The Meers Family: Following in Believer's Baptism

The last weekend in October was a very special one for our family. It was Maci's last soccer game, but more importantly, it was the weekend that Maci was baptized. I cannot express the pride that fills a mom's heart when one of her babies makes the decision to ask Jesus into their heart. On June 3rd 2010, Maci asked Jesus into her heart. Since that moment, she will tell anyone who will listen. We never pushed baptism, only explained it to her. Maci is so sensitive about being in front of people that I was sure she would have a hard time with this part. I was wrong. Alan and I explained to Maci that after you become a Christian, Jesus wants you to be baptized as an outward sign of the decision you made in your heart. She was very excited about telling the world that she loves Jesus by being baptized. She stayed on me until I got her signed up. She told everyone that would listen about her upcoming baptism and was extremely excited about it. When the day came, she was still excited, and only got a little nervous right before it started. Holding her hand through this very important day was one of my greatest privileges. I was so amazed at how she took such ownership over her new relationship with Jesus. At such a young age, you half expect it to all come from the parents. Not with Maci. She loves Jesus, and that is all her own. How neat to get to stand beside her and watch as she begins to grow into the little lady God wants her to become. I am bursting with love and pride.

This is Maci with Pastor Sal right before the baptism.