A
baby dedication is the first step in a child’s character building process.
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It’s a public commitment that parents
make to “train up a child in the way the child should go.” |
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It’s an “altar” the child can
revisit throughout the growing years as a reminder of the child’s
personal value as God’s creation. |
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It’s a needle that points the child
in the direction of living a Christ like lifestyle, and of developing their
God-given potential to do a noble work for God and bless humanity. |
Why
is a baby dedication important?
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For your child to be dedicated to God’s service and care.
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To ask God for a special blessing to be placed on your child’s life
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For you, as the parents, to dedicate yourselves to the task of teaching your
child to know and love God.
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For your extended family and your church family to dedicate themselves to
being a nurturing support for your family and to provide a psychologically
safe extended environment to help your child become everything God meant your
child to be.
In
order to assist parents and pastors in planning memorable baby dedications,
the following resources have been developed.
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Memorable
Baby Dedications: A Sourcebook for Pastors and Leaders |
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Welcome
Baby Lullabies (A
cassette featuring the Baby Dedication song, “I Promise” |