CHILD DEDICATION CELEBRATION
What is a Child Dedication Celebration?
This special service permits parents to publicly present their children to God and to make a commitment to bring their children up in a Christ-centered home. At Blackhawk Church, Child Dedication Celebration services are held several times a year on Saturday mornings.
What does it signify?
It is a parent’s act of dedication, making a spiritual commitment to God concerning the upbringing of their child. This commitment involves a lifestyle of praying for the child, teaching from God’s Word and setting a Christ-like example.
How is this different from baptism?
Dedication is not infant baptism. It does not indicate or assure salvation. At Blackhawk Church, we believe that every person must exercise personal faith in Christ when he or she is old enough to understand the gospel. For an in-depth explanation of baptism at Blackhawk Church, please ask for the Baptism booklet at the information center in the lobby. More information is also available on the Baptism page of this website.
Where in Scripture is there a precedent for dedication of a child?
Hannah presented her son, Samuel, to the Lord in Shiloh (1 Sam. 1:11). Jesus was also dedicated to God (Luke 2:22) and He allowed little children to come to Him for His blessing (Matt. 19:13-15).
What is the next step?
If your heart is in agreement with the purpose and the motive of the Child Dedication Celebration, then we invite you to participate. We consider this a sincere promise to God that flows out of your commitment to Jesus Christ.
Upcoming Child Dedication Celebrations
- October 6, 2012
- December 1, 2012
- February 9, 2013
All Dedication Celebrations are held at 10 am.
- Registration for the October 6 dedication will open at the end of August
- After registering your child, you’ll receive information about homework that parents are asked to complete in preparation for the dedication service.
Contact Carolyn Wyse with questions or for more information.
