Today we welcome Rai and Leah, and their daughter Railey for her Dedication to the Lord and the Celebration of her First Birthday.
We also welcome the grandparents who are
with us today for he dedication serivice. And of course everyone else who have come to join us despite their busy schedule. It only shows how important each one supports Rai and Leah and their daughter in this memorable and blessed event of their lives.
Napoleon once said, “Let France have good
mothers and she will have good sons.”
The famous preacher, Charles Spurgeon,
had two reasons why he was what he was: 1. The truth he preached 2. His mother
Joshua, God’s general said, “As for me and
my house, we will serve the Lord.” Solomon, teacher and instructor of wisdom, alluded to the fact that a wise father will lead his house spiritually.
Today Rai and Leah, together with us, have
come to give thanks for Railey. We will be dedicating Railey to the Lord, praying that she would come to know and serve him. We also dedicate Rai and Leah to God, asking that the Lord would give them wisdom, understanding, knowledge and ability to raise Railey in the way of the Lord. As a church we dedicate ourselves to setting a godly example for Railey so that she might one day come to trust in Jesus as her Lord and Saviour
ADDRESS CONGREGATION
The family is a divine institution ordained of
God in the beginning of time. Children are a heritage of God and are committed to their parents for care, protection and training.
It is important that all parents recognize their
obligation and responsibility to God in this matter. And today, may we all be one in prayer as we open this celebration. Let us all stand.
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank you for this treasured child named
Railey. What a profound blessing this child is to us! Although you have entrusted this baby to us as a gift, we know she belongs to you. We recognize that she is always in your care.
Help Rai and Leah – the parents of Railey,
Lord, with their weaknesses and imperfections. Rather than worry, help them to remember that their daughter is secure in your mighty hands. Your love is perfect, Lord, so we can trust that your love and concern for their daughter is even greater than ours. We know that you will protect Railey all the time.
Give Railey and Leah the strength and godly
wisdom to raise their daughter after your Holy Word.
Please, supply supernaturally what they
lack. Keep their child walking on the path that leads to eternal life. Help them to overcome the temptations of this world and the sin that would so easily entangle their family.
Dear God, send your Holy Spirit daily to
lead, guide and counsel their daughter. Always assist her to grow in wisdom and stature, in grace and knowledge, in kindness, compassion, and love.
May this child serve you faithfully, with his
whole heart devoted to you all the days of his life. May she discover the joy of your presence through a daily relationship with your Son, Jesus Christ.
Bless her parents to be an example to their
daughter, and to teach and train her in God's Word. Give them wisdom to discipline their daughter according to your ways.
And Lord, may we never stop praying for
this gift you've entrusted to us. Lord, let our commitment to raise this child for the glory of your name cause her life to forever testify your faithfulness.
In the name of Jesus, I pray.
Amen.
Brothers and Sisters in Christ, again,
WELCOME. PASTOR NATHAN TUZON will now celebrate the DEDICATION CEREMONIES for RAILEY. Please, let us keep the dedication service holy and meaningful by keeping our personal phones in mute or in silent mode. Please do not take pictures that may distract the celebration. We have a photographer and we will be glad to share you the moments after the celebration. Thank you.
We dedicate this house and vehicle to your service and glory.Minister: We dedicate this house and vehicle to be a shelter for the family and a means of transportation to serve your kingdom