Dedication of a Child
We welcome Tiffany and Clinton Hong, who have brought their child, Emily MacKenzie Hong to be dedicated to God, the maker of all things and the giver of life. In so doing, we follow the way of Jesus who said, “Let the little children come to me; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.”
To Parents: In presenting Emily Hong to God, do you promise that through the grace given you and in partnership with Christian friends and this congregation you will teach her the truths and responsibilities of the Christian faith, and seek to lead her into a living relationship with Jesus Christ?
Parents: We will.
To Grandparents: In your life-long love and Christian guidance of your children, Tiffany and Clinton, as they have matured to be loving parents and now blessing you with a grandchild, do you promise to continue to support them through the long years of raising a family and spoiling your granddaughter in ways that only grandparents can do?
Grandparents: We do.
To Congregation: Do you, the members of this congregation and the many uncles and aunties in our church, accept the responsibility to teach Emily that she may be brought to full maturity in Jesus Christ? If so, will you signify your acceptance by standing?
Hold the Child: Emily MacKenzie Hong, God bless you and keep you. God’s face shine upon you and be gracious to you. God look upon you with favor and give you peace. Amen.
Congregation: Please be seated.
Let us pray.
Even as Mary and Joseph brought the child Jesus to your house that he might be consecrated to your service, so these parents have brought this little one to this place, that among your people they might present her to you. Give to these parents your special graces of insight and love that under their guidance Emily 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 Emily, providing her with food for the spirit to nourish her through the years of growth into maturity. With gratitude for this child we dedicate her, her parents, her grandparents, and ourselves to the end that her life may truly be a blessing to you and a service in your world. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
Presenting a certificate and rose bud.