The steadfast love of the Lord from generation to generation was proclamed yesterday in the baptism of John Thomas Zuba, son of Ruth and Radu, grandson of David and Kippy Miner, great-grandson of Jack and Mina Miner, with the added blessing of Gram-Jane Stam Miner. Grampa David was privileged to perform the baptism at Wallace Presbyterian Church, Hyattsville, MD, where his friend Dr. Stephen Clark is pastor, and where Ruth and Radu, and Mary are members. Family in attendance included David and Kippy and Carol, Ruth and Radu, Uncle and Aunt, Doru and Kelley Zuba, and Doina and Micea Zuba, JT's Buni and Bunica.
The opening hymn was Praise to the Lord the Almighty, a favorite which both Ruth and Elizabeth chose as their wedding hymn. Pastor Clark's sermon from Mark 6:1-13 was entitled In Training. It was apparently part of a series, not chosen especially for the baptism, but was certainly appropriate as we consider our part in bringing up John Thomas to fear and trust the Lord.
After worship all the family and two out-of-town friends enjoyed a beautiful and delicious dinner at Ruth and Radu's. For dessert Ruth served Orange Ice Box Cake, a recipe passed down from her Grandmother Reynolds, who would rejoice to see this special occasion.
Our weekend in Maryland included unexpected time with Rachel who, stopping overnight at Ruth and Radu's, told us about the work she is going to do in Uganda and caught us up on some family news. If you want to set her record straight regarding family news, contribute to this blog!