Caroline's Dedication

Last Sunday we had Caroline dedicated at our church. This would be similar to an infant baptism or christening in other churches I guess.
We do not believe that this dedication does anything to help her gain favor in the eyes of God, nor does it give her salvation. Rather, it is more about me and Sam, our family and friends, committing to raise Caroline in a Godly home and environment. We hope and pray that some day she will come to know Jesus as her personal Savior on her own.

On stage, waiting for her dedication.

Brian explaining baby dedication to the congregation.

Brian praying for Caroline.

Each baby being dedicated is prayed for individually by our family minister. Here is the prayer that Brian said for Caroline.

"Caroline Marie we ask for our God and Father in heaven to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. We ask that you respond at an early age to his desire for you to believe in Jesus. And we pray that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power that you might be a woman marked by endurance, patience and thanksgiving. In Jesus name. Amen"

After the dedication we had our family and some close friends over for lunch and a fun time of fellowship.

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Grammy and Grandad with the grand kids

Nana and Pops with Caroline

Nathan, Hannah, Katherine and Emily at the "kids table"

Nathan holding Caroline