We are here today to present these children to the church and to consecrate them to God.
Who brings them for this holy purpose?
We, the parents, do.
We affirm that they are children of God by creation, that they are loved and will be included in the experiences of this congregation. We will look to the day when they will declare faith in Jesus Christ, confirm the heritage we pass along, and come as adults to choose full commitment to God's will and work.
Sarah was dedicated in our church surrounded by her actual family and our extended church family. We are very grateful to have found a church home that nurtures our souls, our faith, and now our children, too.
Grandparents
Sarah, like Max, wore my family Christening gown. The beautiful, delicate lace gown was handmade by nuns, bringing a little bit of our Catholic heritage to the Baptist ceremony.
The world's first Baptist (and female) Pope?
Our family joined us for a luncheon at our home to celebrate the special day.
The invitation and "gown" napkins
The magnificent cake, which replicated our Christening gown.
Our wonderful and talented friend Reggie Ellison prepared the lunch. She has blessed us many times in the past with delicacies from her kitchen.
If only Sarah had been able to enjoy it!
Yes, they do.
4 comments:
So sweet! Looks like you had a wonderful day. I can't wait to meet this Ms. Sarah!
Oh, Max. Yes, they surely do.
(What delicious dish was in the pumpkins?)
Fruit slaw - pears, apples, carrots, and maybe some other yumminess. I don't like cole slaw, but I loved this!
Mmmm!
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