It was an old-fashioned picnic and baptism day at church. Of course, the food was wonderful (as church potlucks always are) and the weather was just perfect...sunny, a little breezy and not too hot. At the picnic we played the old-fashioned games...3-legged race, sack race, tug-of-war, bobbing for apples, as well as some favorites...soccer, football and volleyball. The boys all were climbing trees, too.
After the picnic, everyone went back inside the church, and 5 candidates were baptized in the church, and Jacob was one of them. This was Jacoab's choice to be baptized again as a believer in obedience to the Bible. Jesus was baptized right before he began his teaching, and it was told that His followers should go out and baptize in His name. I asked Jacob later how he felt...he said "Cold. The water was freezing." Well, that was a prophetic statement!
Amarin and mama...we won!
Charlie and his buddy trying the 3-legged race.
Very happy to be high up in the tree.
Trying to follow his big brother.
Trying to climb a "Charlie size" tree.
Two lefties and a hockey stick.
It looks painful, Jacob.
Our toothless wonder had a blast playing tug-of-war.
Pulling with all he's got...
Ever wonder how much spit is floating around in these buckets?
Sharing his testimony in front of the church
Buried with Jesus in baptism...
...and raised to a new life in Christ Jesus.
6 comments:
What an exciting day to share!
I love all the pics of the picnic, you seem to have a lot of boys in your church - cool!
I am a tad bit jealous though...long sleeves and pants in August - no fair! :)
woohooo---what an awesome day for your family. There is nothing as sweet as seeing your own be baptized. Such an incredible moment. Congrats on your special day. Looks like so much fun, too.
How wonderful. Looks like you had a great day and how proud you must be of Jacob. Love it!!!!
Precious pics of your sweet boy getting baptised...and adorable pic of Amarin playing tug-of-war! Amazing how he is settling in!!
Woohoo!!!! Praise the Lord for Jacob's act of obedience!!! Sounds like a wonderful day was had by all!!
Looks like we missed tons of fun.(But after last night's discussion, I'm done poutin'.)
:)
I can still remember Cristin and Chad following in believer's baptism at Calvary. Good for Jacob!
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