What is child dedication?

Child Dedication is a public testimony by parent(s) acknowledging that their child is a gift from God...

...and that they are responsible to instruct the child in the Word of God, that they will guide the child in Christian living and they will lead the child to seek a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. It is an opportunity for family and friends as well as the entire congregation to publicly acknowledge their support of the parent(s) in fulfilling their vows. During the dedication service, a pastor or significant person in the child’s life (i.e. grandparent) prays for God’s blessing upon the child.

I would like to have my child dedicated. What do I do?
Please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) at the church office for further information to register your child for Dedication.

Child Dedication Service
- The meaning and significance of child dedication is given.
- The assigned M.C. calls the parents and child forward and introduces them.
- The parents are asked “Do you dedicate your child to the Lord and commit yourselves to raise him/her in the love and nurture of Jesus?”
- The M.C. takes the child in his arms and offers a prayer of blessing.
- The certificate of dedication is given to the parents.
- Maximum of 3 child dedications per service.
- A clear statement of Families are also welcome to have their child(ren) dedicated in their pastorates.