Kar's Baptism

Karly was Baptized this weekend. I thought I would take this opportunity to share a little more about this to those who are not of our faith and follow our blog.
In Greek Baptism means to dip or immerse. This is the same way in which we are baptized in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints by full immersion. Meaning we go completely under water. This is symbolic of the death , burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In a sense this is what an individual is doing when they get baptized. It's a birth of a new life spiritually. This in generally done in what we call baptismal fonts found in most church buildings. Out side of the United States some baptisms are still done in rivers, streams, or sometimes even the ocean. Baptismal fonts run about 10 feet across and 3 feet deep. Making enough room for the person getting baptized and who ever may be baptizing them. Which brings me to who can baptize. We believe that you must be baptized by someone holding authority or permission to perform work in behalf of Christ. This is done by men who live a certain quality of life, or what we tell our kids who make good choices. Meaning they are honest in their dealings, love their fellow men, basically do their best to live in the way God would want them to. Just as the 12 apostles were called to do Jesus' work after he was gone in behalf of him, we believe that permission or authority exists today. The permission is to do Christ's work or serve others. Most times baptisms are performed by the participant's father or a close friend. Karly was baptized by her Dad. In the church we believe that there is a age of accountability. This being eight years of age. It was interesting to me when studying the story of Noah that there were only eight people who were saved on Noah's boat. Knowing that Noah's story is very symbolic of baptism I found that very interesting. The earth being completely covered by water and then beginning a new life after the waters left the earth. Moving on... Baptism is an introductory ordinance of the gospel. Meaning it's the first major covenant or promise you make to God. The promise we make at baptism is to always remember God and his son Jesus Christ. It is a major decision, but what a beautiful one to make at such a young age to guide you through life.
Karly has been looking forward to this all year. We prayed that her baptism would be a day she would always remember and understand despite her age. I truly feel like it was and she did. It's amazing what a humble heart can do and learn despite age.
It was a beautiful day.




Aunt Kat gave a great talk on the Holy Ghost.

Luke's brother's cute family. LOVE them!! They drove all the way from Baltimore to spend the weekend with us. Thank you Thomas family!! We love you!!


Some of Karly's church class.

It really was a beautiful day, shared with lots of beautiful people.