Congratulations on your decision to dedicate your child to the Lord!
We are eager to assist your family with taking this very important step. A Parent-Child Dedication is made of several important ingredients. First is the recognition that the child you hold is not yours, but God's. God is the author of life. Your baby is not an accident, mistake, or even the outcome of your choice. The baby you hold today is a miracle of God's creative power. This life, with all of its uniqueness and potential, is a gift from God. No person has your child's exact personality, gifts, or fingerprints. What a marvelous thought! No wonder the Psalmist declared. . .
"For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mothers womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well." - Psalm 139:13-14.
"For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mothers womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well." - Psalm 139:13-14.
AN OPPORTUNITY TO CELEBRATE
Let’s celebrate! Our church body wants to join you in gratitude and joy as we celebrate the blessing God has placed in your arms. Parent-Child Dedication allows the church to partner with you, pray for you, and encourage you as you look forward to all God will do through the life of your child.
A COMMITMENT TO GOD'S PLAN
A Parent-Child Dedication is not just about the child; it's about the entire family. Standing in a church and celebrating the gift of your child is the first step, but following Christ and seeing His wisdom in the rearing of your child is the journey. The dedication service is as much for the parent as for the child.
Following Hannah's grateful expression of praise to God, the Bible says Hannah and Elkanah worshiped the Lord in the temple. They publicly declared their commitment to honor God's plan for their child and serve as partners in the task of honoring God in their home.
A TIME FOR YOUR CHURCH TO SUPPORT YOU
God has not left you without instructions for parenting, and He has not left you to do this task alone. When our church comes together for a Parent-Child Dedication, we're not simply celebrating the gift of a child and the commitment of a parent. We're embracing our responsibility to support families by teaching God's Word, serving one another in love, training up disciples of Jesus, and pointing others to Christ.
Let’s celebrate! Our church body wants to join you in gratitude and joy as we celebrate the blessing God has placed in your arms. Parent-Child Dedication allows the church to partner with you, pray for you, and encourage you as you look forward to all God will do through the life of your child.
A COMMITMENT TO GOD'S PLAN
A Parent-Child Dedication is not just about the child; it's about the entire family. Standing in a church and celebrating the gift of your child is the first step, but following Christ and seeing His wisdom in the rearing of your child is the journey. The dedication service is as much for the parent as for the child.
Following Hannah's grateful expression of praise to God, the Bible says Hannah and Elkanah worshiped the Lord in the temple. They publicly declared their commitment to honor God's plan for their child and serve as partners in the task of honoring God in their home.
A TIME FOR YOUR CHURCH TO SUPPORT YOU
God has not left you without instructions for parenting, and He has not left you to do this task alone. When our church comes together for a Parent-Child Dedication, we're not simply celebrating the gift of a child and the commitment of a parent. We're embracing our responsibility to support families by teaching God's Word, serving one another in love, training up disciples of Jesus, and pointing others to Christ.