Ryan's Baptism

On Tuesday, November 1, 2011 Ryan was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  It was one of the most amazing experiences I have had as a Mother.  It all began in January of 2011 when we started to talk to Ryan about the opportunity he would have to be baptized and become a member once he turned 8. We told him that it was his decision and that we thought it would be a good idea for him to begin to pray about it to find out if it was the right thing for him to do.  Throughout the year we discussed and had FHE lessons on baptism and Ryan continued to pray.  I will never forget the day he came out of his room and told me that he had decided that he wanted to be baptized.  It was such a sweet moment.  

It was also very special because we had so many members of our extended family that were able to came out to participate.  Rob and Connie Bright (Trevor Mom and Dad), Brianna and Shanna Bright (Trevor's Sisters), Jan and Stephen Dilks, (my Mom and Dad), Angie, (my sister), her son Owen, and my Grandma and Granddad Dilks.  We are so grateful for the sacrifices that were made so that they could be here on this special day.  I will never forget when Trevor lifted Ryan out of the water and they embraced.  It was such a touching moment to see Father and Son in such a sacred ordinance.  The talks were wonderful and I loved the special music number.  The sweet spirit that was felt when those little voices sang, "I am a child of God." We couldn't have dreamed of a better day.

We also had several of our ward family come to support Ryan.   He is such an amazing boy.   It has been a joy to watch him grow since he received the gift of the Holy Ghost.  Just a few days ago I received a sweet message from his Cub Scout Master, Sister Harper, telling me of how Ryan took the time to help one of the newest scout boys who has some physical handicaps with his project.  He cheered him on and assisted him with things he was having a hard time with.  That little boy went from not wanting to be there to not wanting to leave.   I am so grateful for Ryan's example.  He is so knowledgeable about the things of the spirit.  I look forward to watching him grow in the gospel and into a young man.  We love you Ryan!!!

 

This is Ryan's primary teacher, Sister Kile.  She is one of the most amazing woman I have ever met.  She has been a blessing to us and to Ryan.  Thank you for the love you have shown to him.

Ryan put the program together for his baptism. It went as follows:Conducting: Ron Campbell

Pianist: Christy Moss
Music Leader: Shanna Bright
Welcome: Ron Campbell
Opening Song: "When I am Baptized"
Opening Prayer: Jan Dilks
Grandma
Talk on Baptism: Robert L. Bright
Grandpa
Baptismal Ordinance: Trevor L. Bright
Witnesses:
Stephen T. Dilks
Robert L. Bright
Special musical Selection: Brianna Bright, Owen Raab, Ryan Bright, Caden Bright and Matthew Bright
“I am a Child of God”
Talk on Holy Ghost: Phyllis Dilks
Great Grandma (Nana)
Confirmation: Trevor Bright
Bishopric Welcome: Ron Campbell
Closing Song: "I Love to see the Temple"
Closing Prayer: Connie Bright
Grandma