Today we baptized Annelise in the Sesquehanna River, the same river and presumably in the same spot as the prophet Joseph Smith was baptized under the direction of John the Baptist. The setting was serene, the spirit was strong and the moment was to be cherished.
On the banks of the river we began with a prayer by Jonathan, enjoyed the girls sweet song of "I am a Child of God" and listened to my short talk on baptism.
Steve then took Annelise by the hand and walked her out into the river. Annelise emerged from the water beaming. "I am so happy!" she remarked several times.
This beautiful day, which was one of the most significant days in our family, was perfect.
6 comments:
What a beautiful setting! I bet this is a day that Annie will never forget... We can't wait to be with her for her confirmation! We love you, Annie.
Thank you for posting so soon, it helps to share such a wonderful experience with Annelise. We are so proud of her, and her decision to become a member of the Church. We can hardly wait to hear her tell us all about her day. We love you
Love Grandma
Welcome to the fold Annie!
What a wonderful and special experience for Annie and the whole family
How lucky the Church is to have Annelise as a new member! I can see her as a Relief Society president already!
How wonderfully amazing to have Annelise baptized in a river, just like her namesake! Elise Ernestine Franke Ebert was baptized in the Oder River on March 31, 1923 when she was 14 years old. Love you Annie!
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