Noah's Baptism!

Noah got saved back on April 10, 2010... here are the salvation details

OK back to the baptism...

For several months now he has been asking about baptism. In fact a few months ago he tapped me on the shoulder during a baptism service and said I want to get baptized right now! He didn't want to wait...but he did! So we talked some more to him about it and decided to sign up for the next baptism class! Tonight he was baptized!

I must confess I had no idea what emotions would engulf me tonight as we walked into the church. We went into the baptism meeting, our younger kids to their classes, Nana all set up to take pics and then I took my seat in the sanctuary. As I sat down it became a surreal moment. Then the praise and worship began which was incredible tonight! As I began to worship God I realized how huge this is and happy I am that he is choosing God. Choosing to serve God and live for God at the age of seven! I immediately flashed back to his baby dedication and how we prayed that he would come to know God at an early age. God had answered that prayer! Tears began to fill my eyes, I glanced at him and he was all smiles. I looked at Jason and the look on his face was the same as mine. It was like we were having the same realization! God had done a work in Noah...a real work and he was about to share that with the world! Well maybe not the world but definitely New River! I leaned over and asked if he was nervous! He looked up at me and said "no, is it my turn yet"? He was so calm and was so sure that he wanted to do this! I love it! Our turn came and we went forth! Pastor Scott asked Noah how was the water? Noah replied good. Kind of like the ocean! Then Pastor Scott leaned down and began to talk with Noah about how Jesus was baptized in the river! It was a beautiful moment. Noah was still all calm and at peace. Then we all placed a hand on him and he was baptized. I felt tears began to swell up in my eyes...definitely fighting back by now! My little baby had gotten up in front of this packed church to say I am a follower of Christ! As we walked down the aisle to get dry clothes a couple people gave him a high five and one person a knuckle bump. I love that the entire church was celebrating with us too. Afterward, we went to On the Border to eat and celebrate! As we drove there we could hear Noah telling Ethan all about it...every detail! Beautiful. When we got to On the Border, Noah said mom I want to tell Ethan what Pastor Scott said when I went under the water. I said, "he said buried with him in baptism and raised to walk in newness of life." Noah said that was it Ethan! My thought...It really is IT! Thank you GOD for a major prayer being answered and I pray that you continue to grow, lead, love, and protect Noah, in Jesus name amen!