Baptize
A baptism is a moment of marking and a moment of welcoming. God marks an individual whom God has created with an invisible mark of love and acceptance. The church welcomes that person whom God loves as part of the church family and the body of Christ. When we respond to the call of Jesus and profess our faith, we are immersed in the waters of baptism. And, whether that is done literally—by being submerged and brought up—or symbolically—by water being placed on the head in some fashion—the action of baptism is the same and is carried out in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. God claims us as God’s own in the waters of baptism. The Baptize unit picks up where the baptismal event leaves off. Baptized persons live into their identity as children of God through daily acts of discipleship on a lifelong journey of growing in faith.

Young Children Leader's Guide
This leader’s guide is for children ages 3–5. It contains helpful information for the leader, including information about young children, background information about the practice, a note about supplies, and other helpful information for each session. There are symbols for each activity within the session that allow a leader to see at a glance the type of activity and customize each session for their group of children. Each session includes resource pages and “Practicing the Practice at Home,” which may be copied, printed, or sent out electronically to participants. There are other helpful pieces for young children in the Congregational Guide.

Featured in theYoung Children Leader’s Guide:

• Remembering Baptism (Mark 1:1–11)
• Unifying Waters (Exodus 14:10–31)
• Living Waters (Jonah 1–3; Romans 6:3–11)
• Nourishing Waters (1 Corinthians 12:12–31)

Series Description
Follow Me: Biblical Practices for Faithful Living is a tewnty-seven-unit curriculum based on practices Jesus did and taught us to do as faithful followers. Written for people of all ages who wish to live out their faith, this new curriculum examines where these practices are found in the Bible and how they have been used in Christian faith then and now.

To learn more about the curriculum and view a sample of each component, visit our Follow Me webpage. Watch our trailer on our YouTube channel.