Since Madison turned 8 on the 27th, her baptism date was scheduled for August 4th. We decided to have it meet up with the McDowell Family Reunion that we hosted. That way Grandpa and Grandma McDowell could be here for it, as well as all of her cousins and aunts and uncles.
In our Church when you reach the ripe old age of 8, you have reached the age of accountability. And you can make the decision to be baptized and become a member of the Church. Madison chose Travis to baptize her and Grandpa McDowell to confirm her and give her the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Here are Madison and Travis before they got changed into their jump suits!
Madison was so excited!
All ready to go!
We then went into the Chapel (or sanctuary) for the opening song and talk on Baptism given by Brother Ricks.
Sorry that there are no pictures, but we are not allowed to take pictures in the Chapel.
Since there were 3 kids being baptized that day, there were a lot of friends and family for each of the kids. Madison's friend Meisha went first, then Madison then Ryland.
Sorry that this is not a picture of Madison and Travis. But again we are not allowed to take pictures of this ordinance. But the Church has these staged pictures so you get the idea.
We believe that Jesus Christ was and is the ultimate example to follow. He was baptized by John the Baptist. He didn't have to be, but chose to be. This is one of Madison's favorite pictures.
This was such a special day for Madison and we are glad that she chose to make this Covenant with her Father in Heaven.
Madison asked Grandpa to be part of her big day.
Congrats Madison on your big day, and thank you to all our friends and family that came to support her.
2 comments:
I love this Ann. What a special day for all of you. It's great to catch up with your family on your blog. You're all so great and I miss you lots!
Congrats to Madison!
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