Abbie's Profession of Faith

On Easter day of 2012, Abbie made her Profession of Faith at Edwards AFB Chapel, with Chaplin Stoley.  She had spent most of the year going through a curriculm with her dad.  They would spend Saturdays mornings together having breakfast and talking about her personal walk with the Lord.  When she was ready she gave her testimony to Chaplin Stoley.  He was so moved by it, he asked to keep a copy for himself.  Given the very intimidating nature of being 12 and meeting with the Chaplin, we allowed her to write it out and read her testimony for him. 

When we moved to Dayton, in order to be recieved as a member at Redeemer, Abbie once again had to appear before the Elders of the church.  This time it wasn't reading her testimony in a small office in front of one Chaplin.  She was in the church parlor before the Pastor, Ass. Pastor and ALL the Elders.  Whew!  My knees were shaking FOR her.  She did read her testimony, but that wasn't all.  The Elders all had questions to ask her.  HARD questions! Thankfully, all the men of Redeemer are wonderful, kind men.  She was able to work through and answer some pretty tough questions. (Could you articulate why we don't just look at a picture of bread and wine for The Lord's supper?)

Even though that process was terrifying for Abbie, it was precious for her Dad and I.  What an opportunity for growth in her life to verbalize in her own words about the Works of Her Lord and have the Elders affirm her in her walk.  We give ALL the Glory to God for His work this covenant child.