Good news!

M (almost 5 years old) has prayed to accept Jesus into his heart! We’re overjoyed!!

His cousin got baptized! When M asked why she did that we explained the answer and he said he already believes and follows Jesus. He’s young, but he’s been asking thoughtful questions for a while and learning from us and praying with us and without us. At dinner one evening we asked him some key questions of the faith and he had very Biblical answers! We read a salvation prayer and asked him if he agreed. He did. We read the prayer again, this time with him repeating after us.

Dear Jesus,

I know that sometimes I do things I shouldn’t and I am sorry. You came to earth because you love me so much. Thank you for loving me so much that you died for me.

Please forgive me of my sin and come into my heart. Help me to do the things you want me to do and not to do the wrong things. I want to follow you.

In Jesus Name,

Amen

Welcome to the kingdom, M!

We have explained and will continue to explain that accepting Jesus is the first step on his journey with God. A life following God means a life full of loving and serving action. It means a life full of further developing a relationship with God through learning about Him through the Word, praying, being in community with other believers, and sharing the good news of Jesus with others.

Lord,

Thank you for the special gift you’ve given M through Your son. Thank you for this joyous moment! I pray that You give us wisdom in how to continue to guide M to Your feet and for M to continue to grow in his relationship with You. I pray M finds courage and joy in sharing the good news about Jesus every day.

Amen.