Rejoicing

This past Sunday we were privileged to have another baptism. The parents were very anxious to have their newborn receive the blessings of forgiveness and faith. The birth was on Wednesday evening and was done by c-section. On Sunday morning, the mother walked about a quarter mile to church, carrying the newborn so he could be baptized. When the pastor asked the parents to come forward for the baptism, you could see the joy on their faces as they walked up to the front with their daughter and their newborn.

Many of the children of the congregation also walked up to the front to see the baptism. They were also curious as to what was happening. What a thing God has worked in these hearts! A whole new generation is learning that God works faith and forgiveness in the heart of a newborn in the sacrament of Baptism, just as He promises.

This was the fifth infant baptism of this year and more are planned for the coming weeks.

What a wonderful blessing to pass on to our children the inheritance of faith that we were given by God's mercy - by grace giving what we have received by grace. The angels are rejoicing and our hearts are full of praise for such a wonderful Savior and for the great gift of Baptism - for babies too!