Baby Dedication

Pettis Family

George Pettis

Casandra Pettis

BABY: Terry Pettis

Other kids:

Jerome

Ondrea

Leader: Luke 2:52 states that “And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature [or physical growth] and in favor with God and [hu]man[kind].” Parents, God has entrusted you with a magnificent responsibility of guiding your children as they grow. Do you lovingly accept this responsibility? If so, answer, “We do.”

Parents: We do.

Leader: God has given you the gift of life in these children you hold and love. Will you protect and nurture this gift? If so, answer, “We will.”

Parents: We will.

Leader: God expects you to teach a child through the example of a godly life. Will you strive to live lives consistent with God’s Word before your children?

Parents: We will.

Leader: Deuteronomy 6:5-7 proclaims, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children.” Parents, will you dedicate yourselves to teaching the ways of Christ to your children? If so, answer, “We will.”

Parents: We will.

Leader: At Augusta Church we focus on God-centered worship, Gospel expansion, biblical training, and joyful service Parents, will you dedicate yourselves to involve your children in God-centered worship? Will you teach your child how to share the gospel and model how to do it? Will you commit to If so, answer, “We will.”

Parents: We will.

Pastor: Church family, God does not call parents to walk alone. Will you help these parents keep their commitment to guide their children as they grow in wisdom and stature, in favor with God and other people? If so, answer, “We will.”

Congregation: We will.

Pastor: Will you help them protect and nurture the precious gifts of life God has given them? If so, answer, “We will.”

Congregation: We will.

Pastor: Church family, will you also provide godly examples for these children to follow? If so, answer, “We will.”

Congregation: We will.

Pastor: Will you help these parents teach these children the ways of Christ? If so, answer, “We will.”

Congregation: We will.

Pastor: Will you joyfully serve the families and children of our church by volunteering in Little Explorers, teaching and assisting during children and youth activities? If so, answer, “We will.”

Congregation: We will.

Pastor: Let us pray…

Leader: Let’s celebrate these commitments with applause.

Leader: As these families leave the platform, we will be presenting them with Story Bibles to use at home. Continue to keep these families in your prayers in the weeks, months, and years ahead.