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Today I Was Baptized tells a heartwarming story of an infant's baptism and includes short essays about the sacrament of baptism, its origin and traditions. There is also room for you to record the story of your baby's baptism. You will enjoy reading and sharing this book with your child/children today and for years to come. The beautifully illustrated story is appropriate for children of all ages, while the essays are enlightening for older children and adults. The book definitely reflects ecumenism as it was written with guidance from both a Catholic priest and a Methodist minister. The book's endearing illustrations of babies, angles and the baptism celebration make it a valuable keepsake of this special day. ... Read more

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Super for all faiths!
I love this book!

It is beautifully illustrated and tells the story of Baptism with words and pictures that a child, as he or she grows, will understand.

There are pages in the back for parents to record thoughts and feelings from the special day, as well as pages for photos.

Thumbs up!

Today I was Baptized
I received this book as a gift for my sons Baptizim and I can not say enough about it. What a Wonderful keep sake. I have now purchased one for my daughter, and as long as this book is available, I do not have to think hard about what to get other parents for there Child's special day.

Great Mix of Religion
I gave this book as a gift to a family member who shares two different religious views between her and her spouse. This book is excellent on sharing the importance behind baptism and the different religious viewpoints. It is very easy to read to the child and the illustrations are beautiful. The other excellent point about the book is that it is very complete. The author has thought of everything - even a section for the special photos from the day! This is a great gift to give to anyone who is going to have a special day for their child.

Today I Was Baptized
This book was a special addition to the blessed day when two of our Granddaughters were baptized. It gives scripture and explains in depth why we are baptized. It enlightens anyone who reads it, and is a wonderful memento for the child. ... Read more

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The perfect gift to make a child feel special---like part of the most wonderful family in the world. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning artist Gerardo Suzan, this is a wonderfully imagined story of God's power and love joined in the baptism event---a story that will grow richer in meaning each time the book is read.

Plus, following the story are pages of illustrated thoughts and ideas to trigger family discussions about the significance of baptism, its links to God's biblical story, and to the lives of the readers. ... Read more

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Great baptism gift!
This book is a wonderful gift idea for a baptism. The story is nice and the illustrations are wonderful!

Best Gift I Ever Received
This book is fabulous. The writing is a pleasure to read and the illustrations say so much more. The two put together is wonderful. I recommend it as a gift when ever you have the chance.

The First Story for a New Child of God
Walt Wangerin, professor, teacher, writer, pastor, and most of all, child of God, has given us a precious gift: an illuminating storybook about God's gift of baptism. This book fills a void in the world of children's literature, drawing children into their rightful place in the household of faith, The Church. The text is written in rhyming couplets, a style that children love; after hearing it a few times, they can supply the rhymes that follow each line (as they do with Dr. Seuss books). The story is told from the perspective of creation itself, rejoicing at the baptism of the child, and his/her place in the world. This is done gracefully and lovingly. The illustrations are glorious! The artist, Gerardo Suzan, has a simple, delightful style that children can interpret easily; yet included within the simple paintings are classic symbols of creation and Christian iconography. The illustrations and the text are a perfect marriage. The back of the storybook includes scriptural and theological clarification of the story and paintings. This is helpful for parents with their own questions about baptism; I believe that quality children's books offer something for the adults as well as for the children. This is a "lap" book, something to be enjoyed and shared for families. Baptism is the perfect occasion to give this book;on the baptismal day, have the family, the sponsors, the pastors, and the whole congregation sign the book as a remembrance. ... Read more

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Wondeful book
This book is a terrific gift for anyone getting baptised or having children baptised. Cleverly written and makes you feel good just reading it! ... Read more

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Originally published many years ago, this outstanding book, now revised is still fresh and challenging us today. It tells the story of a group of children - mostly street beggars and orphans - living in Adullam Rescue Mission in Yunan Province, China, under the care of missionaries H.A. Baker and his wife. These children experienced an immense and incredible outpouring of the Holy Spirit - so great that they literally 'experienced heaven' through visions, were aware of the prescence of angels and were able to describe in great detail what they saw. The result of these intense experiences of God was a fervent passion for worship, the Word of God and prayer. ... Read more

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Should be added to the canon of scripture
This book proves that not everything is revealed in the Bible, as Christian fundamentalists would say. Some of the revelations to the children in this book do not appear in the Bible, but provides new truths as to what happens after death (includes what happens to apostates, those who never heard the gospel, and those who heard and rejected it). If you're curious about that, I would recommend that you buy this book.

As a nag, I wish Baker had included a transcript of the children's words as they told them in Chinese with the English translation.

ALWAYS REMEMBERED!
I read this book years ago and it literaly changed my way of thinking about things. Beautiful children are allowed to see the mysteries of Heaven and Hell. The accounts in this book will make the hair stand up on your head, they are so vivid and meaningful. This book will encourage you as a believer and should scare you if you are an unbeliever. Well worth the read.
Excellent!

One Of My Favorite Books!
I am happy to see that this wonderful book has been reprinted. I read this book many years ago and was so impressed with the detailed revelations of heaven and hell that I bought them by the case and gave them away as handouts. I have since read it over and over many times myself...

Eye opening book
If you want to get a good picture of what lies beyond our earthly realm this book has it. God poured out his Spirit on simple street beggar children and they tell of the visions and experiences he gave them. The book gives very detailed descriptions of Heaven and Hell; the Kingdom and God and the devil's Kingdom. The book can be read over and over because it will change your perspective on why we are alive today, and what's really going on behind the scenes.

Very Special Book
The information related in this book is timeless. I thought the authors did a pretty good job of recording what the children saw, balancing the visions with just the right touch of description of the children by the authors. Periodically, I reread this book. It is inspiring to get a pictorial idea of where my deceased loved are and what awaits me in heaven. The book is balanced by also expressing the reality of hell. Really good book. ... Read more

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Remembrance of My Baptism
This will make a great gift for a young child or baby who is being Baptized Catholic. The book contains mostly prayers, but also has pages to fill in family records. The one thing I would have liked better, is for it to have had one or two empty pages to wright my own thoughts. Over all though this is a wonderful easy gift. ... Read more

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Great ministry tool
I use this book to explain to children and through them to adults about what baptism is. It has good theology. Unfortunately it's a bit US Lutheran specific but apart from that it's a great resource and the kids enjoy it. (So do the adults.) ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Presbyterian Record, published by Presbyterian Record on March 1, 2001. The length of the article is 6220 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: The day the minister was baptized.(children and the future of the church)(Brief Article)
Publication: Presbyterian Record (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 2001
Publisher: Presbyterian Record
Volume: 125Issue: 3Page: 9

Article Type: Brief Article

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