Baptism Day

Rev. Lauren Greene is baptizing Nathan, Noah, and Marcelle today.  Erin and Brandon are the godparents, and they are stoked.  The parents are actually single moms, which makes this time very special.  Diana, Marcelle's mom, and Sandra, Nathan and Noah's mom, are all set for the Christining.

Parents and Godparents, name these children.  Victoria Marcelle, Noah Blair, and Nathan James.  Parents, Godparents, and congregation, rather than use the Book of Common Prayer, you may follow along in the leaflets.  Lauren is a cancer survivor, and her vision changed after chemo in 1992.

Do you promise to love and support these children as they grow with God in Christ?

We will with God's help.

Do you renounce Satan and all of the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God?

I renounce them.

Members of the congregation, do you promise to serve as witnesses and counselors to these children as they grow with Christ in this parish?

We will with God's help.

Please stand as we renew our own baptismal covenant.

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth who has blessed me with the Son of God in Christ.

Please present the first child.  Diana steps forward.  I present, Victoria Marcelle for the Sacrement of Baptism.  Lauren continues.  Victoria Marcelle, I baptize you in the Name of the Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit.  Victoria Marcelle, you are sealed by the Holy Spirit, and marked as Christ's own, forever.

Please present the next children.  Sandra steps forward.  I present, Noah Blair and Nathan James, for the Sacrement of Holy Baptism.

Nathan James and Noah Blair, I baptize you in the name of the Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. Nathan James and Noah Blair, you are sealed by the Holy Spirit, and marked as Christ's own, forever.

The baptismal candles are lit, and handed to the families.  Let us welcome the newly baptized.

We recive you into the household of God, Confess the Faith of Christ Crucified, and welcome you into His Holy Kingdom.  Amen.

The Peace of the Lord be always with you.

And also with you.

Although this is paraphrased, it's proof that I pay attention in church.  What a special day.