We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.
Today was Baptism Sunday at The Journey Christian Church. The boys have been asking to be baptized, but I didn't have my act together to do it today (or so I thought). I had really wanted to make it a family event, but who defines family?
I felt very deeply that the boys be baptized by Rob Conatser. Rob dedicated them as young toddlers and I felt like it would be very special to have him do this very important step in their faith journey. Rob and his family are leaving next week to go to Georgia to continue the work God has called them to do- so it was now or never!
After their goodbye celebration, the boys prepared to be baptized. The more Jason got closer to it, the more excited he became- he kept bugging Rob all afternoon to do it NOW (sorry Rob). Of course Nathan was the opposite- he was not keen on doing it in front of others, but I (strongly) encouraged him to do it today with his brother. I knew he was ready and just needed to get over his fears.
The few "family" members (including our pastoral staff) that were still there at church witnessed the baptism of Nathan James and Jason Daniel. It was a beautiful sight to see my children being asked the questions,"Do you believe that Jesus is the son of God?" and "Do you believe that Jesus died for your sins?" and for the to answer in the affirmative. As he fully submerged them into the water and pronounced as he brought them up that they "were dead to their old life and like Christ, raised to a new life."
Before the "Dunk"
Jason is excited to be baptized
(and have everyone watching him)
Jason :: Before & After
Nathan :: Before & After
What a precious moment in all of our lives!! Welcome to the Lord's family my sweet, precious sons!!
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