Five Generations Come Together for Baptism

On Sunday, May 2 Rev. Lee G. Eschberger pastor at Saint Andrews Lutheran Church of Paint Creek, Texas, baptized his great great granddaughter Emersyn Marie Stricker with family, friends, and church members in attendance. After the church service a barbecue meal was served at the church parish hall and everyone enjoyed the day. At the celebration it was announced that 21 years ago, Rev. Lee G. Eschberger also baptized Emersyn’s mother, and he was her mothers great grandfather. Pictured left to right: Marlene C. Eschberger-great great grandmother from Paige, Sandra Behrens-great grandmother from La Grange, Jennifer Burrowgrandmother from Gatesville, and Elayna Burrow is holding her daughter Emersyn of Gatesville.