On Sunday, July 12, we dedicated Elizabeth to the Lord at Holy Trinity Church, Chicago. Pastor Tom Barrett did the dedication ceremony.
Sadly, the pictures didn’t really come out because we were inside without a flash, but here’s the best one. Tom did a really special thing while he was explaining the significance of Elizabeth’s name–he walked her around the church so that the congregation could meet her! She even smiled at people–very sweet! Then we promised to raise her in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, and the congregation promised to support us in our endeavor. Afterwards everyone sang Elizabeth’s hymn, “Come Thou Fount.” My parents were there for the ceremony, but we didn’t get any pictures of us all together because Tommy was a basket case by the time church was over. He hadn’t been to church in 8 weeks because we’d been taking turns going until Elizabeth was big enough, so I think the whole nursery thing wore him out. Despite the lack of photographic evidence, it was a very special day for us!
What a wonderful memory for you! The church is very beautiful on the inside too. I’m so glad your mom and dad could be there! =)
wow! that church is beautiful!
and it’s not even a church–it’s the American College of Surgeons Auditorium that we rent!