August 15, 2010 Andrew and I, along with our family & church family, dedicated Molly. Many people have asked what that is exactly. It's basically our promise that we will do our best to raise her in a Godly home, with the help of God himself, and our amazing support team - family, friends, and our church.
We were so blessed that both sets of grandparents and Andrew's sister, Courtney, were able to attend. It was a special day. Here's what we promised....so you all can help us and so we can always remember what we agreed to do in raising Molly Marguerite Kirkpatrick.
Susan & Andrew, we invite you to recall your own baptism and, seeking to fulfill it's promises, give yourself in convenant to lead Molly toward discipleship in Christ.
With gratitude to God:
Do you receive this child as a precious gift from God, and seek God's grace and this community's support in nurturing and caring for her...
Do you covenant to remain faithful in love to your child...whatever the future may bring...
Do you promise to teach her the joy of the Holy scripture, The importance of worship, The duty to serve God's people, The responsibility of faithful stewardship, and the Blessing of Christian Community...
Do you promise before God and this community to so fashion your lives that your child may come to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
I do, God helping me...
Andrew, myself & Molly with Rev. Erin during Molly's dedication
Grandpa, Nina, Mom, Erin & Molly, Dad, Aunt Courtney, Grammy & Granddad
Just us 3...Andrew, Susan, and Molly KP!
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