Winnie's Baptism

Winnie was baptized on November 3, 2012. It was a very special day. She wore the white dress that Hannah wore at her baptism and that I wore at my baptism.

 Here she is with Robert before the service. I have a picture similar to this one with my dad. When Winnie was baptized the water was quite cold. She will always remember that I think.

Winnie and Hannah performed "When I am Baptized" as a special musical number. Hannah got terrible stage fright right before and didn't want to perform, but she did and did a great job! Winnie sang and Hannah played the violin.

Our family after the service. Bobby was wild during the whole thing, but many people helped keep him under control. I think he was de-toxing from Halloween week....way too much candy!

Here is Winnie with my mom. She spoke on baptism and did a really great job. The Holy Ghost was felt and I know Winnie was happy to have grandma speak. Carolyn spoke as well and I am sad that I didn't get a picture of her and Winnie together, but she did a great job. Winnie is wearing her baptism dress that she wore for her pictures.

Here is the way the program went.

Conducting: Brad Husberg

Pianist: Jolynn Hansen (Winnie's Primary Teacher)

Chorister: Bethany DeKay

Opening Prayer: Hannah DeKay

Opening Song: Choose the Right

Talk on Baptism: Hannah Galbraith

Special Musical Number: “When I am Baptized” by Hannah and Winnie DeKay

Baptism

Talk on Holy Ghost: Carolyn Townsend

Confirmation

Welcome to the ward: Bishop Bruce Clark

Closing Song: I am a Child of God

Closing Prayer: Rachel Bundy

Winnie was baptized and confirmed by her father, Robert DeKay.

I love Winnie. I am so grateful for her choice to be baptized. She is a wonderful girl. She is a blessing to our entire family.