Tuesday, August 18, 2009

MY BOYS GOT BAPTIZED!!

This past Sunday, my two youngest sons decided they wanted to get baptized!! They announced that morning that they were going to have baptisms after the evening service.

I'm so blessed to have children that love the Lord and that they totally understand the meaning of baptism. It's not about tradition, or doing it because it is a requirement of being a Christian.

I couldn't help but get teary eyed! It was such a profound moment!!! Miranda and her friends were all yelling in the sacntuary..."Wooo..Eli....woo Danny!!"

That night, six children and one adult were baptized!! God is good!!!!

Our Associate Pastor, Brad, talking with Eli before he gets baptized.
Yay!
Danny's turn! And there's Eli in the background!
Yoo hoo!!

41 comments:

  1. DeniseAugust 18, 2009 at 1:51 AM

    Woo Hoo, that is so precious sweetie.

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  2. UnknownAugust 18, 2009 at 1:58 AM

    Praise the Lord that your kids are baptized already sis!! Baptism serves our confirmation of our faith to the Lord. We die with Him in His death and rose with Him as new creations on His resurrection. Amen..

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  3. LaurencitaAugust 18, 2009 at 2:57 AM

    Praise God! You have raise your children so well.Congrats.

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  4. AngelaAugust 18, 2009 at 3:23 AM

    I wanted to cry when I saw the pics..oh my goodness,,,,God IS so good...Alicia, God is working mightily in your family...((hugs))

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  5. StacyAugust 18, 2009 at 3:45 AM

    Saw the pics on FB the other night!!! That is so great:)

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  6. PilarAugust 18, 2009 at 3:48 AM

    what a blessing! Praise the Lord!

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  7. UnknownAugust 18, 2009 at 4:57 AM

    How sweet...congrats to them!!

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  8. Sawatzky familyAugust 18, 2009 at 5:31 AM

    WOW! What an evening that must have been!
    Praise God :)

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  9. StephanieAugust 18, 2009 at 5:52 AM

    Such sweet pictures...yay!

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  10. Alicia The SnowflakeAugust 18, 2009 at 6:21 AM

    Oh how exciting! May they continue to grow in the fear and admonition of the Lord.

    I'm trying to get back in the swing of things. I have missed you my friend! Hope you are enjoying the last of your summer!

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  11. Kelli WAugust 18, 2009 at 6:21 AM

    Congrats to both of you boys! You got some great pictures of their baptisms!

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  12. BrookeAugust 18, 2009 at 6:21 AM

    What a great decision they made! God bless them!

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  13. SusieAugust 18, 2009 at 6:39 AM

    That's great that your kids are as committed as you are:-)

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  14. Collette@JesuslovesmumsAugust 18, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    this is amazing news! Fantastic!

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  15. AnonymousAugust 18, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    Praise the Lord! Awesome!

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  16. jen@odbtAugust 18, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    What a wonderful moment for you and your family.

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  17. SaraAugust 18, 2009 at 7:36 AM

    Danny looks a little nervous :0) How sweet, and what a moment for you guys!

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  18. CarinAugust 18, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    God is good!! I'm tearing up just thinking of it.

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  19. AnonymousAugust 18, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    Praise His Holy Name!

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  20. LaurenAugust 18, 2009 at 8:28 AM

    That is AWESOME!!!!! I am so happy for you and your boys and the WHOLE family!!! How wonderful! :)

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  21. LauraAugust 18, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    That is awesome!! Praise God! =)

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  22. ChrisAugust 18, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    what a joyful and unforgettable moment! kudos to you mom, for teaching them and training them up in the way they should go...

    i hope i can train up my kids like you do...

    God bless you!

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  23. HeleneAugust 18, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    That's wonderful! And I think it's even more wonderful that it was their choice and not something that you had them do out of tradition. I think it's more meaningful to them when they're the ones who decide to do it. Beautiful pictures!!!!

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  24. Mommy24csAugust 18, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    Beautiful Pics Alicia! You are a blessed family :)

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  25. JenniferAugust 18, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    YAY, YAY, YAY!!! Congratulations! What a wonderful moment!

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  26. God, My Savior Forever!August 18, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! Wow..I can imagine the joy you feel to see that your kids are becoming strong Christians and are choosing to follow the Lord! So happy to see this..we need strong Christians in the next generations to come:D

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  27. Kathy C.August 18, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    Oh Alicia - what a beautiful, beautiful blessing! :) God is amazing!

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  28. momsthewordAugust 18, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    That is just so exciting. I cried when my kids got baptized!

    Once my hubby had a baptism to do and he called because the other people forget their towels, so I had to bring extra towels.

    Hubby has to bring a change of clothes, of course, because otherwise he'll be preaching in wet shorts and a t-shirt, lol! (One time he forgot his clothes and I had to bring those too....hehehehe!)

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  29. Muthering HeightsAugust 18, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    Wow!! Yay! That is so exciting for them! :)

    You must be so proud!

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  30. punaAugust 18, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    This is so fantastic! So glad I found your blog!

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  31. Carey-Life in the Carpool LaneAugust 18, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    Congratulations!

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  32. Veronica LeeAugust 18, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Congrats!!

    Thanks for the follow. I'm now following your lovely blog.

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  33. He & Me + 3August 18, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    What a precious precious moment for them and you. How proud you must be!

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  34. Ms. LatinaAugust 18, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    AWESOME! God is leading you and your family and that is such a blessing!

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  35. Liz MaysAugust 19, 2009 at 4:41 AM

    That's just wonderful! In the church I grew up in, baptism was a dedication from the parents and profession of faith was when the children were old enough to make their own decision about their path. I was the only one in my family who went through profession of faith (no water involved.)

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  36. tiki_ladyAugust 19, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    i love it, it is always heart warming when your children make the choice to be followers of Christ. WE baptize also in our church. The baptism for us is very symbolic, and we baptize wearing all white. Congrats on this moment in your and their lives.

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  37. Jane In The JungleAugust 19, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    Oh don't ya love it!!! I know you are soooo proud friend!

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  38. DaphineAugust 19, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    WOW~! They are not even my kids and this teared me up! Congrats!

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  39. GottaLoveMomAugust 20, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    Congratulations...and God bless you!

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  40. Colette SAugust 21, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    What a blessing! I don't hear too many testimonies like this and it's just so amazingly refreshing to see a family growing in Christ.

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  41. LindsayAugust 22, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    God IS good - praise the Lord. That is so awesome and I am so happy for you - that's my biggest prayer for my children, too.. How awesome.

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