Connor's baptism

On July 7, I had the pleasure and honor of baptizing my son in the ocean at Isle of Palms, SC with my father.   The baptism was witnessed by family, friends, and people we had not met, who just happened to be on the beach.

Connor had requested we sing two songs.   The first song everyone sang was “Sanctuary”, which has been a family favorite.  Kelly and I would sing this song as we rocked all three of our children to sleep as babies.  We would insert their name:

“Oh Lord let Connor be a sanctuary

Pure and Holy, Tried and True

With Thanksgiving, he’ll be a living

Sancturay for you”

As a family, we had also sung this together on nursing home visits as we held church for the residents.

The next song Connor chose was Colton Dixon’s “You Are."  My niece, Erin, and nephew, Seth, sang this while Seth played guitar and my daughter, Lauren, played violin.

Connor will question  many things in life, stumble some and have short comings.  Kelly and I assured him this baptism does not solve all of his problems or assure him he will be free in all areas he struggles.  However, as he goes through life and faces problems that may be years away, he can be assured God will walk with him.

If you are having trouble viewing the video here is the URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOjuSAwjgxA

The baptism was a celebration and a witness to the decision Connor had made to follow Christ on June 24^th.  His baptism was not a “finish line” but more of a “starting line”.  It marked the beginning of his relationship with Jesus Christ.   

Clearly, all of you who were baptized in Christ’s name have clothed yourselves with Christ. Galatians 3:27.

Robb