Big Idea
At his baptism God said, “You are my beloved Son.” God says we are loved children too.
Memory Verse
“You are my beloved Son. In you I am well pleased.” — Mark 1:11
Object Lesson
Pour water into a clear bowl and let each child dip a hand in. As they do, say their name: “(Name), you are God’s beloved child.” Talk about how water at baptism reminds us we belong to God.
Craft
Baptism Dove Mobile: Cut a paper dove, add cotton-ball clouds, and write “Beloved child of God” with the child’s name on the back.
Three ways this craft can look:
Materials
Clear bowl of water, Towels, White cardstock doves, Cotton balls, String
Full passage
Scripture Reading
4John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching the baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sins. 5All the country of Judea and all those of Jerusalem went out to him. They were baptized by him in the Jordan river, confessing their sins. 6John was clothed with camel’s hair and a leather belt around his waist. He ate locusts and wild honey. 7He preached, saying, “After me comes he who is mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and loosen. 8I baptized you in water, but he will baptize you in the Holy Spirit.” 9In those days, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10Immediately coming up from the water, he saw the heavens parting, and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11A voice came out of the sky, “You are my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
Mark 1:4–11 · World English Bible (public domain). Read this passage in the NIV
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