Stephen and I had the privilege of being part of a baby dedication ceremony at our church. Our pastor, DJ is awesome at explaining the purpose of dedicating ourselves as parents to the Lord and the importance of the church committing to support parents in their role. He also clarifies that unlike other denominations, we are not making any sort of spiritual decision on behalf of our child, thus the title Parent/Church Dedication and Baby Recognition was very fitting.
The Lord is our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord you God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates. Deut 6:4-9
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How sweet! Mary Beth is so adorable (LOVE the bracelet!) We have every confidence she will grow up knowing the Love of God!
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