Baby Dedication (2)

Confession:

1 John 2:1–2 NLT

1 My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the one who is truly righteous. 2 He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins—and not only our sins but the sins of all the world.

1 John 1:9 NLT

9 But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.

Pronouncement of forgiveness

A baby dedication is not simply a tradition in the church

Psalm 127:3 NLT

3 Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.

Matthew 19:13–15 NLT

13 One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so he could lay his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering him. 14 But Jesus said, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.” 15 And he placed his hands on their heads and blessed them before he left.

Standing here today is a serious thing because you are about to make promises to God.

Deuteronomy 6:4–7 NLT

4 “Listen, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. 5 And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. 6 And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. 7 Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up.

Proclamations

Is your heart as a parent and a Godparent dedicated to the Lord Jesus Christ

2) Do you promise to live a life that honors God and reflects Jesus Christ to your children and the world.

3) Do you promise to attend church regularly, and see that your child child is brought up in the knowledge of the Lord.

Congregational Witness

Do you Mosaic Church agree to pray for this child and the family