PRESENTED TO THE LORD

Flor is six months old.

Three little girls were "presented to the Lord," in Nuevo Progreso Sunday December 16, 2013. Mary took her Baby Jesus to the temple when he was only eight days old. The Book of Luke says that Joseph and Mary "brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord."

Jaqueline is 3 months old.

Several members of the three families were there as witnesses and they proudly signed Certificates of Presentation for the occasion. Pastor Gerardo officiated at the ceremony which consisted of songs and prayers for each little girl. He spoke to the parents and extended families about the children being a gift from God, and he emphasized their responsibility in seeing that these children walk in the ways of the Lord. It was a solemn and special time and one that was taken very seriously by everyone. These little ones may not remember this occasion, but their families vowed together never to forget that Flor, Jaqueline and Gloria were given back to the Lord.

Gloria is 6 years old.

Luke 2:22 "And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord."

Pastor Gerardo prayed over each little girl and gave the family a Certificate of Dedication.

Miriam, Pastor Gerardo's wife, assisted at the presentation ceremony.