A Man Named Crist, and Now a Baby Named Crist

Hi Everyone,

At the Tuesday afternoon Bible study that Crist helps to facilitate, a man named Friday comes from time to time when his schedule permits. He attends the ECWA church we go to and he and his wife recently had a baby boy. The first time he came, he didn't have a Bible, so Crist purchased a Bible for him and when they see each other, they'll talk very casually to one another. Well, after Bible study a couple of Tuesdays ago, he told Crist that he and his wife were going to have their son dedicated at church on the 31st of Oct. and they wanted to name him Crist and would we come to the dedication service on that Sunday. Crist was honored and, of course, we attended church on Sunday not really knowing what would be expected of him.

The dedication was almost at the end of the service and they called Crist up and he prayed for Friday and his wife and also for their son, Crist. After the service, we took a picture of their son and another picture of their family and friends. The service lasted close to three hours and it was warm inside the church, to say the least. But it was a good morning and a great honor to have Crist's name passed to a child in the village. And, if I might add - if this baby Crist grows up to be anything like his namesake Crist - then he will be one blessed fella!!

Proverbs 22:1 - "A good name is more desirable than great riches, to be esteemed is better than silver of gold."
Chat with you soon!

In-joy,
Eileen and Crist

P.S. We were told afterwards by Corrie and John that when a baby is named after you, you are then responsible for paying for their education. Oh my! grin

P.S.S. Did you notice the picture of the baby and he is wearing a wool hat and is swaddled very very warmly with several blankets - it was in the upper 80's - amazing!