Margaret and I went to the christening/ baptism of Caleb Loder this morning and enjoyed a very pleasant lunch and afternoon at the Loders' place.
It's the first time I've heard Father Vic preach, although we've talked informally numerous times. He very carefully explained the symbols of water, light, oil and white clothing. He also explained that baptism is a sacrament which carries the grace of Christ to the baby and represents the start of a walk with Christ. Just as enrolling in a school does not guarantee that you finish, baptism does not guarantee that you get to heaven.
Nicely done, I thought, and a sermon which would be at home in any evangelical church that practises infant baptism (or even adult baptism for that matter).
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