encouraged my friends to be nice to a boy who is different than us. When I told my mom about this I also told her that I reminded them that we should do this because we are all made in God's image! When I think about forgiveness I know the Bible talks about forgiving others 70 X 7 times, not just 7. When I think about patience and gentleness I think about the fruits of the spirit. And when I get frustrated God reminds me to be "slow to anger, but quick to listen". When I read something in the Bible I try to apply it to my life. My mom and dad say I have a very good memory and that God can use this gift for his glory. I love Jesus and want to continue to follow Him. My favorite bible verse is Joshua 1:9 "Have I not command you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."

Baptism 03.09.2025

Alyce May

Hi my name is Alyce May. I have decided to get baptized today because before we came to LEFC, I had a lot of questions about my relationship with God. This was due to the fact that I didn't really sit down to learn about him. My family went to several different churches before 2020, and we then stopped looking for a church. We stopped looking because we struggled to find a church that met all the needs of our family. Then about 2 years ago my family was invited to come here by one of my sister's friends. Since we had been coming here for co-op for the past 4 years, my parents agreed to try it. I loved my class! The teachers made it fun and easy to understand. As we continued coming, I grew in my relationship with Christ by spending more time in his word. I'm wishing to be baptized today to share the love of Jesus Christ with others. I want to love people like He did so I am being baptized to show I am a follower of Christ.

Carley Snader

My name is Carley Snader, and I am 10 years old. My family and I have been coming to this church my whole life. I have always enjoyed going to my KidMin classes, sitting in service, and singing worship songs. As soon as I could talk, I sang! For the last few years, I have enjoyed singing in the Created to Praise kids choir here at church.

Before I realized my need for Jesus, I didn't feel bad about my sin, and I didn't even believe that I sinned. I would say mean and hurtful things to my family when I was angry, and I would disobey my parents without feeling bad about it. When I was asked to apologize for something I had done wrong, I would refuse.

As I got a little older, I started to realize that my behavior was wrong, unloving, and disrespectful. I think the Holy Spirit was helping me realize that. I would still do unkind things, but afterwards, I would feel bad. I was so hard on myself. I would feel like I was the worst person in the world. I believed that Jesus died on the cross to save us from our sin, but it was hard for me to feel that I really was washed clean and forgiven.

When I was seven years old, I asked Jesus to forgive me. I was at my house talking with my Mom about my behavior. I was tired of making the same bad choices and feeling terrible about them. I chose to make the decision to follow Jesus, because I wanted to turn from my sin and be filled with the fruit of the Spirit. I desired to show more kindness, patience, and obedience.

Now, I feel like Jesus is helping me show more self control. I am also quicker to acknowledge my sin and apologize for it. I think that I am more gentle with things and with people. I know I will still mess up, but I would like to continue to become more like Jesus. I know that Jesus cares for me and loves me. I read my bible so I can learn more about Him. I pray when I am in bed and afraid, because I know I can trust in Him.

I want to be baptized, because I want to tell people that I asked Jesus to be my Savior. I want him to be the most important thing in my life, and I want to live my life for Him forever.