Cody's Baptism

Well, because our trip to Jamaica was pushed back two weeks, Cody was able to get baptized earlier than we had anticipated. We were so proud of him and his step of faith to pubicly express his love for Jesus. So, last week, Cody and I sat down to write his story. I asked him if he wanted to tell it to me and I would write it or if he wanted to write it himself. He chose to do it himself and following are his words that were read by Nicholas as Cody stood in the baptismal.

I want to get baptized today because I love Jesus so much and because he died for my sins. I asked Jesus in my heart when I was five because I wanted my sins to be forgiven and so I can go to heaven. I am getting baptized today because I want to follow Jesus and because he is my Lord. My favorite Bible verse is Phillipians 4:13. I like this verse because it says I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. My mom has helped me understand who Jesus is by praying and reading the bible with me. That is why I am getting baptized.

We then left church and headed to Cody's last all star baseball game. Later in the day, our friends and family came over to celebrate the occassion with us over pizza and cupcakes. It was a wonderful day and Cody ended the day underlining his favorite verse in the brand new Bible that was given to him by Mimi and Papa.

Philipians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.