Jack's Baptism

 

Today Jack was baptized.  It was a sweet day!

I bought Sarah a handkerchief for her baptism that we could wrap her wedding bouquet with one day.  For Jack's baptism, he used one of Jim's handkerchiefs with a monogrammed "M".  I plan to have his baptism date embroidered on it as well, and hopefully he'll have it in his pocket at his wedding.

Jack was so cute when I picked him up from his Sunday School class.  He said he was a little nervous, which is understandable.

I grabbed Sarah out of her class as well to watch the baptism, and she was giving him such a hard time.  She was saying things like, "Ok, Jack, I'll be down on the front row... staring at you... like everyone else will be."

I told her to cut it out and reminded her that no one tried to freak her out for her baptism.  To which she said, "Mom, it's a brother-sister thing.  It's what we do."

LOL.

Jason helped Jack change into his swimsuit and put his robe on.  I got to catch a few father-son moments from the ladies' side of the baptistry.

 

Then Pastor Sam came out so I got a pic of the three of them.  Special moments with our sweet Pastor.

After Sam walked into the water, he helped Jack get on the underwater stool for the little guys.

 

We filled out a form listing special guests in the congregation, telling what grade Jack is in, where he goes to school-- things like that.  Sam took it upon himself to tell everyone that Jack's middle name is Thomas.  And he said, "He's the third 'Thomas'.  His granddaddy and his daddy have the same name."

Those are the kinds of things that make Pastor Sam a great pastor.  Jack is very proud to be a McGlamery man, and I appreciated the reference to Jim. 

 

Pastor Sam: Jack, is it true that you've asked Jesus to come into your heart?

 

Jack: Yes, sir.

Pastor Sam: And is it true that you want to follow Him in believer's baptism?

Jack: Yes, sir.

Sam:  Then, take my hand, son.

Sam: Upon your public profession of faith, I baptize you...



...in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit...

He hugged Jack and told him he did a good job.

A little water in the eyes.  Wipe it away.  Jason's clapping in the background. :)

We were so honored to have two very special guests there today.  Jack's GT teacher, Mrs. Kane, came to watch his baptism.  Above and beyond a teacher's call of duty.  My heart is full. 

I should also say that his homeroom teacher tried to make it as well.  She hugged him on Friday and told Jack that she was so proud of his decision to ask Jesus into his heart.  She said that's the most important decision he'll ever make.

And THIS is one of the reasons I wholeheartedly support public school and believe that a private education (and living in a bubble) is not necessary.  God can and does put people in your life that support and encourage you... even in those crazy heathen public schools. ;)

And Aunt Kim came too!  The kids LOVE seeing her. Sarah hopes that she'll come to the deer lease for Daddy/Daughter Weekend.  Caroline lights up when she's around.  I look forward to watching that relationship grow.  There's a sweet connection there.  And of course, Jack was so glad that she came!

Kim, Mom, Dad, and the Valentes went to lunch with us at Abuelo's to celebrate Jack's special day. 

We love you, Jack, and CAN'T WAIT to see God's plan for your life unfold.