My name is Madalyn Lindenmuth, and I am 11 years old. I have been attending LEFC since I was about one. I am the oldest out of my brother and my sister. Before I accepted Jesus into my heart, I was hard on myself and told myself I was not a good daughter or a good sister. When I was with my friends, I would involve myself in negative drama and sometimes even start it. I would also sometimes not feel bad about treating my brother and sister badly.

As I grew up, I became more curious about what my parents believe and would ask them questions about their faith and the bible. As I attended church with my family every Sunday and attended the bible adventure program at my school, I slowly began to learn more about Jesus and God’s word. One of my friends told me she asked Jesus in her heart, and I began thinking about what that meant for my own life. This past February at bible adventure they told the gospel to all of us attending. At that time, I was able to understand personally what it meant when Jesus died on the cross for my sin and I personally accepted Jesus as Lord and savior of my life.

With Jesus in my heart my life looks a lot different. I love people around me because Jesus loves me. I really enjoy teaching the younger kids in KidMin and sharing the love of Jesus with them. I desire peace for my friends’ lives and have more self-control staying out of drama and rumors about others at school. I have more patience and am kinder to my siblings. I feel bad inside when I don’t do what’s right, but I know now that Jesus loves me, and when I ask, He forgives me when I am not faithful in obeying.

I am getting baptized today because I want to show my family, friends and all of you that I love Jesus, want to obey his commands, and have asked Him to forgive my sins.