DAY 24 RABEKA'S DAY

MOM, KARRIE AND SISTER JILL

Today was the dedication of the child Rebeka Bellgraph at the Community Church in the Valley. This was in Phoenix This church uses this ceremony to welcome the child into the Family of God with Baptism coming later in life.

The entire family was here , meaning the parents Beau and Karrie Bellgraph, two sets of granDparents, The Tigglemans and the Bellgraphs, one sister of the mother and one Great Aunt and Uncle. Her Great Great Uncle and Aunt (the Immiks) and a Great Aunt once removed with her husband. There were also many friends of the Bellgraphs that attended . These were close friends of the family.

Day started at the CCV church , Phoenix, with about 6,000 in attendance at one of their 5 services (Sat and Sunday). The sermon was entitled “A Strong Finish” (getting our life the balance it needs with God). Most of the above attended that service in the morning/ RABEKA AND FAMILY AT DEDICATION

Lunch was served at the parent’s home and all chipped in to make a nice picnic lunch in the yard where it hit 74 degrees under sunny skies.. Sloppy Joes, a taco casserole, and potato salad and peanut butter bars made it a success. Lots of pictures were taken. Then at 3:00: we attended the dedication where each family and friends of the child accompanies the family and the child is accepted individually with a chance to pray and talks with the pastor.

After that it was a social time at the house with lots of exchanges and of course more picture taking..Karrie's sister returns to Michigan tomorrow, and her [parents stay with us a few more days. Having two birthdays in the family, yesterday added to the hubbub.

IT was a great day for the family and especially the baby who was taking it all in all day. She was a gem.

May your Sunday have been as rewarding.

Blessings,----Jim and Ruth FAMILY IN BELLGRAPH'S YARD