Baptism Testimonies

Madgee and Mangue

They are 13 years old and in the first grade. Have lived at KT for 3 years. Before coming to KT, they lived with their older sister in MaeThaWa. When they were babies, their mother died of a sickness, and their father was killed by bombs. They did not know about Jesus until coming to KT. Madgee and Mangue came to KT because they wanted to get an education and learn western culture. They got baptized because they want to know their Savior. They believe Jesus is the son of God who came to earth, died, and rose again. Now they are saved from sin. They know they have new life in Christ. 

In the future, they hope to be teachers for their people in Karen State. Now that they are baptized, they want to preach God's word to their people. 

TiNuPaw

TiNuPaw is 11 years old in grade 2. She has been at KT for 3 years. 

Before coming to KT, she lived with her mother in a village on the Thai side. After her youngest sister was born, her father left them for another woman. Now that she and her sisters are all at KT, TiNuPaw's mother is working in Bangkok. She is unsure when she will return. TiNuPaw wanted to come to KT to get wisdom. She chose to be baptized because she wants to be saved and know her Savior. She said she came go school and heard the teachers talk about Jesus, then when we worship, and she raised her hands, she felt God touch her heart. TiNuPaw wants to attend Bible college and then be a missionary to Karen people. She wants to help them find salvation. 

TiNuPaw is praying that the rest of her family will be saved and baptized soon too. 

KawPawShee

KawPawShee is 12 years old in grade 3. She has lived at KT for 2 years. 

Before coming to KT, she lived in DoWah with her grandparents. After her younger brother was born, her father left for Burma and her mother for Bangkok. She had not heard of Jesus before coming to KT. 

KawPawShee wanted to come to school because she loves wisdom. She chose to be baptized because she loves Jesus and wants to live with Him in heaven forever. She knows that Jesus died and rose again and now her heart is strong. When she heard the story of her uncle being baptized and saw the pictures, God spoke to her heart and said she too should be baptized. 

In the future, KawPawShee wants to be a missionary in Karen state and tell them about God's word. 

Ay Ay Tway

Ay Ay Tway is 11 years old in grade 4. She has lived at KT for 2 years. 

Before coming to KT, she lived in Mae La with her father and sister. Her mother died of a sickness 5 years ago. Before coming to KT, Ay Tway knew only a little bit about Jesus from a teacher. She came to KT to get wisdom and learn more about Jesus. She chose to be baptized because she wants her sins to be washed away. She knows God made her and she loves Him. 

When she is older, Ay Ay Tway wants to be a soldier in the KNLA. She wants to help her people resettle in their homeland. She prays for her people that they can know Jesus, too.