Sunday, November 26, 2006

Slideshow: Kaitlyn's Dedication

On November 26th, Pastor Dave Friesen officiated at Kaitlyn's dedication service at Maranatha EFC in Winnipeg. My sister Jen, and Chris' brother Mike and his wife Kristi agreed to be Kaitlyn's godparents. What follows are parts of the service, for those who were unable to attend. Dave, you did a wonderful job! Thank you.

Kaitlyn - Celtic/Gaelic - Pure
Nancy - English - Grace (named after Nancy Kramp)
Isabel - Spanish - God is my Oath (named after Nora Isabel Nicholson)

Father, we bring thanks to you this morning for the life of Kaitlyn. We thank you for the decisions and declarations made here by her parents Chris and Melanie. We pray that you would receive this child into your loving arms. May Kaitlyn by your mercy grow in health of body and mind, and serve you faithfully according to your will all the days of her life. I pray that you would give your wisdom, patience and strength to Chris and Melanie as they seek your will in raising Kaitlyn. I pray that you would continually bless them as they serve you and that these things would be passed on through example to Kaitlyn. I pray that she would always know and remember that you are in control and seek your will in her life as she grows. Father we ask that she would be a close companion of her sister Marissa and that the two of them would encourage one another to grow closer to you. I pray also that she would come to know you in her own personal way when she is able to understand, and until then we entrust her to you. I ask that she receive from you your grace, through Jesus Christ our Lord, and in the Unity of the Holy Spirit, be glory and honour forever. In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.

Kaitlyn Nancy Isabel Kramp, you have been blessed with many names. May your life be a life that is Pure. May you be known for your Grace as you encounter all on your life's journey. May your character be integrity and let your 'yes' be 'yes' and your 'no' be 'no' for God is your Oath. Above all, stay true and hold fast unto God your entire life. Amen.



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