Im already saved and im 13. Im proud of being baptised tommarow but am very nervous about being infront of my church. Anyone care to share their baptism story with me. Thanks for the help.
2007-01-27 15:26:46 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I pray that God will take away that nervousness and give you peace and joy and that it will be a wonderful experience for you. May God bless you and keep you close all the days of your life.
2007-01-27 15:30:58 · answer #1 · answered by Esther 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Don't be nervous. When you are in the baptismal, you won't even notice that people are watching you. Instead, you will be focus on what is going on with you. Listening to what the pastor is saying, then trying to figure out the exact moment to hold your breath. LOL.
When I was baptised, our church didn't have a baptismal, so a pastor of another church let us use theirs. There were a number of people, probably about 10 that wanted to get baptised. The pastor made sure that we understood exactly what baptism symbolized--our old self dying and coming out a new person. We went into the dressing room. The ladies changed first. Then one by one the pastor helped us into the baptismal. The water was warmed up ahead of time so it's not a huge shock to the body. He then asked me if I had accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior. He began to lower me into the water (I forgot to take a breath) and said "I baptize use in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit" and then submerged me completely underwater. I was only under for a brief second, then pastor helped raise me out of the water. Everyone there was really excited to be a witness to it. It was a very good moment.
2007-01-27 23:36:25 · answer #2 · answered by shybusch 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
For me, it was when our music group was moved from up in the back of the church down to the front, just left of the pulpet. Suddenly, we could see all the faces of the people. STAGE FRIGHT! Anyway, once we began singing, our focus was on praising God, and we didn't feel like we were the focus anymore. Never had a problem like that again. Remember, your baptism is your declaration that you, too have accepted God as your savior. Let Him be the focus. In the end, it IS all about Him.
God bless.
2007-01-27 23:38:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mine was so awesome. I was in the Navy at the time and I didn't know many people at the church where I was stationed. I went to a church outside of the base I was assigned. Anyway, it was a huge church that was recommended to me by a friend. There must have been a thousand people there and they were very much on fire for the Lord. I didn't know the pastor that well but I understood that I was taking a step to identify myself with Christ's life. I was of course already saved because baptism doesn't save anyone. It is an important step in one's walk with Christ as you identify with him in his death and ressurection. Anyhow, I did know a handful of people because a few actually came up to me and invited me to their homes and to bible studies and such - even though they didn't know me from Adam and I never wore my uniform so they didn't even know I was in the military! So, they had this huge baptismal tank that was up in the pulpit stage and it was in front of so many people. They had almost the same attendance for the evening service as they did for the morning. It was an awesome congregation and the pastors and staff served there their whole lives and passed the ministry on generation to generation. I'll never forget it. I shared my testimony in front of all of those people and after I was dunked and came up soaking wet - everyone stood up and clapped their hands and it was like a symbol to me of how heaven cheers when any of His children take a step of obedience to follow Christ. WOW - in any case it happened that way because at the time - I really needed the encouragement because I was going through many trials. It was one of the most memorable events in my entire life. I would love to attend that church but am too far away! I was far from home but knew so strongly that the bonds that hold us together as believers are incredible, unbreakable and stay with you forever. We're linked with thousands uopn thousands all over the world and in heaven. It blows my mind. The Lord really swept me off my feet as it were. While my friends were getting into bars and experiencing drinking for the first time, cursing and all of the other things people in the military tend to do in their free time, I was letting all of that go. Alot of people thought I was nuts because of the drastic change that took place. But, it was love - the love of the Lord capturing my soul for eternity. That baptism day was the day I took a step to commit to learn, grow, change and become more like Him. The Lord and the things He has done for me are simply as the song goes "Unforgettable."
2007-01-27 23:44:07 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is a wonderful experience. You don,t need to be afraid the pastor will be very careful not to hold you under too long Usually He take a handkerchief tells you to take a deep breath, hold it , puts the handky over you mouth and nose then puts you under and brings you up so fast you won't even gasp for air. My heart was so filled with joy I can not explain it. Usually pastor will say I baptize you in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
2007-01-27 23:45:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Praise the Lord! It's a pubic declaration of the internal transformation that's already taken place in your heart when you got saved and also you are publicly declaring your heart's desire to follow and walk with the Lord Jesus from now on to the very best of your ability and by the Grace of GOD! Just remember, You're with Church family who love you and want to see you grow in the Lord. Everything will be just fine!!
Congrats on the step of obedience! That's where all the blessings are, in OBEDIENCE to GOD!!
2007-01-27 23:39:31 · answer #6 · answered by lookn2cjc 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well I was baptized when I was 13. I had just converted to the Lutheran faith. A baby and little girl was also baptised with me. The pastor sprinkled me three times in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirt. He wet his thumb and made a cross on my forehead marking me with the cross of Christ forever. A assistant gave me a candle lit from the altar and I walked (with the others that were baptised) to the back of the church and then to my seat where I blew out my candle. My great-grandparents (non-Lutherans) took me out to eat. The rest of my family (also non-lutherans) critizied my beliefs since they are extremely protestant and the Lutheran church is more catholic.
(The bible says that baptism is also of fire. That is being baptized with fire. It is also to show your light of God.)
2007-01-27 23:35:15 · answer #7 · answered by N♂t - ♂ut - Yet 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I won't share mine, but I can give you some advice. Remember, baptism is about you and God. those people are there just to witness your renewal from death to sin, into the life of Christ. and trust me, there's nothing to worry about. and if you're nervous, check with your pastor/reverend or something.
oh, and try not to wear white unless it's the dress-code...
2007-01-27 23:38:58 · answer #8 · answered by Hey, Ray 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God bless you! here's something that happened when my sister was baptized...she was nervous, much like yourself... our pastor was a little nervous, as well-he's our cousin, and he later said that it made him a little nervous to be baptizing his own cousin...he was afraid that if he messed up, the family would be teasing him forever...when it came time to say 'i baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit' his mind went blank...all of a sudden he blurted out, "i now pronounce you....um...er....BAPTIZED!' and the whole church burst out in laughter...and yes, he did get a lot of teasing about it...
2007-01-27 23:36:07 · answer #9 · answered by spike missing debra m 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well, don't take offense because I am no longer a Christian....
But when I was baptized at age 13. I too was nervous a few days before, I think that is normal. It was in front of thousands of people at a Fall fellowship meeting. Since it was of my own free will, I don't regret it. And it was a special memory for me because I traveled half way across the country to be baptized. Even though I no longer share your religion, I still recognize the importance of it all. Good luck.
2007-01-27 23:35:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
Don't think of it like a performance because it's not. You are not there for the Congregation even though Baptism is a Public Profession of your Faith.
Just remember, this is something special between you and God. If it's like mine you won't even be facing the Congregation anyway. Just forget they are even there.
2007-01-27 23:32:44 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋