Baptism Sunday

"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it."

Proverbs 22:6

Ann Phelps was baptized today. Many people don't understand infant baptism. We (Presbyterians) don't believe the act of baptism saves a child, we view it as a promise we are making to God. We are promising to raise this precious gift (child) God has so graciously given to us in a way that will bring glory to Him. One of the 3 promises we made during the service is this:

"do you now unreservedly dedicate your child to God, and promise, in humble reliance upon divine grace, that you will endeavor to set before her a godly example, that you will pray with and for her, that you will teach her the doctrines of our holy religion, and that you will strive, by all the means of God's appointment, to bring her up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord?"

Wow, what a huge responsibility as a parent!! Thankfully God gives us grace!!! We feel so blessed and honored God has given us THREE to raise in this manner! Please pray for us as we do this.