Sunday November 22, 2009

O Happy Day

Sunday, November 22

I think this song has been sung at every baptizing that I’ve ever attended…

O happy day, that fixed my choice
On Thee, my Savior and my God.
Well may this glowing heart rejoice,
And tell its raptures all abroad.

Happy day, happy day, when Jesus washed my sins away.
He taught me how to watch and pray, and live rejoicing every day
Happy day, happy day, when Jesus washed my sins away.

…and today – following morning worship – was no different.

Our moderating minister, Marv, (center) welcomed everyone to the baptizing – which was held in the baptismal pool next to our church.  Another minister, Shawn is to his left, and read the scripture – below.

 Nickea

 Hali

I know it was a special honor for Carl to baptize his grandaughter Colleen.

Our grandniece – Jamie

Our grandniece – Ashlea

Our grandnephew – Travis

 This was a special day of rejoicing for my sister’s family, as three of their grandchildren were baptized.

 William

 Wendell

O happy day, that fixed my choice, on Thee my Savior and my God.

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I have never regretted that day – fifty-five years ago – the day that fixed my choice to follow Jesus.