Jackson's Baptism

What a great day! We were so surprised after church one day when Jackson told us that he wanted to be baptized. He has asked questions for over a year about it. He decided when he was 4 years old that he wanted Jesus to be Lord of his life. He wants to live for God and be friends with him. He reads his bible just about everyday. So, when he mentioned it after church, we were surprised because he has said he wasn't ready for awhile. Then, for some time, he wanted to, but we didn't think he was ready. This time, he mentioned it and Jason and I exchanged looks, knowing that one of his best buddies was getting baptized that day also. Kellen, being the encouraging brother that he is said, "do it! you get a free t-shirt" Jackson told him, "You don't do it because of the free t-shirt. We do it because Jesus did it as an example for us to follow. It is a way to show everyone that we love Him and belong to Him and our sins are forgiven." I got a little teary eyed and looked at Jason again and said, "OK... I think he is ready!" We prayed about it and decided to call the grandparents and invite them up. Jackson also told us that during worship time at church he felt like God was telling him to go ahead and get baptized that day. We were not about to make him wait!!! This was a huge milestone and very important, but the best blessing is getting to watch Jackson grow in his love for Jesus and in his relationship with Him. I certainly have learned so much along the way!


Here he is doing the video. He was really nervous, but he wanted to do it so that people who attend our church who don't know Jesus yet can learn more about baptism! I love his heart! They asked him about his relationship with God.. he said, "I don't really have a relationship with God...I just know that I love God, He is my favorite person in the whole world!"


Before the service, showing me his new smile (2 teeth lost!)...

He was so funny... he walked (swam) right up to the window and waved to everyone.






You can see Pastor Josh looking over to the side and smiling... at a very happy daddy who let out a big "yeah!!!"

Little brothers watching... After seeing several people get dunked Daly said, "I don't want to get baptized!"

Jackson and Anna after being baptized:)


All the boys with their Granna (my mom). From left to right... Kellen, Henry, Charlie, Jackson, and Daly.