Christopher was baptized this weekend and we had such a nice service for him. Eric was baptized the same day, so we were surrounded by family and friends. I really enjoyed the filling of love present in the room.
My mom spoke on baptism and she invited Karen to bear her brief testimony of baptism first. Karen talked about remembering the building and the font she was baptized in and encouraged the boys to remember that. This is where they made their first covenant with Heavenly Father. My mom then spoke on how baptism washes away our sins. She invited the boys to come up and rub Nesquik all over their hands. After getting all dirty in something that smelt good and was "fun" she demonstrated how the baptism washes away that sin by rinsing their hands with water. I liked how she focused on how sometimes they will be tempted to sin because it looks fun, or because it might feel good, but to remember their baptism and how they have been washed clean of their sins, and that through repentance they can also be clean again.
Laura then gave a cute talk on the Holy Ghost. She gave them several gifts that demonstrate the functions of the Holy Ghost. A magnifying glass because it can help you study and understand the scriptures. A fan because just like the wind you can't see the Holy Ghost but you can feel it. Sunscreen because it will protect you from the dangers of the world. A glow in the dark star because just like stars can guide your path, so can the Holy Ghost iluminate your way and guide you back to Heavenly Father. Lastly, she gave them a blanket to remind them that the Holy Ghost is a comforter when you are feeling lonely and sad.
My dear friend Ofa Weaver (and Primary president) also spoke and welcomed the boys to Primary. She started off by saying how the scripture "I Nephi having been born of goodly parents" had been in her mind all morning. She told Christopher and Eric that they had been blessed with goodly parents also. She then gave them a piggy bank that has 3 compartments. 1st for tithing which is to remind us that Heavenly Father wants us to obey his commandments. 2nd for fun, because He wants us to have joy. The 3rd was for their mission fund and that is a reminder that they need to set goals and progress in their lives.
After the ceremony we had lunch served for everyone at the church. I felt so loved and blessed as my dear friends all hurried to help me and Debora in the kitchen. They kept the drinks cold and filled and were constantly restocking the food table. It was an amazing day!
My mom spoke on baptism and she invited Karen to bear her brief testimony of baptism first. Karen talked about remembering the building and the font she was baptized in and encouraged the boys to remember that. This is where they made their first covenant with Heavenly Father. My mom then spoke on how baptism washes away our sins. She invited the boys to come up and rub Nesquik all over their hands. After getting all dirty in something that smelt good and was "fun" she demonstrated how the baptism washes away that sin by rinsing their hands with water. I liked how she focused on how sometimes they will be tempted to sin because it looks fun, or because it might feel good, but to remember their baptism and how they have been washed clean of their sins, and that through repentance they can also be clean again.
Laura then gave a cute talk on the Holy Ghost. She gave them several gifts that demonstrate the functions of the Holy Ghost. A magnifying glass because it can help you study and understand the scriptures. A fan because just like the wind you can't see the Holy Ghost but you can feel it. Sunscreen because it will protect you from the dangers of the world. A glow in the dark star because just like stars can guide your path, so can the Holy Ghost iluminate your way and guide you back to Heavenly Father. Lastly, she gave them a blanket to remind them that the Holy Ghost is a comforter when you are feeling lonely and sad.
My dear friend Ofa Weaver (and Primary president) also spoke and welcomed the boys to Primary. She started off by saying how the scripture "I Nephi having been born of goodly parents" had been in her mind all morning. She told Christopher and Eric that they had been blessed with goodly parents also. She then gave them a piggy bank that has 3 compartments. 1st for tithing which is to remind us that Heavenly Father wants us to obey his commandments. 2nd for fun, because He wants us to have joy. The 3rd was for their mission fund and that is a reminder that they need to set goals and progress in their lives.
After the ceremony we had lunch served for everyone at the church. I felt so loved and blessed as my dear friends all hurried to help me and Debora in the kitchen. They kept the drinks cold and filled and were constantly restocking the food table. It was an amazing day!
Karen has always been so good about writing down my kids baby blessings,a and she came through again with Christopher's confirmation. Here are some things Cory blessed Christopher with: the ability to take the tools from his baptism and confirmation and use it focused to learn the gospel. Heavenly Father had blessed you with wisdom. Learn the scriptures and use them to assist you to come to Heavenly Father. Bless you with the ability to perceive the needs of others and to bless their lives through your work and service. Heavenly Father wants you to develop your talents and abilities so you will work hard to strengthen others around you. He will also bless you to live and nurture others. Lastly, Heavenly Father will help you know when Satan is tempting you so you can avoid pitfalls.
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