WELCOME SPEECHAugust 10, 2014, 11:00AM
Good Afternoon!A warm word of welcome to everyone as we are
about to celebratemy daughter Mary Katherines Christening and 1st
birthday. Thank you for coming today. It is a delight to have you
with us and special thanks to those who have traveled from
afar.Today is the very first milestone in my daughters life and I
am absolutely sure that she will have many, many milestones in the
future --- the first walk, the first talk, the first school, the
first university and so on.I just cant believe how time flies. And
I have to thank God for giving my family another blessing. MK is
such a lovely little angel.I want to take this opportunity to thank
both sides of my family for their undying support and prayers to my
own family.I also have a very special person I need to thank and
that is my wife, Cathy for the love, support and for giving me two
of the best gifts any man can ask for my children Jay-R and our
birthday girl, MK. (insert spontaneous message of thanks)So now,
let's capture some magical moments. Let's create happy memories and
surround ourselves with laughter and friendship as we celebrate
this special occasion.Have fun andthank you allfor joining us.
OPENING PRAYER
Dear God, Thank you for this wonderful day that you have given
us to spend with our family and friends. We are so thankful to be
together to celebrate the birth and life of my sister, Mary
Katherine.We thank you for the blessings you have made possible for
its successfulpreparation.Bless the hands that had prepared this
place. Bless the people who have prepared the food diligently and
lovingly with their hands.Bless theorganizersof this party so they
may have more strength and zest to continuebringingyour love
through parties like these.We also pray that you bestow your
blessing to everyone present in thisroom. May we find joy and love
through our meaningful interaction in this event.We ask all these
blessings in your mighty name, OhLord. Amen.
THANK YOU MESSAGEHello, everyone!My warmest thanks and
appreciation to you one and all for coming to my daughter MKs
Christening and birthday celebration.We are exceptionally blessed
and fortunate for we shared this special day with all of you. Thank
you for celebrating with us.I hope you enjoyed the party and
remember this day very fondly.Special Thanks to:1. (name of the
organizers)2. Photobooth3. Designers4. Band5. Friends6. Family7. To
the Godparents MKs ninong and ninangs for coming to witness the
baptism. I am thankful for the example that you will be to my
child, and I am so happy that you were there during this very
important time as she became part of God's kingdom.
To everyone, thank you once again. May we all have a great day
ahead.
