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DESCRIPTION:\n\nWE ARE SO EXCITED TO PARTNER WITH YOU IN RAISING YOUR CHILD
  IN GOD'S WAYS!\nJust as Hannah dedicated her son to the Lord in 1 Samuel 
 chapter 1\, and as Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the temple during his 
 infancy\, parents bring their newborn before the congregation to publicly 
 commit to “bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord
 ” – Ephesians 6:4.\nChild Dedication is a public declaration of the pa
 rent or parents before God and man acknowledging with gratitude that their
  child is a gift from God. It is a family time when parents publicly commi
 t themselves to abide by biblical principles and raising their children ac
 cording to God's standards. Not only are you dedicating your child to God\
 , but you are also dedicating yourselves as parents to God and the church.
  \nThe responsibilities God has entrusted to Christian parents include: d
 iscipleship of your child (Deuteronomy 6:4-7)\, continuously praying for t
 heir children (Job 1:5)\, instructing them in the way of the Lord (Proverb
 s 22:6)\, setting a Godly example (Proverbs 20:7)\, and disciplining them 
 as the Lord would discipline us (Proverbs 29:15\,17\; 13:24). These respon
 sibilities can only be fulfilled in Christ’s strength (Philippians 4:13)
 .\nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:\nWhy should I dedicate my child?\nThe Bible
  provides an example for us in that Mary and Joseph took Jesus as a baby t
 o the temple to be dedicated to God. As followers of Christ\, we also shou
 ld want to make the public declaration in front of our family and our chur
 ch. (Luke 2:22)\nWhere in the Scripture does it say to dedicate your child
 ?\nHannah dedicated her son Samuel to the Lord (1 Samuel 1:27\, 28). Jesus
  was dedicated to the Lord as a baby (Luke 2:22) and baptized as an adult 
 (Matthew 3:13-17).\nWhat is the attire for Dedications?\nWe will have a ph
 otographer present so feel free to wear your "Sunday best." Sheer material
 s on stage tend to become see-through due to the stage lighting. Solid col
 ors usually photograph best. \nWhat time should I arrive for our Child &a
 mp\; Parent Dedication service?\nPlease arrive 20 minutes before the 10am 
 service. \nWhat if I am not married but I live with the child’s father/
 mother?\nChild Dedication is actually a promise (vow) made to raise your c
 hild in His ways. Proverbs 22:6 says\, "Train up a child in the way he sho
 uld go: and when he is old\, he will not depart from it." We believe we ar
 e to partner with parents to help disciple their kids and encourage them t
 o take the right steps to align with the word of God. If there are any que
 stions\, we would love to set up a time to talk. Please contact us at info
 @419life.net.\nCan I dedicate my child as a single parent?\nCouples commit
 ted to Christ and married (a man and a woman) OR a single parent committed
  to Christ may participate in the child dedication. \nFor any questions\,
  please contact us at info@419life.net.\nWhat are additional resources for
  biblically raising your children?\nParent Cue App\nMark Batterson’s boo
 k "Praying Circles Around Your Kids"\nDanny Silk's book "Loving Our Kids o
 n Purpose"\nBible App for Kids \nWho will be dedicating my child?\nOur Ca
 mpus Pastor is honored to be dedicating both you and your children to the 
 Lord.\nIf you have any questions\, please email us at info@419life.net.\n\
 n
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LOCATION:801 Pearson St Natalia \, TX 78059
SUMMARY:Child Dedication
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