Baptism / welcome lunch or dinner,

[Sipokazi Dipholo]

Good day brother and sisters,

 

I have a quick question to ask. I’m in South Africa and in some parts of the country when a young one is baptized some families would throw the young one a lunch or dinner (they vary in size depending on the family’s financial position).

 

I’m curious to know if brothers elsewhere in the world have done these or if it’s a specific region thing. I guess there’s no wrong or right answer.

 

 

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[Dages]

1 hour ago, Sipokazi Dipholo said:

 

Good day brother and sisters,

 

I have a quick question to ask. I’m in South Africa and in some parts of the country when a young one is baptized some families would throw the young one a lunch or dinner (they vary in size depending on the family’s financial position).

 

I’m curious to know if brothers elsewhere in the world have done these or if it’s a specific region thing. I guess there’s no wrong or right answer.

We do the same, it's a nice moment to encourage the new one.  

[Sipokazi Dipholo]

We do the same, it's a nice moment to encourage the new one.  

Thank you! I was just curious


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[carlos]

Where I live, in Spain, it's very common for groups of friends to go to dine out somewhere after the convention. If someone was baptized that day probably he will be invited too.

 

But I have been at some dinners too that were specifically to celebrate that someone got baptized. Actually, every reason is good to spend some time with the friends and eat together!

[Eejay]

6 hours ago, Sipokazi Dipholo said:

when a young one is baptized some families would throw the young one a lunch or dinner

I can understand that this would be a memorable day for  family members serving Jehovah as well as someone studying with the person.

 

I don't think we have altered from the guidance given in the 1995 Watchtower 1April QFR: 

 

"We, as observers at a public baptism, share in the joy of the occasion, especially if the one getting baptized is a relative or someone with whom we studied the Bible. To share fully, however, we ought to listen to the entire discourse with the candidates, hear them publicly answer the questions presented to them, and join in the prayer. Doing so will help us to keep the actual baptism in perspective; we will have God’s view of it. After the act of baptism, our joy does not require a victory parade, a bouquet of flowers, or a party honoring the one baptized. But we could approach our new brother or sister to express pleasure over the wonderful step taken and to extend a very warm welcome into our Christian brotherhood.
In summary, then, all of us, including those who submit to water immersion, ought to treat baptism with appropriate seriousness. It is not a time for outbursts, for partying, or for hilarity. But neither is it a somber or grim time. We can rightly be glad that new ones have joined us on the way to everlasting life. And we can joyfully welcome our new brothers and sisters."

[Sipokazi Dipholo]

Where I live, in Spain, it's very common for groups of friends to go to dine out somewhere after the convention. If someone was baptized that day probably he will be invited too.
 
But I have been at some dinners too that were specifically to celebrate that someone got baptized. Actually, every reason is good to spend some time with the friends and eat together!

Thank you; appreciated


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[Sipokazi Dipholo]

I can understand that this would be a memorable day for  family members serving Jehovah as well as someone studying with the person.
 
I don't think we have altered from the guidance given in the 1995 Watchtower 1April QFR: 
 
"We, as observers at a public baptism, share in the joy of the occasion, especially if the one getting baptized is a relative or someone with whom we studied the Bible. To share fully, however, we ought to listen to the entire discourse with the candidates, hear them publicly answer the questions presented to them, and join in the prayer. Doing so will help us to keep the actual baptism in perspective; we will have God’s view of it. After the act of baptism, our joy does not require a victory parade, a bouquet of flowers, or a party honoring the one baptized. But we could approach our new brother or sister to express pleasure over the wonderful step taken and to extend a very warm welcome into our Christian brotherhood.
In summary, then, all of us, including those who submit to water immersion, ought to treat baptism with appropriate seriousness. It is not a time for outbursts, for partying, or for hilarity. But neither is it a somber or grim time. We can rightly be glad that new ones have joined us on the way to everlasting life. And we can joyfully welcome our new brothers and sisters."

Thank you so much. I’ve gone through the WT, very good points!


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[Girl81]

I think it's a wonderful idea to celebrate one's Baptism, young or older. 

A sweet couple prepared a beautiful luncheon for me and some of the other Bros and Sisters after my Baptism.  I was really touched and appreciated their love and kindness so much. 

[Sipokazi Dipholo]

I think it's a wonderful idea to celebrate one's Baptism, young or older. 
A sweet couple prepared a beautiful luncheon for me and some of the other Bros and Sisters after my Baptism.  I was really touched and appreciated their love and kindness so much. 

Thank you so much


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