tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post3720300122201612670..comments2023-11-28T21:28:17.116-06:00Comments on THE OWL'S SONG: Worship at the LakeDorcas (aka SingingOwl)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15626748280614018533noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-5789985134570751762008-07-23T09:12:00.000-05:002008-07-23T09:12:00.000-05:00wonderful!wonderful!Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759963926280667938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-65144297956314357492008-07-23T00:18:00.000-05:002008-07-23T00:18:00.000-05:00Gosh, Singing Owl...where were the white baptismal...Gosh, Singing Owl...where were the white baptismal frocks?! I remember these from my own baptism (in our church's baptistry)...a horrid towelling undergarment, then a very gathered, heavy linen overgarment, with weights (perhaps fishing sinkers) stitched into the hem. Yes, they certainly did preserve one's modesty post-dunking, but they also succeeded in making even the reasonably slender look like the side of a house!!!<BR/><BR/>Looks like you had a beautiful day for it...I guess baptism is a truly seasonal affair in Minnesota, at least when you don't have a baptistry! WHat a blessing to see so many young folks being baptised. :-)CaptainQuickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02643119735497963418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-33600041304548640572008-07-22T08:47:00.000-05:002008-07-22T08:47:00.000-05:00Yep, I agree. TJ Jones...you ARE old. Heh heh--I...Yep, I agree. <BR/><BR/>TJ Jones...you ARE old. Heh heh--I can only say that because I'm older than you.Dorcas (aka SingingOwl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15626748280614018533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-80381776400859078242008-07-21T21:22:00.000-05:002008-07-21T21:22:00.000-05:00I prefer lake dunkings myself, probably because th...I prefer lake dunkings myself, probably because that was my experience. Don't know if any A/Gers remember TJ Jones, but my baptism was in the lake outside his house. (Tells people in the know just how old I am!) There's something particularly special about being outside in the world God created for special rituals like baptism. Makes me feel closer to the Creator.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07762104531877111997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-44002762160725137252008-07-21T21:08:00.000-05:002008-07-21T21:08:00.000-05:00Wow. Beautiful photos! So inspiring and encouragin...Wow. Beautiful photos! So inspiring and encouraging!Rev Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04441988001400641628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-36761564521684330322008-07-21T16:20:00.000-05:002008-07-21T16:20:00.000-05:00Well wow, y'all. I could have posted pictures of ...Well wow, y'all. I could have posted pictures of all of them! I thought I was overdoing it as it was. :-)Dorcas (aka SingingOwl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15626748280614018533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-49617210243637220152008-07-21T13:55:00.000-05:002008-07-21T13:55:00.000-05:00wonderful. I was so encouraged reading this. Bless...wonderful. I was so encouraged reading this. Bless you all :)seethroughfaithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041055467020894063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-21631824397864882182008-07-21T12:51:00.000-05:002008-07-21T12:51:00.000-05:00Wonder Photos! Wonderful sharing! Thank you. What ...Wonder Photos! Wonderful sharing! Thank you. What an awesome day our Lord Jesus gave you. I love baptisms. They are a real "happening" where I worship.Iris Godfreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08514316297577930499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-2707270410872899722008-07-21T12:03:00.000-05:002008-07-21T12:03:00.000-05:00'Just passin thru'At the moment I don't own a comp...'Just passin thru'<BR/>At the moment I don't own a computer so have to view weekly @ the library.....<BR/>I do hope you will say HI and read a bit about me if you would care?<BR/>I also have another BLOG <BR/>www.xanga.com/freye<BR/>But can't view due to filters here...<BR/>Hope it is still there LOL....<BR/>at last we have a mirage in the sky here...<BR/>The SUN lol<BR/>Blessings<BR/>and remember HIS name is also LOVE.....<BR/>Your pics are great.....Sunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00701869957205143893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-62238594789960261942008-07-21T09:43:00.000-05:002008-07-21T09:43:00.000-05:00I guess the snails didn't want to miss out on a go...I guess the snails didn't want to miss out on a good thing. I loved seeing the pictures, caused me to remember my own baptism and those of my kids. What a precious thing to witness, as they take this step.Truthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04332589956455952959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-54124256914546244062008-07-21T00:48:00.000-05:002008-07-21T00:48:00.000-05:00What a glorious day! Thanks for sharing these pict...What a glorious day! Thanks for sharing these pictures. What a close church family you all look like. And it's such a joy to see young people being baptized.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02785984092226524603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-23165814224552291232008-07-20T22:37:00.000-05:002008-07-20T22:37:00.000-05:00Awesome day of baptizing! ANd, hey, also awesome, ...Awesome day of baptizing! <BR/><BR/>ANd, hey, also awesome, I'm posting your Meet and Greet Interview tomorrow (Monday) YAY!!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-6601311130871960992008-07-20T22:26:00.000-05:002008-07-20T22:26:00.000-05:00The Baptism ceremony looks quite impressive and in...The Baptism ceremony looks quite impressive and inspiring. I also wanted to let you know our new pastor was installed tonight! Her mother, brother and I think the other lady with them was her sister-in-law but could have been a sister too (not sure about that) were present and obviously, very happy and proud. And, I do hope our congregation will pay particular attention to the sermon our Bishop gave tonight about the role pastor plays as well as the roles the congregation plays to make this the best fit possible for all concerned. (Too many in the church tend at times to want things done "my way" ya know.) Did I tell you she is from Wisconsin?Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425701332785470116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-75537332282642869872008-07-20T21:39:00.000-05:002008-07-20T21:39:00.000-05:00Our previous church used to baptize in the lake, u...Our previous church used to baptize in the lake, until a couple of years ago when the algae got too bad. Now, they use an inflatable pool in the church yard instead...much cleaner!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-56351166219431252752008-07-20T20:10:00.000-05:002008-07-20T20:10:00.000-05:00Praise God for lives changed by our Lord! How wond...Praise God for lives changed by our Lord! How wonderful!Irishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07036519649244011605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-24601043752878680682008-07-20T18:42:00.000-05:002008-07-20T18:42:00.000-05:00I am proud to say that I was baptized in a lake. I...I am proud to say that I was baptized in a lake. I don't quite remember the year (I think I was...13, but I could be wrong.) We were camping with the the church and I decided before-hand, that I'd rather have it done there than in the baptistry (which we have.)<BR/><BR/>Sounds like quite the day! <BR/><BR/>God's blessings, my reverend friend.Codyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05448579429360413016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-16850883172440993732008-07-20T18:04:00.000-05:002008-07-20T18:04:00.000-05:00We have a rural retreat with a small stream runnin...We have a rural retreat with a small stream running thru it. A couple of years ago the youth group built a small rock dam at the outlet end of the largest pool which, when filled in, lets the water rise to waist level. Many of the youth prefer baptism there as opposed to the traditional Methodist sprinkle. I certainly feel like it is a link to our common past. (the movie O Brother Where Art Thou, and the Alyson Kraus song in the soundtrack {Down to the River to Pray} seem to have increased awareness of the traditional river/lake baptisms, at least in this area).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com