Mason's Baptism

This month has been an extremely busy but very exciting month for our family. Lots of birthdays in the past couple weeks! But the highlight of my month was preparing for, planning, and experiencing Mason's baptism. I can't believe I have an 8 year old boy!!! Before his baptism I tried to plan ahead and figure things out like pictures, baptism program, FHE lessons on Baptism, and just getting Mason ready. I took him down to the temple and took his pictures myself. We also had the missionaries over for dinner and asked them to talk to Mason about getting baptized.

Figuring out his Baptism Program:

When we asked Mason who he wanted to talk at his baptism he responded almost INSTANTLY "Uncle Nate!" I love how close he is to and idolizes his Uncle Nate. Nate gave a really good talk on the Holy Ghost. I love how he talked about the Godhead. He reviewed with Mason that our Father in Heaven is our Father, Jesus Christ is our Big Brother, and the Holy Ghost should be our Best Friend. I looked at Mason occasionally while Nate was speaking and I just love how captivated he was and I felt like he was really listening to Nate. 

I asked my good friends Christi and Alice to sing this beautiful song 

"My First Steps"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0wfbWZVtfc

Conducting: Jake Watkins

          Pianist:   Christi Jensen

Music Leader:   Lori Faler                                   

Opening Song:   Baptism

Opening Prayer:   Larry Huber (Grandfather)                                            

Musical Number:   “When I am Baptized”

Callie Huber, Ella Faler & Leah Dunaway

accompanied by Christi Jensen 

 Talk on Baptism: Shelly Huber (Mother)

 Baptism of Mason:   by Ron Huber (Father) 

 Witnesses:   Larry Huber, & Von Faler

                     Grandfathers              

 Musical Number: “My First Step”

Christi Jensen & Alice Johnson

accompanied by Erica Faler 

Talk on Holy Ghost:   Nate Cook (Uncle)                                            

Confirmation of Mason: by Ron Huber (Father) 

Closing Song:   I Stand All Amazed

                         (Mason’s Favorite song)   

Closing Prayer:   Von Faler (Grandfather)

 My one regret... I DID NOT take many pictures at ALL!!!! So sad! That's so not like me! I'm the queen of taking too many pictures! I didn't even get a picture of Ron and Mason all in white. :( I teased Ron about putting his wet clothes back on for a picture. (I was kind of half serious)

 Preparing my talk:
I was SHOCKED that I didn't get very emotional during his baptism. I'm pregnant and the emotions seem to fly plenty lately. I think I got all my tears and "moments" out while prepping and planning his baptism.

I started off reciting the 4th article of Faith and then had Mason come up for a little demonstration. 

I placed 2 papers on the ground (pretty far apart).

Mason come stand on the "START".

“Can you get from here to the white paper square without stepping on the carpet?”

Too far?... Heavenly Father has given us steps to bring us back to Him.

Do you know what they are?

1. Faith

2. Repentance

3. Baptism

4. Holy Ghost

5. Temple

6. Stay Righteous

I spoke to Mason about memories from my own baptism. I remember 3 things about my baptism day.

11. The water was actually really cold.

22. I remember my dad talking at my baptism. I would like to share with you what he told me.

I bought Mason a "Boogie Board" and pulled it out to show him.

I talked about how every time we goof up or maybe don’t act EXACTLY as Jesus would we make a mark on our slate.

When you get baptized it's like pushing this button, it wipes our slate clean.

33. The last thing I really remember about my baptism is how clean and fresh I felt. You can feel like that always if you keep following the steps of our Savior Jesus Christ. I know you are a strong young boy and very capable of many things. You have already experienced some pretty heavy trials at such a young age. I’m proud of you for making this decision today! I love you and I love my Savior Jesus Christ I have a testimony of his endless love for each and every one of his children. He wants us to return to live with him someday. I say these things…

My really good friend Nanna had this towel made for Mason. I LOVE it! I actually really felt loved by all those around me willing to help and be part of this big day for our family. My friend Erin worked all night long the night before and came to the baptism with her kids running on NO sleep AND brought cookies to help with refreshments. I had all kinds of help from friends and family in the kitchen and with the program. I really felt loved and am grateful to have such good people in my life.