Hattie Blue Christensen is Baptized

Hattie Blue Christensen was baptized and confirmed by her father Bishop Eric Christensen on Saturday, March 12 to become the newest member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  Those in attendance at this special event in Hattie’s life included grandparents, aunts and uncles and her Primary teachers Gary and Elizabeth Hall as well as B7 Ward Primary President Marla Huntsman.

Hattie – Blue for her father’s favorite Dodgers ball club and because her mom Kim thought it was cute and fit her bubbly personality – is a 2^nd grader at Bloomington Elementary School.  According to Sister Kim, Hattie is “creative, loves to play with friends, dance, play soccer, write songs, play the piano and ukulele … and loves horses.”

The Bible Dictionary teaches, "from the Greek word meaning 'to dip or immerse,' baptism by water is the introductory ordinance of the gospel of Jesus Christ which must be followed by baptism by the Spirit to be complete.  Baptism is a most sacred ordinance which a person, having received it, can remember throughout life as a reminder of his/her commitment to follow the Savior."

Ward members are encouraged to help this beautiful child of God “learn of Him and become His disciple in all things.”

Congratulations, Hattie for making the decision to take this important step.

JJ Green is Baptized

Jacob Michael Green, Jr. - youngest and only son of Jake Green and Ariann (aka "Annie") Green's four children, was baptized and confirmed by his father at the Bloomington Stake Center on March 5, 2022, to become one of the newest members of the B7 Ward.

On this most important day in his 8-year-old life, JJ was surrounded by family and friends, including grandparents who traveled 14 hours from Montana to witness this wonderful event.

A 2nd grade student at Bloomington Elementary School, JJ says his favorite part of school is running with his friends during recess.  When not in the classroom, JJ excels in drawing and athletics, including running, biking and soccer ... and keeping his sisters on their toes.

Baptism by immersion in water by one having authority is the first saving ordinance of the gospel and is necessary for an individual to become a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and to receive eternal salvation. All who seek eternal life must follow the example of the Savior by being baptized and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost.

As ward members, we are proud of JJ for making the important decision to be baptized and stand ready to help him learn more about the gospel of Jesus Christ and to share our testimonies with him.