Revelation 22:16<\/a> says, \u201cI, Jesus, \u2026 am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.\u201d The name is also fitting considering Micah was born at 7:22AM!<\/p>\n\n\n\nMicah Morning is already living up to his name. After 51 hours of labor, Micah convinced his parents that like his prophetic namesake, he was not about taking the easy road. Micah also talks a lot. Like a prophet, he always has something to say. He captivates his audience\u2014everyone from grandparents, aunties, uncles and the little animals that hang from his mobile\u2014with his smiles and cooing. And like the dawning of a new day, Micah Morning fills our hearts with hope and joy that our lives have been made new in Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As Micah grows and matures in our midst, I predict that he will have many important<\/p>\n\n\n\n
things to say. He will speak boldly, challenge us in our faith, and remind us that each new day is a gift from God. In the years to come, when Micah Morning speaks, may we have the courage to listen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(DON)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Invite parents (Betty Jin, Johnny\u2019s parents?), and godparents (?) to come forward. Share Welcome and Meditation Thought for Jaydon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meditation Thought<\/strong>–Jaydon Donald Chow<\/p>\n\n\n\nAugust 29, 2006<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During this Advent season, we are reminded that the angel appeared to Joseph to tell him that he will have a son and he is to name him, \u201cJesus.\u201d The name, \u201cJesus\u201d was one of the fairly common names in those days but those of us who follow Jesus know that out of such a humble common birth, Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior, the Son of God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I like the name \u201cDonald\u201d too. It means \u201cheard by God.\u201d In the hearts of Christi and Johnny, they prayed for a child and God heard their prayers and blessed them with a son, Jaydon Donald Chow. Jaydon will grow up carrying his family namesake\u2014the grandson of Grandfather Donald Jin, that all male members of Jin family features \u201cDonald\u201d in their names, and the hope and dreams of his father because Jaydon is named with the \u201cJ\u201d from his father\u2019s name, Johnny. By bestowing a name to such a little one without any knowledge or guarantees that all these hopes and dreams would ever come true reveals that we as parents, grandparents, family and this church all have great plans for Jaydon and for all of the little ones. Their names suggest our deepest and richest hopes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a gift from God because God heard Christi and Johnny\u2019s prayers, we pray that Jaydon will grow up knowing Jesus for himself. We pray that Jaydon will serve God as his parents and family are serving God today. We hope he will continue to be a happy and funny and loving boy making not only his parents happy but also bringing happiness and joy to the whole world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the clearest tenor voices that we have heard at this church is the voice of Don Jin. I hope that you are playing some old tapes of Don\u2019s singing or The Three Tenors Christmas with Luciano Pavarotti so that Jaydon can begin singing like his grandfather did. Po Po Betty would love that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May God bless Jaydon Donald Chow because God heard your prayers and has given you a wonderful gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(LAUREN)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIntroduction to Dedication\u2014Combined<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen Jesus was old enough, his parents brought him to the temple for purification. In our<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Asian American culture and Christian community, we introduce new babies into the<\/p>\n\n\n\n
world a number of times. First, the parents email photos of their newborns right after delivery. Then they come to the church nursery for the very first time. Sometimes there\u2019s a red egg and ginger party. And hopefully, like today, we have a time of dedication during the worship service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reason we do all this\u2014the reason we introduce children into the world\u2014is to hear the promises and commitments from the parents, the family members and all of their friends that they will bring these children up in the teachings of Christ. Just as Mary and Joseph provided the right kind of family life to prepare Jesus for his God-given work, you as parents have this sacred responsibility as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the life of the church and especially here at FCBC, we also have a responsibility. No longer are these children just new babies for Christi and Johnny and Genevieve and Jason, but today we know them by their given names, \u201cJaydon Donald Chow\u201d and \u201cMicah Morning Yow.\u201d From this day forward, we will pray for them to grow and mature in faith in God by providing them with the nurture, instruction, and love that comes from God. When we make our commitments, we make them seriously and with God\u2019s help, so that we may help fulfill God\u2019s plan for Jaydon and Micah\u2019s lives and purposes in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(DON)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ritual<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nTo the Parents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Christi and Johnny, Genevieve and Jason, in presenting your children to God, do you promise that through the grace given you and in partnership with this church, you will teach them the truths and responsibilities of the Christian faith, and seek to lead them into a living relationship with Jesus Christ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parents : We will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To the Grandparents, Godparents, and Congregation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do you, Jaydon and Micah\u2019s grandparents and godparents, and you the congregation\u2014members and friends of this church\u2014accept the responsibility, together with their parents, to teach these children, that they may be brought to full maturity in Jesus Christ? If so, will you signify your acceptance by saying, \u201cWe will.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Congregation: We will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(LAUREN)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lauren holds Micah:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nMicah Morning Yow, may God bless you and keep you. May God\u2019s face shine upon you and be gracious to you. May God look upon you with favor and give you peace. Amen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(DON)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don holds Jaydon:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nJaydon Donald Chow, may God bless you and keep you. May God\u2019s face shine upon you and be gracious to you. May God look upon you with favor and give you peace. Amen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(DON)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Presentation of Certificates and Roses<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n(LAUREN)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Closing Prayer<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDear God, just as Mary and Joseph brought the child Jesus to your house that he might be consecrated to your service, so these parents, Christi and Johnny and Genevieve and Jason, have brought these little ones to this house of worship, that among your people they might present them to you. Give to these parents your special graces of insight and love, that under their guidance, Jaydon and Micah may grow in wisdom and stature and in favor with you and all people. Grant that we your people may truly be a household of faith to Jaydon and Micah, providing them with food for the spirit to nourish them through the years of growth into maturity. With gratitude for these children we dedicate them, their parents, and ourselves, to the end that their lives may be a blessing to you and a service to humanity. Amen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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