Finnegan's Web: Finnegan's Baptism

Today at church was my baptism. Dad and Mom told me that this is God's way of claiming me as His own, but I trust that He has been there all along. It was fun having my family together this weekend, and I sure want them to know how thankful I am that we were all together.

Here is a picture of my mother and I before worship service. If you look real close at the picture, you can see my birth announcement on the church kiosk behind us. :)

I want you to meet my God-parents, Uncle Ty and Aunt Tara.

And look at all of us... the whole family got to come up and see Pastor Kevin with me! Cousin Jessica is holding a sweet candle that Pastor Kev gave to me.

That Pastor Kev, he made a real big scene when he poured the water into the baptismal font. It really caught my attention. Kind of fun, God's way of introducing Himself.

And here is the big moment, baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit!

After I was baptized, Pastor Kev lit the candle, and said a prayer for me and my family.

After church, we all went back to my house for a big tea party that mom and dad had been planning. I never thought a tea party could be so much fun. It sure felt like a real big deal, this baptism thing. Here is a picture with Ty and Tara, Jessica and Stacie. They came all the way from Montana to be here this weekend.

We had Strawberry Scones...

... Chicken Salad Sandwhiches, and quiche (not out of the oven yet)...

... and Boston Creme Pie.

My Grandma Powell and I. Thank you Grandma for all the work that you did to help with the tea party!

Here is a picture with Rick and Mandy, Amy and Caitlin, and my Grandma Jensen. Grandma gave me a pretty special gift. I recieved a painting of my Grandpa Jensen, dressed up in his clown uniform that he used for the Shriner events helping out children. I know that you were here today grandpa, and it will be nice to have your fun picture on the wall to make me smile!

Pastor Kevin, Kim and Mandi Forquer.