Gannett Wisconsin Newspapers January 2, 2008
By Doug Carroll
Paul Martinez came all way from Orange, Calif., for a baby’s baptism.
He got one, too — in the dirty, icy waters of Lake Michigan.
Click here for a photo gallery of the polar plunge in Sheboygan
Click here for a video of the polar plunge in Sheboygan
”I scream like […]
By Katya Cengel, The (Louisville, Ky.) Courier-Journal
RHODA, KY - Ten minutes from the tiny town of Smiths Grove, Ky., past the fields and the Jet Stop convenience store, is a little community called Rhoda.
Not a lot goes on here, but on warm Sundays between noon and 3 p.m., one of its otherwise empty roads is […]
TRADITIONS & FAMILY HEIRLOOMS CONTINUE TO REMAIN IMPORTANT
By Stephen White 08/09/2007
Baby Jessica Power will be wrapped in 143 years of history when she becomes the 32nd relative to wear the same christening gown.
The seven-month-old will be baptised in the dress made by cotton mill worker Eleanor Thornber in 1864 for her first child Isabel.
It’s […]
CUSTOM FOCUSES ON COMPANIONSHIP
Sunday, September 9, 2007
By Vivi Hoang
The Tennessean
What started out more than 1,500 years ago as a simple task — presenting a child for baptism — has become a revered but blurry mix of religious and secular duty.
What does a godparent do? In most cases, whatever they, and their godchild’s parents, think best. […]
E.P. Hemingway is in the house
Posted by tmatt
It took several days to get the basic facts together with a photograph, but we can pass along the happy news that the Divine Ms. M.Z. Hemingway (and hubby) are the proud parents of a baby Lutheran.
We have gone back and forth on whether their daughter’s name needs […]
Arlington A. “Jim” Schuchart does not remember many details of his time in Germany in the 89th Infantry Division.
As he’s fond of saying, “that was a long time ago.”
But the 85-year-old World War II veteran recalls the day he got hold of a piece of German parachute with clarity, pride and a devilish smile.
Private First […]
Looking for a unique, one-of-a-kind, ultra thoughtful baptism gift?
Just in case you are — thought we’d share some of these photos with you…
“Weaving your warmest wishes into the silkiest of satin edges”
You be the judge…
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Denomination
Anglicans
Beliefs about Baptism
A sign of profession and a mark of separation which, received rightly, affirms the forgiveness received by a believer through faith.
Type of Baptism
By immersion or pouring.
Baptize Infants?
Yes.
Baptism regenerates, gives spiritual life
Anglo-Catholic Yes, “Low church” No.
Standard
Trinity
Those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.
Romans 8:14
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him.
Romans 8:28a
If God is for us, who can be against us.
Romans 8:31b
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the […]
Jesus said: “Everything is possible for him who believes”
Mark 9:23b
Jesus said: “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these”.
Mark 10:14b
The second is this: “Love your neighbour as yourself.” There is no commandment greater than these.”
Mark 12:31
“My soul glorifies […]