Jacob's Dedication

Today was a very special day for Jacob, his dedication. In our church, a baby dedication is a ritual in which we as parents place Jacob back in God's hands. It signifies our faith in Jesus as parents and our desire that Jacob may early know and follow the will of God. As Nazarenes, we do not baptize babies and leave baptism as a public testimony of your faith in Christ which is done after a child asks Jesus into their heart. I hope I did a good enough job explaining that! :)

Someday, we will give Jacob the keepsakes he received today (a children's bible story book, bible, new testament, keepsake knife, keepsake door hanger, and dedication picture mat)... Yes.. He made a haul, and we will explain to him the significance of what we did today! Although, today was the public ritual of dedication... Jason and I placed Jacob back into God's arms as soon as he was born! And, someday I look forward to telling Jacob about what a MIRACLE he is, and how many people have lifted him up in prayer! This boy is lucky to have more prayer warriors than most! We would like to thank all of our friends and family for supporting us as parents as we endeavorer to bring Jacob up to love the Lord.

Mommy had another photoshoot with Mr. Jacob after church in the backyard... I am getting pretty good if you ask me :) There were too many good ones... I had a hard time narrowing them down!

Sweet Boy in his sweet dedication outfit!

Had to post this because this face is SO Jacob!

Mommy and Jacob at Church

The Pastor with Mr. Jacob

All of Us at the Alter Dedicating J

Sweet Family Photo too bad Jacob wouldn't pay attention

Mimi and Jacob at Lunch after church

We are SO thankful for the legacy of Christian faith in our family, and we hope that we can continue that legacy! We are also SO thankful for our friends and family who traveled many miles to be with us on the special day...It means SO MUCH! We love you all!