THE MANGUM FAMILY: Jake's Baptism

8 years ago...

2004 - Jake's Baby Blessing

And Now..

2012 - Jake's Baptism

Jake has been so excited to turn 8 and be baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He has been planning this day for so long. Jake wanted his dad to baptize him.

Jake planned everything for the baptismal service, from favorite church songs, to asking specific people to pray, speak, and of course, specific refreshments! Michael led the music and his friend Andre accompanied us on the piano. The songs Jake chose were Baptism, We'll Bring the World His Truth, and I'm Trying to Be Like Jesus. Jake asked his sweet cousin Anna to say the opening prayer, followed by a talk on Baptism by Trevor. After Jake was baptized by his dad, Aunt Cynthia gave a great talk on the Holy Ghost. I had to laugh when planning the program, Jake named Cynthia for the talk, "because she has experience". So true, she gave the talk at Hayley's baptism 2 yrs ago & Anna's baptism just a couple months ago. The experience paid off, and she did a great job :) After the confirmation, Jake had his official welcome into the ward by the Primary President & Bishopric & then we closed with a song & prayer by Hayley.

Jake received 2 special gifts from his grandparents. Grammy and Jake had a special quiet moment & she gave him a special white comforter to remind him that the special gift of the Holy Ghost is like a Comforter.