Retro-blogging: Collier's Baptism

Before Chris and I got married, we had several L-O-N-G talks about our faith/religion and how this would play into our future.  He was raised Catholic, and I was raised Baptist--two faiths not known for their similarities.  After a few of these talks, we realized that we didn't differ much (if at all) on our beliefs:  that we are all created by one God, whose son was sent to save us from the death we so deserve, and who covers us with grace and mercy.  We also decided that once we got married we would visit churches until we found one that we felt comfortable in, and worship there.  We knew early on that worshiping as a family was so important; and Collier has been in church since he was just a little blueberry-sized nugget.  Actually, the first time I felt a real kick when C was in-belly was during a service at our church.  At any rate, the decision to baptize Collier was not a real decision at all; more a matter of when, than of if, we would.

Looking handsome, and he knows it :)

At our church, First United Methodist in Winchester, we do an infant baptism; where the family asks God to be present in the raising of the child, the church promises to support the family, and God's blessings are asked upon the child, in the name of the Father, Son and Spirit (that's where the water comes in).  Collier was baptized on Sunday, August 12th, with a wonderfully sweet audience of friends and lots of family.  It was such a special moment for Chris and I; adding another connection that ties us to our little man, and asking God to be with us, and guide us, as we try our best to raise him in the light of the Cross.  

Brother Randy and Rachel (who is Collier's "Birthday Buddy") performing the ceremony.

Collier getting his sprinkle.  No tears from this big guy!

All of our sweet family:  Amanda, Brian, Gram, Papa, GG (Cowan), Great-Grandaddy, Great-Grandmother, Callie, Brady, Eli, Maddie, Grandpa, (Nancy--hiding), Uncle John, Aunt Jerrie, and Mimi

We had a bunch at our house (which Collier slept right through) for all of our family, who made the trip for this special day.  They brought Collier several sweet gifts--Bible Story books and keepsakes.