UPDATE: Wow. It went really well. Sunshine and a good day. The girls all did something different at church. Elizabeth read some poems, Hannah led everyone in singing “Step by Step” by Rich Mullins. And Abigail answered questions very briefly. All did really well. After eating some food, we all went down to the water. And they all got baptised by myself and James Stockan. And yes, the water was REALLY COLD!
Here is a quick video i made this afternoon. Take a look and enjoy. QuickTime Movie (5.4 Megs)
Elizabeth wrote another poem today after the baptism
I Got Baptised
“What a blast i’ve done it at last
i’ve gone in and out of the ocean at last
i have changed
i was reborn
i could see the change already
the foot steps that i took
walking out of the ocean
was like i was walking to God
walking to heaven.”
ORIGINAL POST:
Elizabeth talks about getting baptised . . .
“When i was younger i wanted nothing more then to be baptised but as i got older i din’t want to becouse i didn’t like the idea of making a promise to god, now that i’ve thought of it i know that the only way to lie is to stop believing in the lord which is pretty unlikely for me, so yes i guess i will get baptised” Elizabeth on Today is a really important day for us. 3 of our daughters are getting baptised in the cold waters of Orkney. Elizabeth (12) Abigail (10) and Hannah (7) are showing the world what has happened to them inside when Jesus came in, and how they want to follow him always.
We are going to Stromness Baptist church this morning – Hannah will lead her favourite song from the front (“Step by Step” by Rich Mullins) and the other girls will answer questions and read poetry. Then a lunch and then to the water. 2 other girls will also be baptised today with them. I will video tape it and blog it later in the day right here on this actual post. Please come by tomorrow and see the video, hear the stories, and share our joy.
WOOHOO!
Congrats!!
Beautiful.
awesome!
Hurray for three young women who are making wise choices in their walk with Jesus, and publicly declaring it through baptism!
As a Christian parent, does it get any better than that?
Many congrats!
Many many blessings!
Thank you God!
One of life’s most wonderful moments as a parent – watching your children get baptised May God grant you all a day of sacred memories.
As father of three sons who have taken the step of baptism, I share in your joy and pray that this will be the beginning of a long and fruitful life for them. Bless you Bro
i pray that my son will also know the lord and follow him. what joy!
and, oh my, what a video!
Looks like a great time. thanks for sharing. Praise God.
You just made my day watching that. Thanks,
I was thinking what I should write and this came to mind…
Praise God from whom all blessing flow,
Praise Him all creatures here below,
Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts.
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
You’re joy is my joy.
Andrew,
That was beautiful. I seriously cried watching that. Praise God. You have three beautiful amazing girls. May God’s mercies continue to bountifully shower down on you and your family.
Beautiful…thanks for sharing a piece of the wonderful moment with us!
Andrew,
The video brought tears to my eyes man. My oldest is wanting to be baptized and I’m not sure I’ll make it through the service without emotionally exploding, especially after watching the video of your girls!
Beautiful. I would love to see “going down to the river” survive as one of the pivotal practices of the faith. Thank you for sharing this.
It also brings home what you said earlier about vlogging being a way for church communities to share what they’re about. You’ve done this fantastically here.
Having said all that, I’m sure the biggest joy is personal and familial. Congrats.
thanks for sharing this andrew. really beautiful and powerful. you’re in my prayers (at least right now, my memory is a bit bad, so i don’t want to promise too much). congratulations!
Beautiful! Wonderful preaching. The video was very beautiful made, too! God bless your family and your church!
Congratulations. May your daughters continue to grow in their love for the Lord.
what a stunning video. i’m so glad you took the time to post it, and i’m glad i took the time to watch it!
oh andrew – it’s so beautiful, truly moving – they will cherish that forever.
I am so excited for your girls! Yay for baptisms! May we all encourage them in their faith and they in ours.
I am so excited for your girls! Yay for baptisms! May we all encourage them in their faith and they in ours.
Fantastic!
Three in One;
One in the three.
Three cheers to the girls
in the Truth set free.
Three to the Father,
the Spirit, the Son;
One in the three;
Three in One.
You my brother are truly blessed!
Peace
Geo
what a beautiful video, I had tears in my eyes.
What a joy it is to watch our children grow to love and follow Jesus.
I played the video to my six year old who has insisted that I put a copy on his desktop. He is now watching it over and over again!
WOW thnx for sharing this… awesome
this is being the family of Christ Yeshua in action….