Baptism The parent or sponsor holds the candidate over the font. Zinnia Claire Annis, I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. All: Amen
We give you thanks, O God, that through water and the Holy Spirit you give your daughters and sons new birth, cleanse them from sin, and raise them to eternal life.
Holy Baptism
Sustain Zinnia with the gift of your Holy Spirit: the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord, the spirit of joy in your presence, both now and forever. All: Amen The parents and sponsor make the sign of the cross on the forehead of the baptized. Zinnia Claire, child of God, you have been sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked with the cross of Christ forever. All: Amen Welcome A lighted candle is presented to the family. Let your light so shine before others that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. Deacon Mary: Let us welcome our new sister in Christ. We welcome you into the body of Christ and into the mission we share: join us in giving thanks and praise to God and bearing God’s creative and redeeming word to all the world. The minister invites the congregation to welcome the newly baptized with acclamation.
Zinnia Claire Annis Child of Charlotte Maier Annis and Scott Annis Sponsors: Robin Maier Jonas and Cheryl Maier Jackson
The Rite for Holy Baptism can be found on Page 227 of the ELW “Baptized in Water” Text: Michael Saward, b. 1932 Text © 1982 Jubilate Hymns, admin. Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188. Used by permission www.onelicense.netA725004
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer Atlanta, Georgia Sunday, July 9 12:15 PM