We are members of Highview Baptist Church. Since Highview is a multicampus church, we have combined campus worship once a quarter. That's when seven of the eight (the eighth is in New York City so it's kind of hard for them to make it here...) campuses get together for an amazing time of worship. I won't get into all the different campuses but if you're interested, check out the website.
Last night was the last combined campus worship service for the year. There were lots of baptisms which is always encouraging but there was one particular one that just blessed my heart! Dan Odle is our worship leader and a good friend of ours. Last night he baptized his ten year old son, Jacob, and I couldn't help but get teary-eyed. It was awesome to see a father lead his son through the public profession of his faith and to see the true joy in their faces.
Last night was the last combined campus worship service for the year. There were lots of baptisms which is always encouraging but there was one particular one that just blessed my heart! Dan Odle is our worship leader and a good friend of ours. Last night he baptized his ten year old son, Jacob, and I couldn't help but get teary-eyed. It was awesome to see a father lead his son through the public profession of his faith and to see the true joy in their faces.
Sorry the pictures are so small...the first one is of Jacob and Nathan; the second of Dan and Jacob...
It also got me thinking about Nathan and Brandon. When I was pregnant with Brandon, Nathan and I chose a verse for him...Psalm 119:9, "How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word." We have prayed for Brandon's salvation and hope that one day he will choose to follow Him. When that day comes, Nathan will (Lord willing) have the amazing opportunity to baptize our son.
In the meantime we will strive to model Christ's love to him...
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