Dedications
One of the joys of our ministry as a church is being part of so many of life's important moments for so many people. We'd love to discuss being a part of your child's growth. As a church who values new life, we offer a child's dedication, where we pray in Jesus' name for God's blessing on your child. We take time to give thanks to God for the birth of the child; we make promises both parents, god-parents and the church family and we present the child to the church. The basis for a dedication service is taken from the Bible. Mark 10:13-16 tells us, people were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone, who will not receive the Kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.' And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them." (NIVUK) What about older children? What about Baptism? What if there is only one parent? In other situations, only one parent wants to be involved. For example, one parent has started going to church, but the other parent is not interested either in services generally or their child's dedication. While it is better if the whole family is involved, you are welcome to bring your child even if your partner does not want to come. What do we need to do? |