Infant Recognition & Dedication Ministry

South Bay Community Church -

Definition of a Baby

That which makes the home happier, love stronger, patience greater,
hands busier, nights longer, days shorter, purses lighter,
clothes shabbier, the past forgotten, the future brighter.

INFANT DEDICATION MINISTRY

Why Dedication?

The purpose for dedicating your child is to be found in the purpose of the parents.  Rightly understand, the ceremony is one of parental dedication.  The parents pledge themselves to obey the command of Paul.

 Who Should Be Dedicated?

  All children in God's kindgom should be dedicated to Him.  Just as a person publicly displays his decision to accept Jesus Christ as his Savior through baptism, so to shall parents publicly and formally announce their obedience to the commandment of God.  "Provoke not your children to wrath; but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord."  Ephesians 6:4

What Age Can a Child Be Dedicated?                                                     

Any child from birth until s(he) is of the age when they can understand and decide to give their own lives to Christ through the sacrament of baptism.     

Where In The Bible Do We Find Dedication Precedent?

The precedent of the ceremony of baby dedication may be found in the Bible as in the presentation of Samuel by Hannah (1 Samuel 1:28) and of Jesus by Joseph and Mary (Luke 2:22).  Paul reminded Timothy that, "from a child," he had known the Holy Scriptures (11 Timothy 3:15).  Jesus considered "the little ones" infinitely precious, and He said, "Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of God."  (Mark 10:14)

What Does Dedication Service Provide?

• Dedication Service    
• Dedication Announcement
• Five (5) Complimentary Invitations
• Certificate of Dedication
• Gift for Child(ren)

How Do I Contact The Infant Dedication Ministry?

Servant Leader, Katherine Pough

You must fill out the online Infant Dedication Request Form or, contact our Church Office at 510.490.9500 to register your child(ren) for a Dedication Service. Click here to see the Dedication Schedule.

INFANT CRADLE "ROCK" & ROLL (RECOGNITION)

What is the Cradle Roll or Recognition Ministry?

This ministry celebrates infants between the precious ages of 0 - 2 years of age whose parents are members of our SBCC church family.  We rejoice and welcome new additions to our family and embrace the challenges that parents face by helping to provide prayer, love, support, and available resources that may be needed.  Our children are precious gifts from God and we take honor in sharing in some of the responsibilities for you and introducing to the love, grace and ministry of God.

What Services are Provided?

• Hugs, Kisses, and more Hugs
• A special room called Precious Moments, for you to stretch and for your parent(s) to still participate in the worship experience. 
• Recognition and introduction to the church family and presentation of a certificate and welcome gift.

It is our dream to be a bridge that helps you to develop a personal relationship with God. 
Connecting and solidifying their relationship between home and church.