Hannah’s Baptism

Hannah
Scheffer’s Testimony

Hi
everyone, my name is Hannah Scheffer and I want to be Baptized to publicly
share that I am ready to give it all in to God, and I am ready to start my walk
with him.

I
grew up in a Christian family and being Saved and Baptized was always a big
thing for me.

Being
Saved was the first step, and the second step is being Baptised at the start in
my walk.

I
always doubted my self and asking the question like “Am I saved?” or “Does God
really want ME in heaven?” I didn’t realize how much faith I was lacking with
my relationship with God.

However
that all changed one Thursday night at AO. Pastor Travis was talking about how
we needed to give our life to God and trust in him in everything that he wants
us to do.

He
gave an example of a poker chip. In the game of poker, you could bet a little,
you can bet a lot, or you can go all in. He asked how much we would put in if
our relationship with Jesus was on the line.

Would
we commit a little for God and say I will let you have a little of my life, or
say God, I am going to let you have most of my life. Or do you want to stand up
and say “God, I want you to have all of my life and I want to follow you in
everyway, everyday!”

He
ended the sermon with asking us one question: “What poker chip are you? Are you
willing to risk going all in for God?” That night really spoke to me, and after
that, I looked hard at where I was in my walk with God, and where I should be.

After
my Baptism, I am excited for my new life with God.

I
see Father God teaching us about Himself and His relationship to us through the
gift of our own children, and the perspective that brings.

I
can understand something of God’s perspective through the experience of
fatherhood that I get to share with Him.

And
as a follower of Jesus, He tells us to help our children to know about Him
through the Word and by sharing insight from our own experience in the Walk.

Your
Mom and I try to show how sinners follow Jesus, so that you can, too.  And here we are today, and I am very pleased
to have this opportunity to enjoy the fruit of our labors and be a part of
Jesus command to make disciples.

Today
you acknowledge His place in your life, and you can begin the lifelong process
of gaining your own personal insight as you live John 14:21 – to know his Word,
to obey it, and to see Him show up again and again in your life.

I
am very proud today, and very happy for you!