CHILD DEDICATIONS

Child Dedications are a public, parent commitment. Parents will stand with their children in front of the congregation as a promise to offer their child to the Lord. It is also a public commitment to dedicate themselves to rearing their child for the glory of God. Parents should regularly attend Friends Church weekend services as they will be standing before the congregation who will help support, encourage, and hold them accountable on their parenting journey.

Our goals for Child Dedication are to:

  • Help parents recognize that children are a gift from God.
  • Facilitate the parent’s commitment to raise their child in a Christian environment.
  • Challenge parents to be examples in service and worship for their children.
  • Assist parents in laying a firm foundation of learning about God and an example of the power of salvation for their child.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Next Child Dedication Class:
TBD

Child Dedication Services:
Dedications are held approximately once a quarter.

A CHILD DEDICATION:

  • It is not a sacrament of any kind.
  • It does not impart salvation on the child.
  • IS a parent’s commitment to God to raise the child in His ways.

BIBLICAL EXAMPLES OF CHILD DEDICATION:

  • 1 Samuel 1:2, 10-11, 20, 26-28 – Hannah dedicates Samuel for life to the Lord.
  • Gen. 22:1-16 (Vs. 12) – Abraham offers Isaac
  • Luke 2:21-24 – As a baby, Jesus’ parents dedicated Him in the Temple

Please contact Becky at beckyl@friends.church for more information.