KIDS ❯ Child Dedication | 3.15.26

We are excited that you are interested in dedicating your child to the Lord!

The purpose of 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 says, “Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.” 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.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Do I need to be a Partner (Member) to dedicate my child? 

You do not need to be a Partner at Bethany Assembly to dedicate your child. We do ask that families call Bethany 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, Bethany is committed to supporting single parents in providing a Christian foundation for their child’s upbringing.