Megan was baptized June 7th. She had been asking to be baptized for almost a year. She talked with Heath, the children's pastor, (shown in the picture) two different times about salvation, baptism, and the meaning behind everything to make sure she was ready. She was very excited that night (in fact, she was talking about it all weekend). Lots of the family came in to support her and watch the special night -- Meme and Papa, Aunt LaLa and Roy, Nana and Chuck, and Great-Grandpa and Grandma Josie. Jason and I both prayed for her (as did Heath) up in the baptismal waiting area before she was baptized and just prayed that the Lord would etch that night into her memory, helping it to be a wondrously special time between her and the Lord as she followed what He'd asked her to do in baptism. Heath prayed over her and asked that she wouldn't settle for anything less than what God's perfect plan was for her life.
I couldn't help but shed a few tears as she came up out of the water--seeing her sweet and innocent spirit so eager to do what the Lord commanded her to do after accepting Him as her savior--and knowing she is a child of the Almighty King, she belongs to Him completely. What more could a mother ask for? It was a blessed, inspiring, spirit-filled and emotional night.This week we're in VBS. Should be lots of fun.
3 comments:
Awww, yeah! I have tears in my eyes, too!
This is awesome! I know you are so proud!
It looks like you guys had a great trip to Seattle!! How fun!
You are so right about it being such a blessing. One of my favorite verses the Lord gave me years ago is: 3rd John 1:4 "I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth." Precious time in all your lives!
Our Country Club is not doing fireworks this year. Herb's Brother and his wife are coming in that week-end. Herb's Mother has moved in with us, but is in Rehab now with a broken hip. We would love to see you sometime this summer.
Love,
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