Baptisan Kudus

Francine Estelle & Alexia Dominique di baptis hari ini. Godparents mreka juga sama. Mama Ia - Papa Don, Mami Fie - Papi Tey & Mami Lola - Papi Fere.

Kebaktian di GPIB Kharis ampir drama pas mo maju di baptis eh Francine mulai nangis karna pengen nyusu. Elaaahhh baju gue susah beudh kan tuh, secara pake dress panjang. Akhirnya pas mo maju gue liat ada botol dot punya Alexia, gue ambil aja trus gue kasih ke Francine. Eh mau dong si Francine, dan langsung brenti nangis. Hahahaha. Padahal slama ini mana mau dia minum pake dot. Selameet selameeet ngga jadi nangis malah ketawa-ketawa.

Waktu Bu Pendeta naro air di kepalanya, Francine diem aja. Malah kliatan nyimak gitu. Kayak pengen ngomong, "Ini gue diapain ya? Koq kepala gue dikasih air?" Hehehe... Francine fokus ngeliatin Bu Pendeta dan tangan Bu Pendeta tiap ngambil air dan taro di kepalanya. Malahan dia rada nunduk gitu. Hihihi..

The people brought children to Jesus, hoping he might touch them. The disciples shooed them off. But Jesus was irate and let them know it: 

"Don't push these children away. Don't ever get between them and me. These children are at the very center of life in the kingdom. Mark this: Unless you accept God's kingdom in the simplicity of a child, you'll never get in." 

Then, gathering the children up in his arms, he laid his hands of blessing on them. (Mark 10:13-16 MSG)

You were worth dying for

But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. (Isaiah 53:5 NIV)

Happy Good Friday :)

Plans

A man's heart plans his way but the Lord directs his steps. 

~Proverbs 16:9

Why is the day of Jesus' death called Good Friday?

We're all familiar with acronym T.G.I.F., but there's only one Friday on the calendar that's earned the distinction of being called 'Good Friday'.

It was a bad Friday for Jesus, since He suffered unbearable pain and anguish on that day. But it was a good Friday for us, since all of our sins were atoned for by His suffering and death.

On Good Friday He hung suspended on the cross for 6 hours, including those dark afternoon hours. About 3:00 PM Jesus said in loud voice, "It is finished!" (John 19:30). Shortly thereafter "He bowed his head and gave up his spirit". He died.
"It is finished!" is the guarantee of the peace of mind that we can have in knowing that our sins are fully paid for and we are thus reconciled to God. "It is finished!" is His assurance to us that the way has been cleared for us to someday enter eternal life in heaven.

That's why this is a Good Friday for us and why we take great comfort in Jesus' words, "It is finished!"

Happy Good Friday :)