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debris4spike

Andrew's Baptism

Feb 25, 2010 14:00

I said last week that last Sunday we were going to Andrew's baptism - and I haven't got round to reporting back!

It was a long day - but truly special.

( A long ramble about the service )

andrew, tim and claire, baptism, nick and brenda, faith, camera, mum and dad

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lifefailsme February 25 2010, 14:05:35 UTC

Oh what a terrific story of win! And lovely photos, thank you for sharing this Debs.

debris4spike February 25 2010, 17:50:23 UTC

It was a very special day, as you can imagine - and just great that it went well, and were able to spend his special day with Andrew.

debris4spike February 26 2010, 08:27:49 UTC

Forgot to say - Hope you noticed Nick's t-shirt ... he's one weirdo!!!!

lifefailsme February 26 2010, 13:40:00 UTC

He's epic, one of the first things I noticed and grinned widely X-D

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mountainheather February 25 2010, 14:12:36 UTC

I love how special your church makes baptism. I'd love to be able to chose hymns and such. We don't do that. We just have infant baptism and then at around 13/14, confirmation. I'd imagine our confirmation is similar to your guys baptisms, minus the water. Do you have infant baptisms also?

debris4spike February 25 2010, 17:52:23 UTC

Yes, I was able to chose my hymns, whereas Nick and Tim had to share as they were baptised together - LOL

Yes, adult baptism is our own personal commitment, so similar to confirmation.

We don't have infant baptism - but some families have a dedication service, or similar, although ours never bothered.

deird1 February 25 2010, 20:37:13 UTC

Same with my old church.

My new church has infant baptism and confirmation - which I just find weird. If I ever have kids, I'm not doing it that way. Adult baptism is much better!

Congrats to your nephew!

debris4spike February 26 2010, 08:29:39 UTC

Thanks - yes, this way we, as adults, get the choice as to whether we want to make a commitment to God.

It was a special day for us all, but especially Andrew.

enigmaticblues February 25 2010, 14:15:22 UTC

That's such a wonderful memory! I was lucky to be baptized (as an adult) on the same day as xphilehb.

debris4spike February 25 2010, 17:53:08 UTC

Yes, Nick and Tim were baptised together - great to have those memories of such a special day.

petzipellepingo February 25 2010, 14:18:12 UTC

Most definitely a lovely day.

debris4spike February 25 2010, 17:53:58 UTC

Thank you - it was both special for Andrew in his commitment, but lovely for the whole family to be able to celebrate together.

deborahw37 February 25 2010, 14:40:48 UTC

I wish Andrew every joy and the courage and faith to follow the path he has chosen

debris4spike February 25 2010, 17:54:23 UTC

Thank you, Deborah - a very special step for him.