ldsmumof3

Just finished watching the movie Joseph: Prophet of the Restoration on BYUTV (again) and was struck by something that I'd never considered before - the movie shows Oliver Cowdery baptizing Joseph Smith Sr. As it was produced by the Church, I assume this fact is true but I cannot confirm it anywhere (or for that matter, confirm who baptized Joseph Smith Sr). All that I've been able to find is material that indicates Joseph Smith Jr was on the bank of the river and when "Joseph Jr. saw Joseph Sr. come up out of the water, he is reported to have cried, "Oh! My God I have lived to see my own father baptized into the true church of Jesus Christ!"" So if Joseph Jr did not, in fact, baptize his own father, does anyone know why he did not and was it Cowdery who actually did?

I've been lurking on the boards for many years and I'm grateful for the LDS folk who have built such an inspiring forum. I have some questions that I haven't yet found answers, despite diligent effort and research. As my nickname suggests, I am an LDS mum of 3 living in the US with my British husband, trying to raise an eternal family. I've held many church callings -- currently I'm the YW Personal Progress Leader in my ward. Looking forward to participating in discussions where I might add value :)