Jonah's Baptism!

This past Sunday, July 22nd, Jonah made the decision to be baptized, praise the Lord! He accepted Christ at the tender age of 4, but waited until he could publicly speak of his faith before becoming baptized. When it was announced a month ago that our annual church picnic down by the river would be held in July and that a baptism service would also be taking place he has spoke of little else. He made the effort to speak to Pastor Tofslie, set up a meeting with him, spoke with Pastor, typed up his testimony with a little help from Mom on the computer, and was ready early Sunday morning. The testimonies are given during our regular morning worship service so that everyone can hear them. Jonah chose to read his as he was nervous and his heart was so tender towards the Lord that it required several practice readings at home before he could make it through without choking up and getting teary-eyed. After the morning service we all headed out to an absolutely beautiful place on the river for the church baptism service followed by the annual picnic. It was an absolutely gorgeous day, hotter than hot, but the best time to be on the river. Jonah was not the only teary-eyed one in the bunch, Pastor choked up while talking with the crowd just before “the dunking,” and you’re blessed that any of the pictures are in focus due to the tears in my eyes (thank the Lord for auto-focus!)

Here are the pictures of Jonah’s testimony and baptism…