My husband was baptized 15 years ago, and I held our (then) three year old on my hip as our community gathered around my husband as he sat in the water looking very serious as words were spoken over him. Our church family wept from the sheer beauty of it all. I still remember the words that others spoke and the life and truth they held. However, my son was anxious and afraid. He clung to me the rest of the day. From his limited view and life experience, he saw his dad sitting in the great big bathtub filled in the middle of a room, with people standing all around him, saying solemn words and shedding lots and lots of tears. He saw his dad get dunked in the water by a big dude and then come out of the water with more tears and lots of celebration. I wish I had this book then. I wish I could have read this to my kids as I prepared them for what they were about to see.
The text has two parts: one in very simple rhyme for very young children and the other a little more in depth for an older child. Both teach very big truths in a very easy, developmentally appropriate way. The illustrations are beautiful, vibrant and include lots of diversity and give the child the varied examples of how baptisms can look from different church traditions.
As a children's pastor, I am so happy to add Baptized in the Water to my carefully curated collection of children's books. It's going to make the rounds when I know an older sibling or parent might be getting baptized, when a child expresses interest in baptism, or when the concept of baptism comes up during our gatherings. It is perfect for helping a child process and understand, what baptism is, the history and meaning behind it, and the different ways that it can look from different faith traditions all in age appropriate and theologically sound ways.
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Meet the Author: Glenys Nellist
Glenys Nellist was born and raised in a little village in northern England. The author of multiple children’s books including the bestselling ‘Twas the Evening of Christmas and the popular series Love Letters from God and Snuggle Time, her writing reflects a deep passion for helping children discover joy in the world. Glenys lives in Michigan with her husband, David. Learn more at GlenysNellist.com.
Look Inside: Beautiful Illustrations from Anna Kazimi
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I have always needed a book like this in my ministry setting. I’ve always needed a baptism book to present to families to validate all forms of baptism and a book that puts the focus on God’s grace in each act of baptism. This book is beautifully illustrated. Families will be able to look at the pictures and understand what baptism means. No matter how a person has been baptized, their baptism is validated and honored in this book. Thank you, Glenys, for writing this book that I’ve always wished existed. I highly recommend everyone add this book to their home library and give to families after a baptism.
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