Today was a very special day for our family and this young man. I had the privilege and opportunity to baptize my son and to confirm him a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This was a day I highly anticipated from the moment he was born into our family until today, 8 years later to be a part of his special day. He is our first born of three children and was very excited to be baptized. As his parents we have made a diligent effort in raising and teaching our children in a Christ centered home. We strive to teach them the importance of following Jesus Christ and becoming a disciple for Him. Our son has been very active and involved in primary at church as well since he was small and able to walk and has learned of His Savior's love for him.
As His father I am very pleased with his decision to follow our Savior, Jesus Christ into the waters of baptism. As a new member of the church, he promised and covenanted to take upon him the name of Jesus Christ, to follow Him and keep His commandments. He has chosen to be obedient to Christ's command to Come Follow Him and be baptized in His name.
In return our Heavenly Father has blessed and promised my son to have the Gift of the Holy Ghost. This Gift is the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost, a member of the Godhead, to lead and guide him in the paths of safety. He is a teacher of all truth and a comforter for all who are received unto baptism by authority.
26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
Baptism April 7, 2018
Riverside California Stake
This was a very special and sacred day. The spirit was very strong to be at our Stake baptism and see my son along with six other eight year olds being baptized. We each took our turn as a ward to be in the baptismal room with our family and ward members. I found a sister in our neighboring stake who makes baptismal towels with the name and date of baptism and a shield saying CTR - "Choose The Right." I presented this to Max right before his baptism. He was excited and now has a clean, white towel to remind him of his baptismal day.
The spirit was very strong and I got emotional confirming and blessing my son with the Gift of the Holy Ghost. His blessing was beautiful and Heavenly Father blessed him with many promises and traits. It was a very neat experience and one I look forward to having again with my other children.
Maxwell was excited to get a new suit and dress more like dad and the missionaries. He got a new tie with his initials as well and looked very sharp for his special day.
Acts 2:38
38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the HolyGhost.
Articles of Faith 1:4
4 We believe that the first principles and aordinances of the Gospel are: first, bFaith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, cRepentance; third, dBaptism by eimmersion for the fremission of sins; fourth, Laying on of ghands for the hgift of the Holy Ghost.
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