Eliza's Dedication

On November 30th, we decided to hold Eliza's dedication. It was a lovely time with family and friends coming together to stand with us and support James and I as we raise Eliza (and Daniel). We held a little afternoon tea followed by the dedication at church. It was great to have Malcolm and Julie fly down from Hervey Bay to join us. Daniel and Eliza had a great time with Nana J and Boompa over the weekend.

Chatting with Grannie, Aunty Shirley and Great-Boompa

Daniel and Oscar had a great time playing together

4 generations of Noble

 After the afternoon tea we headed to church so Eliza's dedication. After a few songs and announcements we were invited up onto stage by Andrew. It was lovely to have him dedicate her. Eliza did so well. She had been awake since 3 (normally she wakes up at 4/4:30) so I was very surprised that she hadn't cracked it. 

Jenny came up to pray for Eliza. Just like Daniel did, Eliza was very interested in the microphone. She tried to eat it while Jens prayed for her, and managed to pull off the cover.

Daniel found this hilarious! "La is being cheeky" he repeatedly said, whilst laughing a lot. This also had people in the congregation look up and see her and also joined in with laughing. As Jenny prayed for her, we do thank God for her cheekiness.

She then went for the microphone again as Andrew prayed for her and blessed her.

A future worship leader in the making maybe?
I do hope and pray that Eliza will grow up to know how much God loves her. I pray that she will feel his love and care through James and I as we raise her. I pray that as she grows up, that she will come to the stage where she will choose to love God with all her heart, soul, mind and strength. To know that Jesus loves her so much that He died on the cross to save her from her sins and that he rose again from the dead 3 days later. I pray that she will choose to have a relationship with Him and that she will grow to love and serve God each and every day.

Please God, help James and I as we raise Eliza and Daniel.