TIMMY'S BAPTISM PAGE

Timmy was baptized on September 22nd at 4 :00 pm
into the New England Memorial Seventh-day Adventist church. The baptism took place at the Stoneham Seventh-day adventist church located on Elm St. in Stoneham Mass.

BEING READY FOR BAPTISM?
How do you know when your young child is ready for baptism? I guess it really depends on the child. But I would like to share why I felt that my son was ready for baptism at such a young age.

Timmy will be 10 yrs old in a couple weeks ( October 8th, 2001).... back nearly a year ago, Timmy decided that he would like to be baptized. In our church, we baptize when a person is old enough to make the decision themselves. As babies, we dedicate them to bring them up loving Jesus, and teaching them the word of God. We also have bible studies/baptismal classes for those wishing to be baptized. When Timmy decided to be baptized, his older brother decided to join the baptismal class as well. Timmy loved learning all he could, and sucked up everything... but because of his autism, and his disability he needed a helper next to him, to write his answers on paper, and he needed extra time answering questions out loud, and reading from the bible... but he loved the class, and he finished the class with the other 2 older children whom where also wanting to get baptized.

Timmy is such a unique little boy. Part of which is because he is autistic, and has unique special needs. Over the years, he has had a very close personal relationship with his friend Jesus. I remember, when he was questioning the existance of God, and asking God, if You are real, make my hand go through this wall, and his hand did not go through the wall... so he figured God was not real... I felt that was so precious, and it was a sign he was seeking real answers to things. We explained that God does not work like this. He will not do these things, but there are ways to know that God is real... and we showed him examples how God has intervened in our lives, and how he loves us and cares for us. As Timmy has grown, his relationship with Jesus has been very real. I remember, when Timmy went to public school for a short time. He asked all the childen if they knew Jesus, and he told them about Him. He would come home and tell me whom loved Jesus in his class, and he would be so excited. His teacher loved Jesus too. He was teaching those who did not know Jesus, so that they could learn too. He would bring his bible to school with him every day, and he would read the 23rd psalm as often as he could. Timmy has a tender soul. Timmy loves to sing worship songs, songs from church, and any song that uplifted Jesus's name. He loves to pray, and his prayers are always so apropriate, and come from his heart. Timmy tries to live what he believes. Sometimes, I dont understand why a little boy like Timmy, whom loves Jesus with all his heart, could have the problems he does... but I do know this... this little boy belongs to Jesus. I am so happy for Timmy... he has been waiting so patiently for his turn for baptism...



PICTURES


Group vows. This is where everyone states that they believe in the principles of the church.




Timmy getting ready


Pastor Doran baptizing Timmy


group picture

Pastor Doran and Timmy



Timmy outside at church sign



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