Mark's Baptism

Mark was baptised on January 15th. It was a sweet time with family and with our church. Mark's was especially sweet because my dad was able to stand up with us as our elder and offer a prayer for Mark. 

Luke was a wiggle-worm through out the whole thing! He finally sat still the longest on Dan's shoulders. 

Mark is such a sweet little guy. I can already see a difference in personality between Luke and Mark. Luke is so full of independence and spunk. Luke also prefers Dan to me. Mark seems to be so much calmer and is much more of a Mama's boy than Luke ever was!

Bob and Martha (Dan's parents) came down for the baptism.

Most of my family was able to make it! My sister Caroline's hubby had already left for Fort Riley and my sister Meredith was on a ski trip with her youth group. 

One of the things that I love most about baptisms is the reminder that as parents we aren't alone in raising our kids. Not only has God provided a wonderful and supportive biological family, but our church family is amazing. We are so grateful to be a part of Cross Park Church.

This is Dan's blessing for Mark. If you remember he also gave a blessing for Luke at his baptism (which you can read on this blog). I love having this written blessing for our boys to remind us and them God's wish for our lives.

Mark,

As a father seeing you a happy beautiful boy brings joy to my life. 

It is hard for me knowing that you were born into a world that has turned away from its creator and seems to have turned from hope.

Since birth your mother and I have given you over to God knowing that we cannot provide for you or protect you. Even with the benefits of being brought into God’s covenant family, which are abundant, we are all still sinners and will fall short.

One thing that I do know is

 “… That in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who were called according to his purpose.  For those the he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed in the image of his Son, so that he may be the first born among many brothers.  For those he predestined, He also called, those He called he also justified, those he justified he also glorified.”

-Romans 8:28-30

Mark your name is a reminder to me that God uses all things to bring new life to His people. 

Knowing that the path will not always be smooth, rest in the fact that your Lord and savior will walk down it with you, that he has already walked it, and he knows the way.

Walk down that narrow road son knowing that if you give your life to God he will use it and lead your every step.  He will lead you to new life.  He will lead you to His Glory.

Thanks for loving us!
C