Yesterday, Saturday May 9th, was Finn's Child Dedication Service at our church, Bandera Road Community Church. Pastor George prayed over the 5 of us, blessing Finn and praying for our family. The purpose of the service is to dedicate Finn to God, knowing that he belongs to Him. By acknowledging this, we dedicated ourselves to raise him according to biblical standards. It was especially meaningful as Pastor George has dedicated Maisie and Ainslie as well. Uncle Gary, Aunt Elizabeth, David, Michelle, Bailey and Brandee were there to celebrate as well. We got an extra special treat too, as Finn's Great Grandma Thompson was in town from Illinois and was there with us!!
When we went on stage for prayer, they put a pic of Finn up on the jumbo screens, along with the meaning of his name, Finn Patrick. Finn is derived from the Gaelic word 'fionn' meaning 'fair, white'. Patrick is a Gaelic name meaning 'patrician', or 'noble'. Patrick is the name of the patron saint of Ireland. Finn Patrick is also named after Deb's older brother, Patrick.
The pastor also shared a verse that he prayed over Finn's life from Isaiah 1:17, "Learn to do right, seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow." I love that verse and it's message of selflessness.
We thank you Lord, for our son Finn and the ways in which he has touched our hearts and those who meet him.