Eliot Mae Sharples - Baptism

Eliot Mae Sharples was received into the family of God through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on Sunday, January 15, 2012.  Pastor Bruce Berggren was the officiant of the baptism. 

Eliot's parents are Michael and Sara (Piper) Sharples.

Eliot has an older sister, Delani.

 Big sister, Delani, Mike and Sara look on as Pastor Berggren drys baby Eliot's head after the baptism.

Serving as sponsors were Eliot's uncle and MLC member, Matthew Piper;

and her aunts, Shauna VanWinkle and Kay Sharples.

(l to r) Mike Sharples, Kay Sharples, Matt Piper and Eliot, Shauna VanWinkle and Sara Sharples

Eliot's grandparents include MLC members, Dave and Susan Piper.  

MLC member, Joan Bohling, is a one of Eliot's great-grandparents.

Pastor Berggren introduces Eliot to her church family after she is baptized.

But now, this is what the LORD says-he who created you, O Jacob,

he who formed you, O Israel: Fear not, for I have redeemed you;

I have summoned you by name;

you are mine.~Isaiah 43:1