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What is a Baby Dedication?<\/p>\n
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When you make a vow to God, do not delay to fulfill it. He has no pleasure in fools; fulfill your vow. It is better not to make a vow than to make one and not fulfill it. ~ Ecclesiastes 5:4-5 (NIV)<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#474747″ header_2_font_size=”38px” header_3_font=”||||||||” header_3_text_color=”#474747″ header_3_font_size=”30px” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n At Light of the Word, when parents dedicate their child, they are making a choice to commit their son or daughter to the Lord and His service. They are also promising to do everything in their power to help their child grow to understand Christ\u2019s love and experience a life-giving relationship with Him. Proverbs 22:6 says, \u201cStart\u00a0children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.\u201d<\/p>\n This vow of dedication should be taken with great sincerity and commitment.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#3F545A” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”How is it Different from Baptisim?” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|600|||||||” title_text_align=”center” content_text_align=”center” content_text_color=”#FFFFFF” content_font_size=”17px” background_color=”#3F545A” min_height=”226px” custom_margin=”||50px|||” title_text_shadow_style=”preset1″ content_text_shadow_style=”preset1″ text_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Baby dedication is not a baptism of faith nor does it guarantee your child\u2019s salvation. Salvation occurs only when your child reaches the age of understanding that Christ died for their sins, and personally confesses Jesus as Savior and \u00a0Lord.<\/span> [\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ custom_margin=”20px|0px|20px|0px|true|true” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” width=”81%” max_width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” min_height=”325.7px” height=”485px” max_height=”691px” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|true” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|true” custom_margin_phone=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”67px|50px|67px|50px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”20px|50px|20px|50px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”20px|5px|20px|5px|true|true” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#EB703B” text_font_size=”49px” text_line_height=”0.3em” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#474747″ header_2_font_size=”38px” header_3_font=”||||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#474747″ header_3_font_size=”30px” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||46px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n What is Required to Participate<\/p>\n in a Baby Dedication?<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#474747″ header_2_font_size=”38px” header_3_font=”||||||||” header_3_text_color=”#474747″ header_3_font_size=”30px” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 1. Church Membership<\/em><\/p>\n 2. Parents must also believe the following:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n My child is a gift from God.<\/p>\n God will hold me accountable for raising my child according to Biblical principles and cultivating an awareness of God\u2019s love and salvation through Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n I desire to dedicate my child to the Lord and His service.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ custom_margin=”62px|0px|62px|0px|true|true” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_font_size=”40px” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n How Do I Choose Godparents?<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Godfathers and godmothers play a special role in a child\u2019s life.The choice should not be made lightly \u2014 you won\u2019t be able to change your mind later on. Here are four criteria to take into consideration as you decide\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”1. DEEP FAITH” open=”on” open_toggle_text_color=”#EB703B” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#474747″]<\/p>\n The prime mission of a godparent is to support you in educating your child in the faith, and praying for your child.\u00a0 Godparents are not simple distributors of gifts; they point out the star to follow. They seek to lead their godchild to Jesus by showing him or her how the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are at work in their lives and in their hearts.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”2. EXEMPLARY FRIENDSHIP” open_toggle_text_color=”#EB703B” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#474747″ open=”off”]<\/p>\n The closeness between a godparent and godchild is a powerful link that a child can cling to in times of difficulty. But this joyful and faithful attachment is modeled on the friendship between the parents and godparents.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”3. AN OPEN AND GENEROUS HEART” open_toggle_text_color=”#EB703B” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#474747″ open=”off”]<\/p>\n The relationship between a child and a godparent is formed over time, time spent together, meetings, regular exchanges, and, ideally, from the child\u2019s earliest age. But, what matters most is not necessarily the length of those shared moments, but the quality: it\u2019s the godparent\u2019s personal generosity of spirit that makes the biggest difference.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”4. SUFFICIENT MATURITY” open_toggle_text_color=”#EB703B” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#474747″ open=”off”]<\/p>\n If the godparent is himself a child, does he have the necessary maturity to take on such a responsibility? If they are still immature with regard to faith, they risk later changing their point of view, of abandoning the Christian life.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ custom_margin=”62px|0px|62px|0px|true|true” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” width=”90%” max_width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” min_height=”561.7px” custom_margin=”-2px|0px|0px|0px|false|true” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|true” custom_margin_phone=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”20px|50px|20px|50px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”20px|50px|20px|50px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”20px|5px|20px|5px|true|true” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#474747″ header_2_font_size=”38px” header_3_font=”||||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#474747″ header_3_font_size=”30px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#474747″ header_2_font_size=”38px” header_3_font=”||||||||” header_3_text_color=”#474747″ header_3_font_size=”30px” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Godfathers and godmothers play a special role in a child\u2019s life.The choice should not be made lightly \u2014 you won\u2019t be able to change your mind later on. Here are four criteria to take into consideration as you decide\u2026<\/span> 2.\u00a0<\/span>EXEMPLARY FRIENDSHIP<\/strong> 3.\u00a0<\/span>AN OPEN AND GENEROUS HEART<\/strong> 4.\u00a0<\/span>SUFFICIENT MATURITY<\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ background_color=”#F5F5F5″ custom_margin=”20px|0px|20px|0px|true|true” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”70px” custom_margin=”2px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#EB703B” text_font_size=”36px” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#3F545A” text_orientation=”center” min_height=”16px” header_text_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n What Happens During the Dedication Ceremony?<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 1. Parents\u2019 Take Vows<\/strong> Pray for my child daily.<\/p>\n Instruct them faithfully in the teachings of the faith.<\/p>\n Teach them to read God\u2019s Word.<\/p>\n Encourage them to pray and lead a life that pleases God.<\/p>\n Take them to church regularly to worship the Lord and help them stay connected to the body of believers.<\/p>\n Do all in my power to bring my child to the knowledge of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 2. Pastor Gives Blessing<\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_background_color=”#FFFFFF” font_icon=”||fa||900″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u201cBut from everlasting to everlasting the Lord\u2019s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children\u2019s children \u2014 with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts.\u201d ~ <\/em>Psalm 103:17-18<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”81px||81px||true|false” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_blur=”10px” global_colors_info=”{}” title_text=”download (3)” background_image=”https:\/\/www.lightchurchnj.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/download-3.jpeg” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”49px” header_font_size=”42px” text_orientation=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_text_shadow_style=”preset1″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n BABY DEDICATION REQUEST FORM<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_text=”Click Here” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#EB703B” button_border_radius=”30px” button_icon=”5||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ custom_margin=”20px|0px|20px|0px|true|true” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” width=”90%” max_width=”90%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|true” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|true” custom_margin_phone=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”20px|50px|20px|50px|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”20px|50px|20px|50px|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”20px|5px|20px|5px|true|true” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#474747″ header_2_font_size=”38px” header_3_font=”||||||||” header_3_text_align=”center” header_3_text_color=”#474747″ header_3_font_size=”30px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#474747″ header_2_font_size=”38px” header_3_font=”||||||||” header_3_text_color=”#474747″ header_3_font_size=”30px” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 1. Parents\u2019 Take Vows<\/strong> Pray for my child daily.<\/p>\n Instruct them faithfully in the teachings of the faith.<\/p>\n Teach them to read God\u2019s Word.<\/p>\n Encourage them to pray and lead a life that pleases God.<\/p>\n Take them to church regularly to worship the Lord and help them stay connected to the body of believers.<\/p>\n Do all in my power to bring my child to the knowledge of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.<\/p>\n \u201cBut from everlasting to everlasting the Lord\u2019s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children\u2019s children \u2014 with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts.\u201d (Psalm 103:17-18)<\/em><\/p>\n 2. Pastor Gives Blessing<\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What is a Baby Dedication?When you make a vow to God, do not delay to fulfill it. He has no pleasure in fools; fulfill your vow. It is better not to make a vow than to make one and not fulfill it. ~ Ecclesiastes 5:4-5 (NIV)At Light of the Word, when parents dedicate their child, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1762,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\n At Light of the Word, when parents dedicate their child, they are making a choice to commit their son or daughter to the Lord and His service. They are also promising to do everything in their power to help their child grow to understand Christ\u2019s love and experience a life-giving relationship with Him. <\/span>Proverbs 22:6 says, \"Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The New Testament clearly commands that everyone who has made this decision should be baptized by immersion. \u00a0This is referred to as the \u201cbeliever\u2019s baptism\u201d and differs greatly from \u201cinfant baptism,\u201d which is the parents\u2019 decision to \u00a0sprinkle their child with water. Light of the World Family Worship Church does not baptize infants but reserves water baptism as a declaration and celebration for those who have accepted Jesus as their Savior.<\/span><\/p>\nHow do I Choose Godparents?<\/h2>\n
1. DEEP FAITH<\/strong>
The prime mission of a godparent is to support you in educating your child in the faith, and praying for your child. \u00a0Godparents are not simple distributors of gifts; they point out the star to follow. They seek to lead their godchild to Jesus by showing him or her how the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are at work in their lives and in their hearts.<\/span><\/p>\n
The closeness between a godparent and godchild is a powerful link that a child can cling to in times of difficulty. But this joyful and faithful attachment is modeled on the friendship between the parents and godparents.<\/span><\/p>\n
The relationship between a child and a godparent is formed over time, time spent together, meetings, regular exchanges, and, ideally, from the child\u2019s earliest age. But, what matters most is not necessarily the length of those shared moments, but the quality: it\u2019s the godparent\u2019s personal generosity of spirit that makes the biggest difference.<\/span><\/p>\n
If the godparent is himself a child, does he have the necessary maturity to take on such a responsibility? If they are still immature with regard to faith, they risk later changing their point of view, of abandoning the Christian life.<\/span><\/p>\n
During the dedication service, parents will be asked to make the following vows:<\/p>\n
When parents\u2019 vows have been taken, the pastor will anoint the child with oil, dedicate them to God in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and pray for them. After each child has been dedicated, the pastor will close the ceremony by speaking a blessing upon all the children and their parents.<\/p>\nWhat Happens During the Dedication Ceremony?<\/h2>\n
During the dedication service, parents will be asked to make the following vows:<\/p>\n
When parents\u2019 vows have been taken, the pastor will anoint the child with oil, dedicate them to God in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and pray for them. After each child has been dedicated, the pastor will close the ceremony by speaking a blessing upon all the children and their parents.<\/p>\nWhat is Baby Dedication?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n