Dedicating a child to the Lord doesn’t secure their salvation; we believe children are already under God’s saving grace up to an age of accountability known to God in each case. Rather, Child Dedication is an opportunity for the parents to:

  • Gratefully recognize and affirm that their child ultimately comes from and belongs to God, and is a gift entrusted to their care for just a time (Psalm 127:3, Proverb 22:6);
  • Surrender their child to God’s will for his or her life above the parent’s own plans (1 Samuel 1:27-28);
  • Dedicate themselves as parents to model godliness and raise their child in accordance with God’s instructions found in His Word (Psalm 78:4-7 and Ephesians 6:1-4).

 

*Babies and children through age 5 are eligible for child dedication (if you desire to dedicate an older child, please speak with a pastor about your situation);

 

Scriptures Referenced (NIV)

Psalm 127:3
Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him.

Proverbs 22:6
Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.

1 Samuel 1:27-28
I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give him to the LORD. For his whole life he will be given over to the LORD.

Psalm 78:4-7
We will not hide them from their children; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD, his power, and the wonders he has done. He decreed statutes for Jacob and established the law in Israel, which he commanded our forefathers to teach their children, so the next generation would know them, even the children yet to be born, and they in turn would tell their children. Then they would put their trust in God and would not forget his deeds but would keep his commands.

Ephesians 6:1-4
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother”-which is the first commandment with a promise—“that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

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Next Dedication: September 8th, 2019


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