Comments on: A Baptism to Remember

By: Rev. Steve Malanowski

Rev. Steve Malanowski — Wed, 23 May 2007 19:54:41 +0000

I confess! I laughed! and then I got thinking about how I would have reacted in that situation. The Pastor made the most of that situation. Baptism is a witness to those present and a reminder to the person being baptized of what happens when a person puts their faith in Jesus Christ as their Savior. They die to sin, to the old way of life and are raised to new life in Christ. The baptism of water doesn’t save us, Jesus does that.
This was a great opportunity for everyone in that church to be a witness. The pastor was a witness to God’s love, grace, mercy and sense of humor but he also set the tone for future thrill seekers. If he would have berated the boy, or said something about the parents or just totally lost it just think some would say he should have others would say, where’s he’s sense of humor, others would use to confirm their reason for not going to church. Satan used this to cause people to say christians are all wet, but God turned it around to say I think the kid made a splash.
When growing up my dad was the pastor and in one service his peg tooth came out. No one knew it but him but he could hear himself whistling so before long he asked everyone to bow their heads to pray while the deacons came up to help him find his tooth. We all laughed and he never found the tooth but he preached anyway. Later, a man who was visiting said that impressed him. He told dad had he not preached he would not have come back but because dad went on he wanted to be part of that church. Who knows who was in the crowd that day and what impression they left with but it could make a big splash in their lives.

By: Sherri Emitte

Sherri Emitte — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 01:54:44 +0000

OK, all of you are off the mark. I happen to know the real story because this pastor is a family member. This young boy was very shy. He and his brother (the one baptized before him) both wanted to get baptized the same day. The boy was a little nervous beforehand, so the pastor tried to loosen him up by saying, “Hey, I double-dog-dare you to do a cannonball into the baptistry”, never thinking he would actually do it. The boy DID do it, and the pastor was delighted in the fact that he was able to get him past his shyness. I agree that the Lord does have a sense of humor, and I know this pastor does too, and it is a good thing!! It in no way takes away from the beauty of the baptism, or the dedication of this young man’s decision.

By: Owen

Owen — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 18:24:33 +0000

Nice to see someone excited about following Jesus!

By: Simone Clark

Simone Clark — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 20:08:20 +0000

Okay maybe it was an inappropriate thing to do, but come on the boy is a kid. Most kids do stupid things and only realise the significance when they get older, I know I sure have done that.

Maybe his parents should have given him a talking to afterwards, but come on, to make such a big deal about it makes me realise how people forget what it was like to be a child. Im sure every one of us has done something as stupid as that in our youth, or have we become too old and crotchety to remember…

By: Terry

Terry — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 16:35:05 +0000

When I think of all of the things that many of our children are doing these days I have to appreciate the fact that this young man was 1. in church and 2. being baptised. In comparison to the many things many of our children are into today such as drugs, theft and murder it is really quite refreshing to see somthing like this.

I don’t think that this was done with the intent of disrespect for God, the church, the minister or the congregation at all. It was a “thought of the moment” and did no irrepairable damage.

At least this young man was baptised in church rather than sentenced to life in a court.

Put this in perspective with open eyes and it may be easier to see that this simple act probably did more good than harm.

By: Dave Austin

Dave Austin — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 14:35:34 +0000

I am so very glad that someone thought enough of this one to send it to Tom Bergerron at AFV. It was a sure winner from the start!……

By: Aw Martin

Aw Martin — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 22:20:24 +0000

Oh, That we all would rush in head long to follow God’s call in our lives. Unashamed, Free and full of Joy unspeakable. This is refreshing in humor and in lesson to be learned. Christ gave all for all…He had no reservatioons why should we? As my pastor says often…
“Loving God and Loving People!”

By: Trista

Trista — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 22:25:51 +0000

GET OVER IT!!!! All you christians are the same, YOU ALL JUDGE!! And I thought it was a great thing he did the moment took over him and PRAISE THE LORD FOR A LITTLE HUMOR!! GET OVER IT!! IF YOU DON’T LIKE IT THEN DON’T WATCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: NY Pastor

NY Pastor — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 17:37:07 +0000

David Eden – you are a gifted writer.

Your response is not only the best, but very wise. Thank God for people like you.

By: Rev. Dallas

Rev. Dallas — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 22:14:57 +0000

As a minister, I agree with Dan who said it best back on the 20th of January. READ; MARK 10: 13-17, in verse 17 ONE CAME RUNNING TO JESUS. who knows, maybe his parents don’t even attend church OR this young man could be the first in his family to ever attend church and this could be the beginning of a whole new relationship for his whole family. Everyone needs to pray for his encouragement and his growth in the Lord.