I have a delightful new resource for you. If you have a youngster in your house or church who is considering baptism, then this book will be a treat. It's called BiC's Baptism and it's written by Robin Khoury (Miss Robin). You can easily order it on Amazon here:
I love this book and so did the kids I read it to. It sparked intelligent curiosity among the youngsters and we were able to talk about Baptism in a fun, easy to understand way. In fact, we discussed baptism for nearly an hour after reading the book!
The book is a nice picture book size with bright large pictures. So it's easy to read to a group. The type is big, too, so I didn't have to use my reading glasses.
The children I read it to were enthralled with BiC who prays to become a Christian. After he prays Disciple Dan calls him BiC which stands for "Baby in Christ."
Disciple Dan takes BiC to church with him and on that Sunday BiC sees someone is getting baptized by Pastor Windy. BiC's tummy begins to tickle when he worries what might under the water. When he gets home, every time he thinks about the baptism, his tummy tickles just as if he were riding a roller coaster.
The book gently teaches the children why baptism is important.. It also discusses the symbolism of baptism: buried with Christ in baptism and risen to walk in newness of life. It made perfect sense to the children when I read it to them. The pictures make it very easy to understand.
BiC, still afraid of being baptized, goes to Mr. Owl. and confesses that he is afraid that Pastor Windy might drop him or that there are monsters in the water. And Mr. Owl reminds BiC that He can trust in God when He is afraid. Mr. Owl prays with BiC.
The next Sunday, BiC is baptized by Pastor Windy. "Being baptized is like putting on your Christian uniform," he says. "It does not make you a Christian. It just shows everybody that you are one."
While BiC is being baptized, Disciple Dan and Mr. Owl are in the congregation praying for him to be brave. And BiC is baptized.
It is an endearing book, and when I finished reading it to a room full of children who had not yet been baptized (but had accepted the Lord as Savior) they all decided they wanted to be baptized "next Sunday!"
(This is when I explained to them to tell their parents and have their parents contact me or the pastor.)
If you are a Children's Pastor, Evangelist, Sunday School teacher, Children's Church worker, Pastor or parent, this book is one you are going to want on your shelf. It would be good for every pastor to own. It would help them counsel young souls about the meaning and importance of baptism.
I give this book five stars! I wish I would have had this book when my kids were young. Now I'm glad it's here for my grandchildren!
(c) 2008 Karla Akins
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