Cameron's Baptism

Today was Cameron's Baptism. What a great day. It is such a blessing to me to have a son who has the desire to be baptized. He has such a sweet testimony. He talked to me about getting baptized last night and he was so nervous. He said he doesn't like to have people watching him like that he was scared. Well he did great.

We got to the church at about 1:50pm... the baptism started at 2:00pm. So running late (or crazy). When we got there we realized that the other ward had emptied the font and moved the chairs. We were told that it can take up to 2 hours to fill the font... uh ok, what in the world were we to do with everyone dressed up in church clothes and waiting while the font filled? So we turned it on and waited, waited, and waited. We finally decided to start with the LOUD noise of the water. We turned it off as soon as it was barely high enough for him to be dunked.

Here was the program:
Baptismal Service
For
Cameron Mitchel Murray
June 7, 2008

Conducting Bishop John Fackrell
Pianist Sister Julia Richardson
Chorister Sister Catrina Leffel

Opening Song “When I am Baptized”
Opening Prayer Robert Cameron (Great Grandpa)

Baptism Talk Shawn Murray (Brother)

Song: “I am a Child of God" Alyssa & Ashley Murray (Sisters)

Cameron Baptized by Steven Murray (Dad)

Musical Interlude

Holy Ghost Talk Michael Cameron (Grandpa)

Cameron Confirmed by Steven Murray (Dad)

Remarks Bishop John Fackrell

Closing Song “Teach me to walk in the Light”
Closing Prayer Glenn Peterson (Grandpa)

Witnesses:
Jarred & Josh Cameron (Uncles)

It was such a great service. My favorite parts of the service (I had a couple):

~ When Cameron was baptized and gasped from the freshly filled font being so cold after he was dunked under.
~ When Shawn spoke like a young man... not a child
~ When Cameron held my hand the whole time that he sat by me. He played with my rings, he does that when he is nervous.
~ When all of the priesthood holders went up to the front to give Cameron the gift of the Holy Ghost. What a great sight to see.
~ Seeing my husband baptize and confirm our son.

We had a great lunch after the service.
We ate:

Shredded BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
Macaroni Salad
Fruit Salad & Dip
Veggies & Dip
Chips & Dip... obviously we like dip OK.
Drinks
and Desserts

I am very thankful that I have a husband who is worthy to hold the priesthood. I am happy to see our son make the right decision to be baptized. Today was a really great day.