Sunday, June 21st, we preached and presented at Sharptown UMC Church, and then were joyfully able to celebrate Lily's baptism! We all had a wonderful and sacred time with our brothers and sisters in Pilesgrove, New Jersey, and with my dad and sister, Matt's parents and brother, and grandparents, aunts and uncles and good friends.
Lily seemed to be well aware that this was HER day, and tried to take the microphone from Pastor Doug (the same good friend who married us and led our OMS Haiti field this past April), LOVED greeting the congregation, and devoured all of the attention (and wrapping paper) at her luncheon celebration!
She is wearing the dress my sister and I wore when we were baptized, and that my mom and aunt wore when they were baptized, too! It was all around such a special day that we will always remember...
We praise the Lord for this precious gift He has given us in Lily and for His grace and presence in her life and in ours!
What a very special and precious day for all of your family to share in Lily's baptism.
ReplyDeleteShe looked beautiful, and you can see the love for Lily on each persons face that holds her.
Keeping you all in prayer as you visit, celebrate and travel.
Love Lori
These are some lovely photos. I am so glad that her special day was such a good time with family. I pray that your travels in the US continue to go well. Please know that you are missed and prayed for. :) Tell Matt we said hello. Love & Prayers,
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