Baby Dedication

The scriptural basis of this dedication is found in 1 Samuel: “For this boy I prayed, and the Lord has given me my petition which I have asked of Him. So I have also dedicated him to the Lord; as long as he lives he is dedicated.”

As parents, we should dedicate ourselves to provide for our children everything necessary for their growth physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. The responsibility of parents is to lead their children, in cooperation with the Holy Spirit, into a knowledge of Jesus Christ, so that the child will develop a desire to know God personally and intimately (Proverbs 22:6; Deuteronomy 6:6-7; Ephesians 6:4).

Dedication is not a sacrament; it cannot impart grace or salvation to your child. Salvation only comes as each person recognizes his or her sinful nature and receives forgiveness and eternal life through Jesus Christ as his or her Lord and Savior. As a church, we make a commitment to do everything we can to support you and your family as you fulfill the call of God upon your lives.

• At least one parent or legal guardian must be a member of Victory Family Church.  If you are not yet a member, please fill out this membership form.
• Baby dedication is intended for parents or guardians who desire to publicly acknowledge God’s gift of their child and commit themselves to raising that child in a Christ-centered home.
• Victory Family Church welcomes married couples, single parents, widowed parents, divorced parents, guardians and blended families who desire to make this commitment before God and their church family.
• Because baby dedication includes a public commitment by parents to model biblical family values, unmarried couples who are living together, are not eligible to participate in baby dedication together. Therefore, parents who are cohabiting outside of marriage will be asked to meet with a pastor before participating in a baby dedication service. The purpose of this policy is not to exclude individuals or families, but to provide a pathway for spiritual growth, discipleship, and a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Our desire is to lovingly support and guide every person as they take their next steps to follow and fully surrender their lives to Jesus.
• All application information must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the dedication date, including two photos of the child for display during the service.

By dedicating your child(ren), you are making the following commitments:

 

• To thankfully recognize your child(ren) as God’s gift to you and your family.
• To purpose in your hearts to be committed to each other. When you grow together as husband and wife, or grow in your walk with the Lord as a single parent, you provide a loving, stable, and secure environment needed for your child to mature.
• To purpose in your hearts to be parents of personal faith; to recognize that your children are more likely to accept Christ as Lord if you do, more likely to respect people if you do, more likely to pray, read the Bible, and attend church by the model they first observe in you.
• To purpose in your hearts to be parents of patience; to recognize that your desire to shape this gift of God with his or her inherent strengths and weaknesses is a task that requires time, prayer, and God’s working to produce in your children what He and you hope for.
• To purpose in your hearts to spend quality time with your child. Each new day brings an opportunity to watch your child grow and develop. Strive to enjoy each precious moment together.

 

To sign up for the next scheduled dedication please fill out the Baby Dedication Form.