Baptism of Dorian Dash Spencer

Solo Selection “Jesus Loves Me”

PROFESSION OF FAITH

(The pastor addresses parents, Grandparents, and Godparents:)

Beloved, do you in presenting this child for Holy Baptism confess your faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ?

I do.

Do you, therefore, accept as your bounden duty and privilege

to live before this child a life that becomes the Gospel; to exercise all godly care that he be brought up in the Christian faith,

that he be taught the Holy Scriptures, and that he learn to give reverent attendance upon the private and public worship of God?

I do.

Will you endeavor to keep this child under the ministry and guidance of the Church until he by the power of God shall accept for himself the gift of salvation, and be confirmed as a full and responsible member of Christ's Holy Church?

I will.

PLEDGE OF THE EXTENDED FAMILY

(The pastor addresses those gathered, who respond with The Pledge)

Members of the extended family, I commend for your love and care this child, who we this day recognize as a member of the family of God.

Will you endeavor so to live that this child may grow in the knowledge and love of God, through our Savior Jesus Christ?

With God's help, we will so order our lives after the example of Christ, that this child, surrounded by steadfast love, may be established in the faith, and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal.

Do you as the extended family accept the responsibility of assisting these parents in fulfillment of the baptismal vows, and do you undertake to provide facilities and opportunities for Christian nurture and fellowship?

We will, by the grace of God.

PRAYER OF BLESSING AND DEDICATION

O God, our heavenly Father, grant that this child, as he grows in years, may also grow in grace and in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Holy Father, grant that, by the restraining and renewing influence of the Holy Spirit, Dorian may ever be a true child of yours, serving you faithfully all his days.

Guide and uphold the parents, as well as the grandparents and godparents, of this child that, by loving care, wise counsel, and holy example, we may lead him into that life of faith whose strength is righteousness and whose fruit is everlasting joy and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.