Yesterday we experienced yet another 1st in the life of our church. We had a “mass” baby & children dedication…12 kids!
About 80 people gathered for this amazing service at BPC as the DeKleva’s (2 kids), Shutak’s (4 kids), McDade’s (2 kids) & Williams/Frinsco’s (4 kids) dedicated their children & grandchildren to God. Not only did family & friends share in this experience but we also had a few 1st time guests. I was honored to dedicate & pray a blessing over each child whose ages ranged from 3 months to 15 years.
All the kids are precious gifts from God to their parents and the Lord has created each one having an incredible purpose & great plan for all of their lives. I also prayed a special blessing over each of the parents asking the Lord to provide for them wisdom, insight & discernment as they raise their kids. We presented each child with a certificate of dedication and all the Mom’s & Grand mom’s were given a single red rose to commerate this
special time.
What is it about children & Jesus that touches us deeply? I have to believe He loved their innocence, openness & unpretentiousness. Children come to God with no posturing of worthiness, like the Pharisee. They come because Jesus calls them to Him in simple faith, like the tax collector. In Luke 18:15-17 Jesus used His encounter with the little children to teach this principle to not only His disciples but to us as
well. Jesus says that those who inherit or possess the kingdom will be "like" these children.
Following the service we celebrated with delicious cake & fabulous conversation. Congratulations to all of the kids & each one of the parents!
About 80 people gathered for this amazing service at BPC as the DeKleva’s (2 kids), Shutak’s (4 kids), McDade’s (2 kids) & Williams/Frinsco’s (4 kids) dedicated their children & grandchildren to God. Not only did family & friends share in this experience but we also had a few 1st time guests. I was honored to dedicate & pray a blessing over each child whose ages ranged from 3 months to 15 years.
All the kids are precious gifts from God to their parents and the Lord has created each one having an incredible purpose & great plan for all of their lives. I also prayed a special blessing over each of the parents asking the Lord to provide for them wisdom, insight & discernment as they raise their kids. We presented each child with a certificate of dedication and all the Mom’s & Grand mom’s were given a single red rose to commerate this
special time.What is it about children & Jesus that touches us deeply? I have to believe He loved their innocence, openness & unpretentiousness. Children come to God with no posturing of worthiness, like the Pharisee. They come because Jesus calls them to Him in simple faith, like the tax collector. In Luke 18:15-17 Jesus used His encounter with the little children to teach this principle to not only His disciples but to us as
well. Jesus says that those who inherit or possess the kingdom will be "like" these children.Following the service we celebrated with delicious cake & fabulous conversation. Congratulations to all of the kids & each one of the parents!
1 comment:
WOW!!!!
God bless every one of those children, and their families! What a wonderful step of love and faith!
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