Sunday, October 25, 2009

JJ's Dedication

In biblical time, it was a very big deal to bless and anoint your first-born child in front of many witnesses, especially if it was a son. In fact there were laws that required every firstborn male to be set apart to God because they were considered holy and therefore symbolically belonged to the Lord. When Jesus was dedicated the Bible says that Joseph and Mary marveled at what was said about him....

Our own little JJ was dedicated to the Lord at our church service in San Diego today. It was a proud moment for Wes and I. We presented JJ to the Lord and stood before a congregation of witnesses as a public declaration of our desire to raise JJ in such a way that is honoring and pleasing to God.

JJ, sweet baby boy...we pray the below scripture for you ....

("When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord they returned to Galilee...And the child grew, and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him.")










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12 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 26, 2009 at 3:08 AM

    I love you all so so much! What a testimony of where God has brought you. You are indeed a blessing in my life, and it's an honor to call you friend.

    Love ya,
    Trisha

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  2. AnonymousOctober 26, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    Too cute I'll see you tomorrow!

    ~Nana T

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  3. sirkibble2October 26, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    Those pictures are classic.

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  4. AnonymousOctober 26, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyy! GLORY TO GOD!!!
    -Andrea Jackson

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  5. AnonymousOctober 26, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    Yay!!!
    ~De'Shay Thomas

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  6. AnonymousOctober 26, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    Super precious, i love it! : D
    ~Yolanda

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  7. AnonymousOctober 26, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    Awww lil yeshua!
    ~Delvin

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  8. DianaOctober 26, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    Way to go JJ. God has big plans for you!

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  9. AnonymousOctober 26, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    What a special time for Sir Joshua. Dedicated and set aside for the service of God,all the days of his life. "THEREFORE ALSO I HAVE LENT HIM TO THE LORD; AS LONG AS HE LIVETH HE SHALL BE LENT TO THE LORD.AND HE WORSHIPPED THE LORD THERE." We are SO, looking forward to meeting our little Joshua. Even though we have not met him yet, I can see from his pictures, that he has a Sweet spirit,What a Beautiful Baby!!
    Papa John & Nanna Frances

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  10. AnonymousOctober 26, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    How can one baby be so precious and cute at the same time! (NO, I am NOT prejudice!) Love, Gramma Donna

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  11. AnonymousOctober 26, 2009 at 11:14 PM

    Thanks Wes and Jonnique,
    The pictures are absolutely adorable. Thanks for posting them and sharing them with us. I can't wait to see him again.
    I hope you have a good time with Teri. She couldn't wait either, I think.
    Love,
    AK(Aunt Kit)

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  12. AnonymousOctober 26, 2009 at 11:25 PM

    What a blessing Jonique. May God continue to guide you in raising your son.
    ~Veronica

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