Over the course of his short life, Austin has professed his faith in Christ a few times. He professed his faith again during vacation Bible school at our church this past summer. As a result, he was invited to participate in a new believer's class during his regular Sunday school hour. The class came with a book. Jen and I went through the book with him. We talked with him about his faith and what it meant. We then talked to each other about his answers to our questions. We both believe that he is old enough to understand his faith and belief in Christ as his savior.
Austin then expressed a desire to follow Christ in believer's baptism. I sent our pastor, Dr. Creech a message through Facebook. We scheduled a time for Austin to talk with Dr. Creech about his faith. Today was the day. I picked up Austin after his Sunday school class and he was very anxious. He thought that it was going to be a test and he would give the wrong answers. We found Dr. Creech and he invited us back to his office. Jen, Addy, Austin, and myself all sat down. Dr. Creech then started asking Austin about his faith and beliefs. He asked Austin what he thought sin was and why he believed in Christ. He asked why he wanted to be baptized and why he needed to follow Christ to gain eternal life. Austin relaxed and gave some good and honest answers that were consistent with conversations that we have had with him in the past. After Dr. Creech was satisfied that Austin did in fact believe, he asked if we had a time in mind for the baptism. Yes we do, and it will be the Sunday before Thanksgiving.
Dr. Creech then asked Austin if he had any questions. His first question impressed us, his second did not. First question, "When you are preaching, how do you remember everything?" Second question, "Where did you buy that chair?" The mind of an 8 year old.
Dr. Creech then took us up to the baptistry. He showed Austin the room where he would change clothes. Austin was impressed with the waders that Dr. Creech wears during baptisms. He then took Austin down into the baptistry, it was empty. He explained that the lights would go down and where he needed to stand and all of the other things. After that he showed Austin the projection room and Dr. Creech and Austin made hand shadows in front of the screen. Dr. Creech did a great job of putting Austin at ease and making Austin and us feel very welcome. We are looking forward to that Sunday and hope those that live close can come to see him be baptized.
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