To expand a little bit more on our sweet Macie's baptism as it was glossed over pretty fast.
Macie turned 8 on December 20, 2019.
She had a desire to be baptized. She met with the Bishop and decided to join the Lords church. She had been trying hard to do what is right since she was little.
This was her next step.
Her baptism was scheduled for Dec 22, 2019. This was a Sunday. We did it after church. The bishop presided and brother Dahl conducted.
Macie picked the speakers and the songs. She wore her mother's baptismal dress, and looked beautiful.
Her Uncle Danny gave a talk on baptism. He shared an experiment with clean water and put dye in it then purified the water with bleach. This symbolizes our body and how over time we make choices that contaminant our bodies, but when we are baptized we are cleaned. And can be clean each week with the Sacrament.
Her dad baptized her and felt a great love for her and the gospel. He felt so much joy that it was difficult to speak.
Auntie Terra and Auntie Corrine witnessed the baptism.
Macies cousin Annika (Sister Shipley) shared her testimony via Skype as she was serving her mission in Virginia.
Uncle Ryan gave a talk on the Holy Ghost.
He talked about the wonder gift it is in our life. He shared an experience when the spirit lead him to change his behaviour while driving which saved his life.
He gave Macie several gifts to help remember the gifts of the spirit.
Life saver Candy
Blanket
Flashlight
To name a few.
Then her dad laid his hands on her head to give her the gift of the Holy Ghost. Again he was filled with joy and had trouble speaking.
After the session was done we had a family dinner at the church.
Many family members attended. It was pulled pork, veggies, fruits, chips, salads We also enjoyed your birthday cake made by Auntie Corrine.
We missed
Uncle Trent and family
Auntie Keltie
Uncle Dave and family
Uncle Perry
Auntie Betty and family.
It was a wonderful way to spend with family right around the holidays.
