Yesterday was Baby Dedication Sunday at FBC. Chet Lee invited family and friends to come support and pray over their family as they dedicate themselves to raising Tate in a home where Jesus is loved and honored as Lord.
(I took this cute pic of Tate while we had brunch at Whataburger afterward!)
They chose Joshua 1:7-9 as his life verse: "Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do. Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. This is my command - be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."
I love that this applies to men who are called by God to lead (which is all Christian men, even though so many sidestep that call). I love that God exhorts them to be strong and courageous, to study and meditate on His Word, to obey Him so that they will be truly successful. The command is to be strong rather than fearful and discouraged, and the promise is that God will be with them wherever they go... a solid verse choice! ❤
I appreciate that FBC saved this for the end of the service and asked friends and family to surround and pray for each of the four families dedicating their children that morning. I couldn't help myself - I had to sneak back and get a picture. I love that Tate is looking over Chet's shoulder here, possibly wondering why Aunt Lindsey doesn't have her eyes closed. ;-)
Uncle Mossman and Aunt Kelly came (on their 2nd anniversary) to celebrate baby Tate!
I was trying to get him to smile at the selfie-camera, but it didn't work this time. lol
They had a big group there to support them... both sides of their family, L-to-L group friends, and friends that came from several other churches!
Love this one of our friend group, and baby Tate mid-yawn!! I don't get to see most of these friends as often as I'd like, but I'm thankful that even though we now represent five different churches here (seven or eight when we all get together for Friendsgiving), we have remained close and we show up to support each other in big life events! I love that Chet and Karli are solid, faithful Christians who made it a priority to publicly dedicate their son to Christ and to make Christ central in their home as they raise him. And I love that they invited us to pray and celebrate with them!
As we were milling around in the church lobby, debating where to go for brunch -- (Whataburger won, and the honey chicken biscuit was tasty - who knew?) -- anyway, this guy came up to Chet and pointed toward me and Teresa, asking, "Is this your family?" Chet said, "Yes... annnd yes, by longevity of friendship!" lol Made me happy!
Here's one last cute father/son pic!
And that's all I've got for today. Hope your week is off to a great start!!
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