In a moment of bravery and technological difficulty I decided last night instead of our normal Missionary story at Kids Discipleship (we rotate between Bible stories and missionary stories) we would just have a question and answer time. We did set certain rules over what questions could be asked (Bible and missions questions only).
One child asked how many fruits of the Spirit she could have. Another girl asked how God made people. A boy asked why we have to be close to God all the time.
One girl, E, raised her hand and said, "I'm nine years old now. When can I get baptized?" I told her that baptism isn't about how old a person is, but if a person has made a decision to follow Jesus. Through the thread of questions I had several opportunities to share the gospel in different ways.
I can honestly say that I don't know if this girl is ready to be baptized. Typically I try to look at why the kids are asking to be baptized. Are their friends getting baptized? Did someone younger than them get baptized and they think that because they are older they need to take the step? Are they curious about what baptism is like? Have they truly made a decision to follow Christ and live for Him?
I shared with the girls father about her question and he promised to follow up and talk to her, something that can be difficult (but not impossible) when several kids are in a classroom. I will also try to talk to her later in the week and see where she is coming from in her question. I have seen a little bit of a change in her life, but I am concerned with her question about age related to baptism.
Please be praying that E would understand the gospel message and would make a decision to respond to this message.
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