Philip's Baptism

On November 16, 2008... Philip was baptized at Perimeter Church. It was a glorious day that we will always remember! 

Philip, we feel so blessed by God to be entrusted with you, our little angel, and know that you are truly the most precious gift that God has given us. Our greatest desire is to see you savingly know the Lord. We are so excited and promise to raise you in "the discipline and instruction of the Lord" (Eph. 6:4). The bible directs us to teach God's words "diligently to our sons" (Deut. 6:7) and to make God's laws "known to our sons and grandsons" (Deut. 4:9). We delight in knowing that we may stand fully and securely on the promises of our covenant-keeping God and, by his grace, expect the fulfillment of those promises in you, our child. So today on your baptism, know that our Lord promises "to all who receive him, to those who believe in his name, he gives the right to become children of God" (John 1:12). And we pray that you will grow to seek him in all that you do, "like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good" (1 Peter 2:2-3). We love you so much and pray that you will grow to have a heart that loves and serves our Lord.

"Listen my son to a father's instruction, pay attention and gain understanding. I give you sound learning so do not forsake my teaching. When I was a boy in my father's house, still tender and an only child of my mother, he taught me and said, "Lay hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands and you will live. Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them. Do not forsake wisdom and she will protect you. Love her and she will watch over you." Proverbs 4:1-6

Philip's Grandmommie and Granddaddy gave Philip this engraved Noah's Ark bank in celebration of his baptism. Thank you so much Grandmommie and Granddaddy, we love it!

Philip's monogrammed under garment which we will get monogrammed for each precious child that wears this christening gown in our family.

What an unforgettable moment in time and amazing weekend! Philip's Mimi and Grande flew in for the precious moment and the day was blessed with wonderful family and love as Philip celebrated with his Gigi, Papa Doc, Mimi, Grande, Grandmommie, Grandaddy, Aunt Lyd and Uncle Blake, Aunt Britt and cousins Alli and Boots. It was a day we will always hold close and dear to our hearts. We love you Philip!