Baby Dedication

Matthew 19:14 NIV

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

Proverbs 22:6 NIV

Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.

00:00-00:10 – Greeting and Short Message from Pastor Jon. Reading and expanding on scriptures presented by parents

00:10-00:15 – Bring up parents. Introduce child with name, photos

00:15-00:20 - Reading of Affirmations

TO THE PARENTS: Believing that this child is a gift from God, and that He shall hold you accountable for him/her, do you now solemnly confess that it is your purpose to dedicate this child to the Lord and to His service? Will you pray with him/her and for him/her; instruct him/her faithfully in the doctrines of the Christian faith; teach him/her to read the Word of God; to pray and to lead a holy life; take him/her faithfully to the house of worship to attend its services; and do all that is in your power to bring him/her to the knowledge of Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord? If you agree with this, please say ‘We will’. (TAKE BABY AND PRAY OVER HER)

TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Will you pray for this family, encourage them as they grow together and do all that is in your power to assist in (CHILD’S NAME) coming to know Jesus Christ as personal Saviour and Lord? If you will make that covenant with this family, please say ‘We will’. (PRAY WITH EVERYONE PRESENT)

Present Certificate and gift, and invite downstairs