The day finally arrived, and our youngest is getting baptized. We had to make special arrangements (coordinating with both bishops, getting the necessary paperwork, scheduling the building, and putting together and printing a program) for him to be baptized in Utah during Christmas break. All of it would be worth it for him to be baptized with all of his family there instead of just us and that is exactly how he wanted it. He even helped me put together the program and picked everyone that he wanted to participate. It was going to be great.
Today all of our efforts paid off. We showed up at the church building and were greeted by Bishop Budge. He was able to direct Ben to the closet so he could get the baptismal clothes for himself and William. We of course snapped some pictures before and after and once everyone was there and ready we got started.
Baptism of William Scott Sagez
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Presiding………………………………………………………………….…………………….……Bishop
Budge
Conducting………………………………………………………………….………………………Bishop
Budge
Pianist…………………………………………………………………………………………...Jenny
Dee (Aunt)
Chorister……………………………………………………………………….…..….…..Jerilyn
Sagez (Mom)
Opening
Song…………………………………………………………….………………….4th Article of Faith
Opening
Prayer………………………………………………………………….…….…......Lani Hall (Nana)
Talk on
Baptism…………………………………………………………….…………….Karen Sagez (Aunt)
Baptism of William
Witness Gabbi Sagez and Owen Sagez
(siblings)
Talk on Holy
Ghost…………………………………………………………………….…Tiffany Hall (Aunt)
Confirmation of William
Closing
Remarks…………………………………………………………………………………..Bishop Budge
Closing
song……………………………………….………………….………………….When I am Baptized
Closing
Prayer………………………………………………….……..….…..Angela Venable (Grandma)
Everything went great and as planned. William had a smile from ear to ear. He was so happy that everyone said yes when he asked them to be a part of his program and even happier that so many people had come to witness this special night. The best part he said was how he felt when it was all done and he was officially the newest member of the church. He said he loved it and would do it again.
When all was said and done we went into the gym and had cookies and water as a refreshment. The kids of course ran around the gym after finishing their cookies, while others visited. We made sure that William went around the room giving hugs and telling everyone thanks for coming. He happily did so and loved every last hug.
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