A Special Day

"O God, it is our prayer that Clare will come to know the joy and suffering of being concerned about everyone she meets; that she will see each person worthy of dignity and acceptance. We hope for her a growth into fuller and deeper levels of humanity as expressed through Jesus.

"We pray that Clare will live in a world where justice is increased and where violence is decreased as a way to settle differences.

"Our hope is that Clare will understand that You alone can give life meaning and purpose and direction, O God; and that she will be on her knees before You with words of thanksgiving; and on her feet for You with deeds of love. This is our prayer. Amen."

--From the Service of Infant Baptism at Broadway United Methodist Church
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Jenn said…
I thought that sounded familiar...
:)
Congrats!
April 15, 2008 2:42 PM
Orangeblossoms said…
so beautiful! So sweet.....

And what a smile!
April 15, 2008 2:47 PM
Allen Ewing-Merrill said…
Hooray!

A beautiful prayer for a beautiful baby...
April 15, 2008 8:32 PM
HP said…
That is lovely!

Did you travel to Chicago for the baptism??
April 16, 2008 6:53 AM
Shannon said…
Hey there Mary Beth! This is your old McGavock friend, Shannon :-) I thought about you today and did a google search and found your blog! Hope to hear from you soon! My email is shannon at ledfordmedia dot com
April 17, 2008 5:18 PM
Mary Beth said…
HP--No, Clare was baptized at our church here in town. We used the Broadway liturgy at Joshua's baptism (at the church I was serving at the time), and would've loved to have used it for Clare. But alas, we did not. I wanted to acknowledge in some way that Clare is part of the Broadway tribe, so why not on the blog?

Shannon!--Long time no talk! Will email you soon! Thanks for stopping by!
April 17, 2008 7:10 PM
Anna said…
Many blessings to Beautiful Clare!
April 18, 2008 11:57 PM
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