tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920463547101602211.post8086723959534593367..comments2023-10-05T08:57:29.203-05:00Comments on Blessed by Him!: Baptism Day!Franhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07463139671535000329noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920463547101602211.post-30070448358259249822011-07-28T00:33:04.722-05:002011-07-28T00:33:04.722-05:00Fran,
What a wonderful story! God turned your fea...Fran,<br /><br />What a wonderful story! God turned your fear of Baptism into salvation for the little one!<br /><br />I hope to join your LINKEDin network.<br /><br />God bless...Jerry Sinclair - Faithful & True of Jacksonville, FLhttp://www.southpointbaptist.org/psalm51.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920463547101602211.post-61554639938653881692011-04-08T09:19:25.754-05:002011-04-08T09:19:25.754-05:00How wonderful! What a wonderful thing that you wi...How wonderful! What a wonderful thing that you will have to look back on. Sitting down with one of your own and sharing how to come to Christ. And then all of you being baptized.<br /><br />God is so wonderful!<br /><br />SherylAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09729469432415468511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920463547101602211.post-55363301862183946462011-04-01T17:21:52.024-05:002011-04-01T17:21:52.024-05:00awesome!awesome!Jeanie Culliphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14277029221283977858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920463547101602211.post-73132938515927622272011-03-22T06:19:48.511-05:002011-03-22T06:19:48.511-05:00Hi Fran,
I stumbled upon you from twitter! And w...Hi Fran,<br /><br />I stumbled upon you from twitter! And what a perfect time too! To read your story of baptism! I got chills just reading about you and your family!<br />I am also SBC, even serving with the IMB (International Mission Board) supported by SBC churches! So I could say I am one of your missionaries! ;-) And your church looks to be quite active in missions! Love it!<br />Blessings to you!! I think I'll start following! =)Tina @ Girl Meets Globehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08587907664334608623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920463547101602211.post-83405894424501876582011-03-20T20:38:22.384-05:002011-03-20T20:38:22.384-05:00Fran, this is awesome! Praise the Lord your little...Fran, this is awesome! Praise the Lord your little guy received Christ and you were all able to be baptized together! Thanks for sharing your day.<br />Love, DarleneDarlene R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17259222209300698700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920463547101602211.post-89304925954082655752011-03-16T23:45:41.059-05:002011-03-16T23:45:41.059-05:00Oh Fran, that is just SO wonderful!!!!Oh Fran, that is just SO wonderful!!!!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06782544327127527816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920463547101602211.post-33080059743302837752011-03-16T18:18:55.308-05:002011-03-16T18:18:55.308-05:00Okay - had to cut that comment short because I rea...Okay - had to cut that comment short because I realized it was time to leave work - lol<br /><br />I'm so glad you have the code to post a link to your blog - I am going to put it on mine (not that I get a lot of traffic on mine, but I still want to share with those who do stop by). Is there a way that I can subscribe to your blog so that I know when you post something new? I called myself looking but couldn't find anything - course, I was in a bit of a hurry so I'll look again, too.<br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing this momentous day with all of us. What a joy and honor for the whole family to be baptized all at the same time! WOW! God is so awesome!<br /><br />I look forward to reading more of your writings :)Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04117308937438908178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920463547101602211.post-74794052463778197832011-03-16T16:52:52.976-05:002011-03-16T16:52:52.976-05:00FINALLY got to read this and see the pics! PRAISE ...FINALLY got to read this and see the pics! PRAISE THE LORD!!!Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04117308937438908178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920463547101602211.post-67559531463434947892011-03-16T14:02:19.865-05:002011-03-16T14:02:19.865-05:00I love the pictures. I totally understand what you...I love the pictures. I totally understand what you are saying about baptism. I have seen this happen in our church where we are now. Thanks for sharing this post and for having a great attitude about church qwerky-ness.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07956523303590393347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920463547101602211.post-68799340178608981472011-03-16T00:32:58.665-05:002011-03-16T00:32:58.665-05:00How wonderful that you got to experience baptism t...How wonderful that you got to experience baptism together as a family. Brought tears to my eyes.BARBIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537827307867912139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920463547101602211.post-3721048368696948142011-03-15T10:49:38.780-05:002011-03-15T10:49:38.780-05:00This is so wonderful!This is so wonderful!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13060091637394810802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920463547101602211.post-36365631568616761152011-03-14T22:57:54.472-05:002011-03-14T22:57:54.472-05:00I read each word with sheer delight! What a wonder...I read each word with sheer delight! What a wonderful day and the BEST memory for your entire family. I pray Jesus rocks their world and that he sticks on them, like he does on you. Much love!<br /><br />LindsLindseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13575555245582359975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920463547101602211.post-23273650226340414162011-03-14T21:59:37.770-05:002011-03-14T21:59:37.770-05:00Oh Fran!!!
I still am crying even after taking the...Oh Fran!!!<br />I still am crying even after taking the time to read all the other comments! <br />What an amazing example you & your husband are setting for your sons. I have no doubt that this will influence generations of Thomas'.<br /><br />Love you so much!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07365877790738634422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920463547101602211.post-1231541598994852542011-03-14T21:42:20.255-05:002011-03-14T21:42:20.255-05:00I love you Fran Thomas! You are such an encourager...I love you Fran Thomas! You are such an encourager! I LOVED hearing that accent of yours come through this post:) and KC and the Sunshine band...oh yea girl, perfect song:)<br />I understand what you mean completely and truly, and I am SO happy that you were all baptized, and that it is so important to your family.<br />It's a blessing to see, and one that makes me want to cry.<br />After I've experienced your journey from a distance in this, my only thing to say is PRAISE HIM:)<br /><br />xoxo<br />angieLittle Steps Of Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03289418031470655956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920463547101602211.post-61194691539841606552011-03-14T21:16:45.538-05:002011-03-14T21:16:45.538-05:00Fran! Now you just know what this does to your fri...Fran! Now you just know what this does to your friend, the Baptist pastor's wife, don't you? JOY - SHEER JOY! The complete thrill of seeing the blessings for your family follow your obedience to Him in your journey HOME to EBC is so WONDERFUL. My husband and I teach the "class" at our church and it's called "Second Life" because we are "Second Baptist!" Sweet!!! I love our lessons on baptism and I'm so thankful to see how you just all did this and that YOU ALL got to be baptized together! I LOVE YOU FRAN!!! <br /><br />Jan :)Gran Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01510575841672130803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920463547101602211.post-89123229214852489852011-03-14T19:41:05.453-05:002011-03-14T19:41:05.453-05:00That is the sweetest thing EVER!! Tears. What a s...That is the sweetest thing EVER!! Tears. What a sweet family, and how precious that God would allow everyone to be baptized together :)<br />Our journey's in this respect are very similar. I was raised in a Methodist church, saved in confirmation class, and married a Baptist. So I too have been, (these are my husbands hillbilly words) sprinkled, sprinkled, and dunked. It's all good. Just so thankful to know Jesus and love Him!<br />Congratulations!!Kelly S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03062803348391705648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920463547101602211.post-90202282077221697692011-03-14T14:56:10.955-05:002011-03-14T14:56:10.955-05:00This is wonderful beyond words! Pure beauty!This is wonderful beyond words! Pure beauty!Alanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10226805581685877036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920463547101602211.post-59309409326354970442011-03-14T14:24:52.977-05:002011-03-14T14:24:52.977-05:00I agree with Robyn...D's face was glowing and ...I agree with Robyn...D's face was glowing and made me so very happy.<br /><br />I love y'all so much! This was such a sweet day of Familiness...can't top it.<br /><br />And a hearty amen on the denomination mattering little. Getting into a Bible believe-teaching, Jesus following-discipling church beats any boundaries I can think of!<br /><br />smiling for ear to ear,<br />rachelRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03590701108782562362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920463547101602211.post-49997536898157954282011-03-14T13:52:30.282-05:002011-03-14T13:52:30.282-05:00Reading, laughing (at your humor), and crying tear...Reading, laughing (at your humor), and crying tears of joy for the amazing blessing. Isn't just like Him to let Momma go last and see the beauty rise from the plunge. Overwhelmed in a mighty fine way for you and the family.<br /><br />Hugs for So. Calif.<br />CelesteHIS Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05443825191228078898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920463547101602211.post-91304780136447214242011-03-14T13:47:25.172-05:002011-03-14T13:47:25.172-05:00Yay! How awesome!Yay! How awesome!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07569370237911877839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920463547101602211.post-41382694170562365962011-03-14T13:23:42.719-05:002011-03-14T13:23:42.719-05:00What a beautiful story....I grew up Baptist and ge...What a beautiful story....I grew up Baptist and get it......you have such a beautiful family....<br />Loved that you shared the day with usTeresa @ Grammy Girlfriendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151128140345216126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920463547101602211.post-54649576653538574912011-03-14T12:38:08.131-05:002011-03-14T12:38:08.131-05:00Awesome!! So happy for y'all, Fran! Thanks for...Awesome!! So happy for y'all, Fran! Thanks for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920463547101602211.post-20323227392147491962011-03-14T12:24:55.007-05:002011-03-14T12:24:55.007-05:00Great pictures Fran! Growing up Baptist I love a ...Great pictures Fran! Growing up Baptist I love a good dunking!!! I have to say something now though that will probably make me cry as I write. You may remember me asking you questions about Children's Ministries, because I was too a Director of Children's Ministries at our church. Long story short, I stepped down on December 31st. I struggle with not the decision, but the reasons behind the decision. I don't want to leave the church, but it is so HARD every sunday to be faced with some of the issues. When you mentioned "a death", that is exactly how I feel on ssssooo many levels. I knew that telling that to someone who would understand would help. I hurt, and sometimes it's hard to explain why. I am happy for you all, that you have found a church home! I long to feel the love and unity I used to feel here, but no longer do. I am sad. I hope this isn't dumping, just needed to tell someone who would understand.A Stone Gathererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03763530057889661436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920463547101602211.post-48601063671219610542011-03-14T11:43:04.671-05:002011-03-14T11:43:04.671-05:00Oh, I just love y'all!!!
Two things...
It wa...Oh, I just love y'all!!!<br /><br />Two things...<br /><br />It was a blurry picture of me with wet hair so i spared you. Ha! I promise.<br /><br />We went to church before this service so we wouldn't have to go to church with momma's awful hair.<br /><br />One more...we celebrated by eating Wendy's because noone was there and who cares if momma's hair is wet and stringy and gross.Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08513346779376972275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920463547101602211.post-54685925535267579932011-03-14T11:21:41.362-05:002011-03-14T11:21:41.362-05:00I was smiling and crying as I was reading your pos...I was smiling and crying as I was reading your post and looking at your pictures! What a blessed day. I have been Baptist all of my life but the best moment was watching my two sons get saved and baptized. <br />So happy for you and your family.<br />Love,<br />PattyPattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07887882490817883199noreply@blogger.com