Baby Dedications are a wonderful occasion in the life of parents, their children, and the church. We believe it serves as an opportunity for discipleship and care toward parents and their children as they dedicate them to the Lord.
At Storehouse McAllen, we hold baby dedication services for three reasons:
Dedicating your child to the Lord: Before God and the people of God, as parents, you are committing your child to God’s purposes and entrusting them to His care (1 Samuel 1:21-28).
Raising up in the way of the Lord: Before God and the people of God, as parents, you are committing to raising your child according to God’s word (Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Proverbs 22:6; Psalm 127:3-5; Ephesians 6:4).
The church and discipleship: The responsibility of the church is to commit herself to come alongside parents in helping to disciple your child to the glory of God and to encourage, support, and sometimes exhort parents; sharpening one another (1 Corinthians 11:1; Colossians 1:28, 3:12-14; Ephesians 4:13-16).
Overall, we believe that baby dedications are a time where parents are publicly committing to displaying Christ to their children in their everyday lives, hoping and praying that one day they will surrender their lives to Jesus just as their parents have.
Baby Dedications is a church family endeavor in discipleship and care. Baby dedications protect and preach two vital truths. First, baby dedications are a public commitment from parents before God and the people of God and this occasion does not provide salvation for the child or children. Jesus is the one who saves and transforms our hearts. Second, this occasion is not a foretelling of your children’s salvation, but an opportunity for the church to come alongside in prayer and discipleship of parents and their children.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I have to be a member to dedicate my child? Yes. As covenant members, we are not only committed to what God has done for us in Christ, but we are committed to one another. Before approaching baby dedications, email LC@storehousemcallen.com to learn more about membership at Storehouse McAllen.
Is there an age limit? Yes. We recommend that the appropriate age limit for baby dedications is two years of age.
Is there anything I need to know ahead of time? We will provide a brief teaching video for all parents to answer questions and provide information regarding the order of service for Sunday, February 26th.
BABY DEDICATIONS REGISTRATION
Service Date & Time: Sunday, February 26th, 2023 at 4:00pm
Service Location: Storehouse Community Church (3801 N Col Rowe Blvd, McAllen, TX 78501)