Baptism Blessings

 Baptism for Isaiah John Wilson

March 31, 2017

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Springfield, Virginia.

 Sometimes there are 

wrangling diversions.

 But, water and 
THE WORD

get things done.

In the name of the Father, 

and the Son and the Holy Ghost.

 Mom and Dad- 
Sara and Joshua Wilson
with Levi and Isaiah.

Grandmother Deborah Wilson 

with parents- Sara and Joshua.

Big Brother Levi practicing his smile.

Grandfather Michael Wilson

joins the family.

The Wilsons and grandparents- 
John and Connie Denninger-
Papa and Gigi.

Grandpa Chuck and Granny

Sponsors- Jess and Dan Meier
(not pictured- Victoria Wilson)

The assembled Denninger crew.
Thankful we could all be together
 for this very special celebration.

two captured by Papa

Aunt Laura grabs a quick snuggle.

 And why - YES

it just might take 

 4 photos to see

all of their faces.

The blessing of a
 Holy Saturday Vigil Baptism.

 Baptism Blessing canvas made
 by Isaiah's mom and Gigi

Faith chest gift from 

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

They gift each baptism 

with a remembrance FAITH CHEST.

 Baptism certificate

Worship folder

After a big day you sometimes
 just need to snuggle with daddy.

Isaiah John-
Welcome to God's family!
You are a blessing.

Some post-Baptism photos-
Isiah on the quilt made by 
Great Grandma- Florene Denninger.

Isaiah on the blanket that was 
Gigi's (Connie) Baptism blanket.

Isaiah on the quilt made by 
Great Great Grandma Ella. 

The Baptism Shell Gift 
form Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.

And just a little snuggle with
Flying Squirrel Douglas.

A snuggle is always good with
 Big Brother Levi.

New Life Easter

 Tidal Basin Cherry Walk

Jess and Dan and Jack

The Washington Monument 

from the Tidal Basin Walk

Another favorite DC spot-

 The Washington National Cathedral

The gardens of the Cathedral 

A pleasant, quiet, warm afternoon 

in the middle of winter gloominess.

Reminders all around that New Life

has arrived,

Visual Faith- Lent to Easter Calendars

 Easter Monday Blessings!

sharing the Visual Faith 

Lenten Journey for 2018

Calendar by Bev Wicher

Devotions by Rev. Dr. Dean Nadasdy

Lent Words 2018

www.foundonbrighton.com

Calendar- Pat Maier

Calendars found on the 

Visual Faith Ministry
visual faith new-products

A blessing on the journey
of Lent to Easter!

Foolish Easter

The Lamb The Lamb-

on this April Fool's Easter.

The New Life Recreation 

that is the work of the Holy Spirit. 

 An April Fool's gathering of

flowers, music and worshipers.

  The fool says in his heart,

 “There is no God.” They are corrupt, 

they do abominable deeds; 

there is none who does good.

Psalm 14:1

 But, we know and remember-
"He is not here; he has risen,
 just as he said. 
Come and see the place where he lay."
Matthew 28:6

Anytime that I am foolish enough 

to believe that anything

is my own good accomplishment-

let me REMEMBER.

 As a claimed heir to the Kingdom-

and by the work of the Holy Spirit-

it is ALL GRACE.

"And with great power the apostles 

were giving their testimony

 to the resurrection 

of the Lord Jesus, 

and great grace was upon them all."

Acts 4:33

May we be powerful witnesses to this 

resurrection story,

even if the world sees us as foolish.

Photos taken at 
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church-
 Springfield Virginia
April 1, 2018

An Easter Prayer

An Easter Prayer

Lord, send me a surprise.

One that catches me off guard 

and makes me wonder.

Like Easter.

Send me a resurrection

when everything looks dead and buried.

Send me light 

when night seems too long. 

Send me spring

when the cold and frozen season

seems endless.

Send me an idea

when my mind is empty.

Send me a thing to do

when I am just waiting around.

Send me a new friend 

when I am alone.

Send me peace

when I am afraid.

Send me a future

when it looks hopeless

Send me Your resurrection

when I die, Jesus.

Herb Brokering