Isn't he precious?!

[Barb]

Originally Posted by Bishop1

MY
WHAT A
SMALL WORLD !


Just To Think That

My Dad Baptized

" NOAH WILBANKS "

In JESUS Name !



Bishop1

Oh my stars...you have made me weep, sir...God bless you for posting.

[Barb]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Barb, what a doll!

I love the letter too. My brother did this for my son - I need to find that and give to him before he gets married.

Thank you, Renda...

[Barb]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Barb, what a doll!

I love the letter too. My brother did this for my son - I need to find that and give to him before he gets married.

I was thinking, that would be a great thing to do...find it and perhaps have it framed or something. You have more flair than I do, girl, and I'm sure you can think of something neat to do with it.

[Barb]

Originally Posted by Barb

I'm going to post a picture of my god son, Noah Lee Wilbanks, and he is two weeks old.

Now, before anyone gets all whatever, I am not Catholic...god children are a big deal in the African American culture and that it is just a part of me now.

So anyway, he is a precious boy...

When I sent the baby gifts down to Alabama, I wanted to do something special, so I thought of writing the baby a letter. I wasn't sure if it was dumb or anything, but his parents and grands were so moved by it, they wrote me that it will be read at his dedication.

Here is the letter and his gorgeous pic...




February 5, 2007


Dear Noah,

This letter is being written to you while you are safe and warm in the nesting place God prepared for you. In this place of nourishment and security, you are free from worry and concern, and without understanding or awareness that you are a blessed child…a child of destiny.

How can I say this with certainty?! Because I know from whence you came, son. I know your parents and grandparents…I knew your great grandparents and I know the God they committed to serve. I know their level of consecration and the strength of their integrity, which will be passed, as one would a torch, to YOU.

It is a tremendous heritage of Kingdom service that you are born into, Noah. I do not believe in coincidence nor do I believe it is by ‘chance’ that you are here in this family surrounded by such a great influence for right.

Consequently, as fourth generation Apostolic on your momma’s side and fifth generation on your daddy’s, you will come into this world knowing the Way of true holiness. This Word will not be thrust upon you with sorrow, dread or out of a sense of duty. No, the Word will be instilled in you by parents who love the Way.

Your momma is a godly woman, having received a love for the holiness of God from her momma, who developed a life of prayer by the shining example of her momma. Because of this, you will be trained in the things you should know with such grace and love that when you are old and gray, you will not even think about departing from them.

Likewise, your daddy received a love for the Word and true ministry from his daddy. Though not a preacher himself, your great grandfather Wilbanks reared sons who are Kingdom minded and ministers of the gospel, having received this Word from his daddy, a preacher…your great great granddaddy Noah.

It is my prayer that your parents remind you often of your heritage of faith and service. You see, son…none of us are where we are today because we are cute and cuddly and have it all together. We are here because someone before us made a conscious decision to follow a path that often seems less traveled, but really is not. There are millions upon millions of people who believe the Word and teach and live the same gospel you will be taught.

This decision to follow the old path was often met with great sacrifice of finance, time and effort, and your parents are true examples of this. Bright, attractive and talented, they could be doing many other things which would bring them prosperity and things, however, they learned early in life that ‘having it all’ can never bring the true peace and contentment that Kingdom service will bring. ’Things’ perish with the using, son, but that which we do for the sake of Christ will remain forever.

So, as an innocent bystander, it is with a glad heart that I welcome you into this realm of service and ministry. It is a glorious calling and privilege presented to you to follow in the footsteps of those who have gone before. May you receive this with joy and a heartfelt desire to do great things for God.

You are loved,

Auntie Barb

Today is my boy's first b'day...I do need to get a recent pic posted here. I'll see after that.

Happy birthday, Noah...

[Traci]

Barb, is that Jeremy's son?

[Barb]

Originally Posted by Traci

Barb, is that Jeremy's son?

Yes...Jeremy and Von de Leigh. I tried to talk to her momma down there today, but the Alabama reception is always terrrible.

[AmazingGrace]

Sis Barb.. I missed this thread last year when you posted it but he is a beautiful baby and about the letter... not silly at all. Our pastor actually writes a very similar letter individually to each baby he dedicates and gives it to the parents to give to them when they are older along with their first bible.

[Barb]

Originally Posted by AmazingGrace

Sis Barb.. I missed this thread last year when you posted it but he is a beautiful baby and about the letter... not silly at all. Our pastor actually writes a very similar letter individually to each baby he dedicates and gives it to the parents to give to them when they are older along with their first bible.

Noah's b'day gift is a Bible and a new letter...

[AmazingGrace]

Originally Posted by Barb

Noah's b'day gift is a Bible and a new letter...

awwww!!!!!

[Traci]

I live only a little over an hour from them but I have not been to visit. I have not seen Greg & Karen in 20+ years. I remember when Jeremy and Von de Leigh were born!!.