Ansley's Baptism

Today was a special day for our family as Ansley was baptized at church. Infant baptism dates back to the Old Testament and New Testament churches. The Bible says that God considers the children of believers as members of His church, and as a result, children of believers should receive the sacrament of baptism. Because Mitch and I are believers, Ansley was able to receive the sacrament of baptism. In the Old Testament, circumcision was the sign of the covenant for believers and their children, but the sacrament changed to baptism in the New Testament. Infant baptism does not mean that Ansley has received salvation. Salvation is still through grace and faith alone in Jesus Christ. Mitch and I are still called to bring her up in a Christian household, pray for her, and teach her about Christ. Infant baptism is a covenant to God to bring Ansley up in the way of the Lord. When infants are baptized, the parents and the church commit to nurturing the child in faith. We shared this special sacrament with our family. Both of our parents were there, along with my grandmother, Shana, Chad, Asher, Aunt Denise, Uncle Ken, and Hayley.

Family photo before the service started. Ansley is wearing the baptism gown that her great granddaddy wore. It has been worn by several members of Mitch's family, including Mitch. The gown was beautiful and wearing it made the day so special.

Parker introducing Ansley to the congregation.