Adalynn's Baby Dedication

"For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition that I made to him. Therefore I have lent him to the Lord. As long as he lives, he is lent to the Lord.” (1 Samuel 1:27-28a)

 

We were thrilled to dedicate Adalynn to the Lord this past Sunday, July 14, 2013 at Northstar Church.  It was a special day for many reasons.  

We committed publicly to raise Adalynn in a Christ-centered home and do our best to teach her about Him and His love.  We were joined by my parents, Jared, Kariss, Sophia (Jami and Harper were out of town), the Fernandez family, Ellen, Bill, and the Smiths (our next door neighbors).  Several of you were actually able to watch online too, which is pretty amazing.  

I talked to my grandma and she pointed out how astounding it is to see the changes in technology that have happened in her lifetime.  She was able to see her great granddaughter's baby dedication from her home in Amarillo, TX before she headed out for her church service.  She said she wonders what it will be like when Adalynn, Zeke, Kariss, Sophia, and Harper are her age.  What a thought!

Gregg had a meeting at the church, so my mom came to help me get the kids ready (so I could get ready too).  We all met for the service.  Pastor Steve Roach led us in the dedication.  Zeke was very excited to be up on stage for the first time and celebrated by hopping and walking in circles around Gregg's legs.  It was not how we preferred him to behave, but we had to just accept that he is 3 years old and has his own free will!  We were thankful Adalynn was happy and didn't make a peep!

Steve handed us two letters, one addressed to us, and one to Adalynn.  We are to tuck it away in  a safe place to give to her on the day she accepts Christ as her personal Savior.  They also gave her a Bible with the date and our pastor, Mike Linch's name in it, in addition to a rose.  You can see Zeke holding the Bible below.

After the service, we all went to lunch at Dogwood Terrace.  My parents hosted a delicious lunch.  The kids had fun playing together and the adults had a nice time visiting.  

Overall, it was a blessed day.  We are so thankful for all of you that we know support us through prayer and action in our desire to raise our children in a Christ-centered home.  It is not always easy to be IN this world, and not OF this world, but with God all things are possible!

A few more close ups of the baby of honor...

 

Blessings to you all!