Amity's Baptism Day

What a sweet day of celebrating the Gospel and God's covenant grace for our family! We echo the words of our assistant pastor, Aaron Morris, "Baptism enacts the gospel for us symbolically. It depicts God’s gracious gift toward the dead and helpless as he breathes life into us through His Spirit. Even though [Amity] will likely not remember [her] own baptism, we will remind [her] of it and [she] will watch it repeatedly as others are baptized. It is our prayer that God will use this sacrament in [her] life and in our own to call us all to ever-growing faith and hope in the Son.
To God alone be the glory!"

This is the video clip of the actual baptism. Amity wasn't sure what to think at first but then she quickly decided that it was a good thing.

This is the entire video (which will most likely only be watched by grandparents!).

What you don't see in the video above is how our pastor walked Amity down the aisle before the congregation, the same congregation that had just taken vows to pray "that this remembered sign will stir in her and in [us] lively Gospel faith and lush Gospel fruit." What a gift! We are so thankful for our church family!

Her proud (and emotional!) daddy!

After the service, Amity was worn out and I got to enjoy some rare snuggle time.
We are also so grateful for our own family that joined us from near and far to celebrate! We filled up several rows and later enjoyed a baked potato and salad lunch at our home. Thank goodness for four crockpots and no blown fuses!

Poppa Barr, Momma Barr, Aaron, Rachel, & Baby Reagan LaShay (coming in 11-08)

Pop Pop and LollyGDaddy & KK

Uncle Bill & Aunt Rita

The Beldings

The Deans

Not pictured are Becky and Eli, who joined us at church, and Brent, Jenni, and Griffin, who joined us via the webcam at home!