The video of the ceremony should be up in a couple days. Thanks to mrtool, the audio was recorded so that it could be synchronized with the video.

I was very happy that many in both our families came. My brother and his oldest daughter was here. My father, mother, and their spouses were both here. My wife’s siblings were here as were Dancing Bear’s cousins save one. My wife’s parents were here as well. Folks came from NC, Washington DC, and Minnesota to be here. For one weekend, we really were one big family.

In lieu of the video, this is the outline for today’s ceremony. It started shortly after communion.

Opening Song: This Is My Father’s World

Torah Reading: Gen 1:26 – 31, Ex 34:6

Praise Reading: Psalm 139:13 – 14

NT Reading: John 10:11 – 16, Heb 4:14 – 16

Prayer for children:

• Names given in English and Hebrew
• Meaning of names given

Silent Wish/Blanket Ceremony begins

Kiddush

• Parents honor the children
• Parents honor each other
• Grandfathers honor the family and community

Reading of the Covenant

Blanket Ceremony ends

Closing Song: Jesus Loves the Little Children

As always, more later. Planning this is where I have been.