A Special Day for Eli

I'm sure you will be seeing pictures and a much better post on Emily's blog, but here are just a few from today.

 

The following are some of the people that came to the baptism:

  

Emily gave a very touching spotlight about Elijah

  

A special day and special feelings for a Mom

Evan gave a great talk on Baptism.  He spoke clearly and loud where everyone could hear.  Great job Evan!

  

Eli sang a song "When I am Baptized" and then the baptism took place.  

After the baptism we moved to the Primary room where we saw a special video of Elijah from when he was a baby until now.  After that, some of Eli's cousins sang "The Holy Ghost"

Eli's aunt Edie gave a talk on the Holy Ghost.  She had a bag with some special things to help Eli remember all the important things about the Holy Ghost.

 

 Eli was confirmed by his father and given a very touching and special blessing.  

Bishop Gatherum then had Eli's great grandparents bear their testimonies. 

At the conclusion of the meeting, we moved to a different church building and had a wonderful, delicious brunch.  Glen and Emily had the DVD playing, they had pictures on the table for us to look at, pages to write a note to Eli, and cute decorations on the tables.  Everything made it very special and memorable.