PARENT/CHILD DEDICATION
We are excited that you are interested in dedicating your child to the Lord. The purpose of Parent/Child dedication is for parents to present their child before God and the church, committing to seek after His grace and wisdom in carrying out their responsibilities.
We believe Psalm 127:3, which says “Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.” Parent/Child Dedication is a time for us to celebrate and thank God for the gift of your children. It’s also a time for you, as parents, to commit to model what following Jesus looks like and to raise your children to understand that they are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, to believe that the Bible is absolute Truth, and to know the importance of committing to a community of faith through the local church.
Parent Commitments
During the dedication service, parents promise before God, their family, and the church to raise their child in a God-honoring way. Because parents are the key role models for their children, we ask that they commit to the following before dedicating their child:
Parent(s) have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Parent(s) are regular attenders of LifePointe’s’ weekend services and are following Christ in their own life.
Parent(s) agree with LifePointe Church’s essential beliefs and values (Jesus’ work of Redemption through His death, burial and resurrection; the authority of Scripture; Heaven and Hell; Etc)
Parent(s) commit to modeling personal purity and to lead by example in matters of faith and conduct. That means living a life of sexual purity according to God's standards.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Do I need to be a member to dedicate my child?
You do not need to be a member of LifePointe Church to dedicate your child. We do ask that families call LifePointe “home”, because in dedicating your child to God, you are stating that you are willing to partner with God and the Church to raise your child in cooperation with God’s intentions. As your church family, we are here to partner with you as the body of Christ and support you as a family unit.
Can a single parent participate in a child dedication service?
Yes! Child dedication signifies the commitment of parents, including single parents, to do their best to raise their child to be a follower of Jesus Christ. We encourage single parents to include any important figures in their child’s life to be a part of the dedication. As a church, LifePointe is committed to supporting single parents in providing a Christian foundation for their child’s upbringing.
Is Dedication the same as Baptism?
LifePointe Church believes baptism is for those who have made a personal decision to trust Jesus alone for their salvation, once they have the maturity and ability to understand what that means.
Dedication is not a sacrament; nor does it impart grace or salvation to a child. Salvation comes only through faith in Jesus Christ as each person recognizes their sinfulness and receives forgiveness and eternal life through him and his work on the cross.
Rather than baptizing infants or children, we encourage a dedication ceremony, where parents formally call upon God’s blessing for their child and publicly commit to raise him or her in accordance with Scripture.
What should I expect for Parent/Child Dedication?
Parent/Child Dedication is an addition to our regular Sunday worship experiences and lasts for about 10 minutes. After the last song at the end of the Sunday service, our pastor will share a few background Scriptures and purpose of child dedications. Then he will invite the child (or children) and parents to join him on stage. During the ceremony, parent(s) publicly commit to help their child grow in their faith and to raise them in a home centered on Jesus. Finally, Pastor will pray over each child and family.
When is Parent/Child Dedication?
Parent/Child Dedications are scheduled in response to a parent’s request, then an email is sent to other parents inviting them to dedicate their children also.
Inviting Friends and Extended Family
We encourage you to invite friends and family to attend, so that they can join you in praying and celebrating this special time with you.
Send Advance Photo of Child
Please send us a family photo or a photo of your child as well for us to place on the screen during the dedication moment.
Register Your Request Below
If you are interested in participating in a baby dedication, please fill out the form below and our staff will collaborate for a best available Sunday date.