Sunday, January 5, 2025

Michael Scott Hess baby blessing & Jacob's priesthood ordination to Deacon

Michael's Baby Blessing, Friday, January 3rd, 2025 followed by Jacob's ordination to the office of Teacher. Sarah, Julie, Laura, and Great Grandparents attended via zoom. G&G Hess, Grandma King, and Uncle Stephen's family attended in person. 





















Michael's Baby Blessing: 

By the power of the Melchizedek. priesthood. We hold this baby in our arms and do so give him a name and a blessing. The name he will be know by in the records of the church is Michael Scott Hess. 

Michael, you are a beloved son of our Heavenly Father. A beloved child. You are a stalwart example of his love and his mercy in this life. Your Heavenly Father loves you very much. That is why he sent you to loving parents. So they can help you to grow and nurture you and assist you in navigating the toils and troubles of this life. Michael, we bless you that you will be a sweet spirit. That your heart and and mind will be constantly opened to Heavenly Father and your parents. That you will continue to grow and love and learn efficiently and quickly. That you will show your love and Heavenly Father's love to all those you meet. That you will be a bright shining light to everyone around you. They can see the joy and love in your eyes and in your actions. 

Michael, your Heavenly Father loves you. He knows that life may not be always the easiest but he wants you to know he will always be with you and will always love you just like your parents will always love you.  We bless you with an intellect and strength to grow strong in a physical sense and emotional and intellectual (?) sense ... that you will become a great leader and always look to you for truth and righteousness and answers to hard questions. Heavenly Father loves you and your parents love you. And we close this blessing in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. 

Jacob's priesthood ordination: 

Jacob Aaron Hess, we give you all the privileges and rights of that come with the priesthood are being confirmed upon you. Your Heavenly Father wants you to know that he loves you and you will perform these duties well, extremely well. That you will follow the example of those around you and always grow in the ways of righteousness and truth. Your Heavenly Father loves you and wants you to know that everything you do, He watches and is with you and He loves you. He wants you to open your heart and be open that you can perform your duties effectively, efficiently and with proper motivation (?). And we say these things, in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. 


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