Matthew 5:9<\/a> from the Beatitudes, \u201cBlessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\nOthniel is called \u201cOtto.\u201d Did you know that \u201cOtto\u201d is a \u201cpalindrome\u201d name? It means that it can be spelled forward and backward and it would still be correct. It means it can be done \u201cagain\u201d just like the Othniel of old was able to deliver the Israelites two times. Eunice and Kenneth, you mentioned that having another boy was especially welcomed because you already have all the necessary boy clothes and toys from Nico. Now you can use them \u201cagain,\u201d a second time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of your prayers for Otto is that he would have compassion. With Nico as his brother, you pray that Otto will have compassion for his older brother who will have to struggle more to learn and grow up. I believe that as you lovingly and faithfully raise your family with the love of God expressed in the compassion of our Lord for all his disciples, Nico will be able to teach Otto the truth of the meaning of life and Otto will be able to teach Nico the many opportunities that life has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You told us that Otto loves to sing, \u201cIf You Are Happy and You Know It\u201d especially when he is doing the hand motions. Besides using words, singing, hand motions, touching, listening, praying as well as many other ways that God has gifted us to communicate with one another, God brings us together as a loving family and a caring and supportive community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is said that the name, \u201cOtto\u201d is a strong palindrome name with attractive \u201cOs\u201d on both ends serving as bookends. Today, we have Otto\u2019s godparents Kathy and Andy Winfield to be one of the bookends. Eunice and Kenneth, you are the other bookends. You are the primary caregivers who will have significant influences in the making of this peacemaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ritual<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nTo the Parents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In presenting Othniel Wing-Kwong Tom to God, do you promise that through the grace given you and in partnership with this community of faith, you will teach him the truths and responsibilities of the Christian faith, and seek to lead him into a living relationship with Jesus Christ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parents: We will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To the Community:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do you, the loving family and community of this child, accept the responsibility, together with the parents, grandparents, godparents, aunts and uncles, to teach this child that he may be brought to full maturity in Jesus Christ? If so, will you signify your acceptance by saying, \u201cWe will.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Community: We will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don holds Otto, \u201cGod bless you and keep you. God\u2019s face shine upon you and be gracious to you. God look upon you with favor and give you peace. Amen.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Presentation of Certificates and Roses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis certificate will remind you of the commitments you made here today. This rose, a universal symbol of beauty and God\u2019s wondrous creation represents your child made in the image of God himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Closing Prayer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDear God, even as Mary and Joseph brought the child Jesus to your house that he might be consecrated to your service, so these parents have brought this little one to this community, that among your people they might present him to you. Give to these parents your special graces of insight and love that under their guidance, Othniel Wing-Kwong Tom may grow in wisdom and stature and in favor with you and all people. Grant that we your people may truly be a household of faith to this child, providing him with food for the spirit to nourish him through the years of growth and maturity. With gratitude for this child we dedicate him, his parents, and ourselves, to the end that his life may be a blessing to you and a service to humanity. Amen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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