THE BAINS FAMILY

Sophia's Baby Dedication

On Saturday afternoon we had Sophia's baby dedication at our church. A baby dedication is more about the parents that than child. Andrew and I stood up in front of the church and stated that we intend to raise Sophia up in the body of Christ, and that we want to be held accountable to that. There were ten other couples and their children. The really great thing was that two of our close friends were in service as well. During the service each family would go up and read a letter that they had written to their child. Below is the letter we wrote and read to Sophia, in case anyone would like to read it. We appreciate all the support and love as we raise up our little girl!

Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised"Proverbs 31:30

Sophia Louise,

Our beautiful, sweet, precious baby girl. We have been blessed more than we could have ever imagined by having you as our daughter. You have been an answer to our prayers and the joy of our lives. We are so grateful that the Lord has given you to us.

We know that while we love you beyond measure, that there is One who loves you beyond comprehension: the Lord Jesus Christ. He loves you so much that he took upon your sin and gave His life for you. So that when you believe in Him your sins will be forgiven and you will have eternal life.

That is why today we dedicate you to Him and make a public declaration that we trust God's will for your life.We know that He is your true Father, a heavenly Father that gave His life for you. Our job as your earthly parents is to raise you to know the Lord your God, to trust His will and follow His commandments.

Our prayer is that you will grow into a Proverbs 31 woman, and that your outer beauty will pale in comparison to your inner faith and love for your Lord. We pray that you will be a woman full of grace, compassion, purity and love.

Sophia, we know that we are not perfect. We will make mistakes along the way, but it is our hearts' true desire to grow you into the godly woman the Lord desires you to be. We pray that our Lord, the living God of the Bible, will become your personal Savior. And that you will follow Him all of your days.

We love you more than words can say Sophie Lou!

Mommy and Daddy

Waiting for the service to begin.

Andrew, reading the letter.

Soph and her Daddy My good friend Megann and her daughter Kara Me, Megann, and Tabatha and Anna The three couples from our Sunday school class Family picture