The father and the mother of the baby usually stand to the right of the pastor while the grandparents stand to the left of the pastor.
Baby dedication prayer from grandparents.
As grandparents we humbly and fully submit ourselves to.
God will be with the baby and protect him her.
Anoint his her hands and lead him her into life eternal.
During the service the wife will pass the child to the father for the vow of dedication.
The father holding the child during this time symbolizes that the husband is the family s spiritual head.
How does the actual dedication work.
It can be just parents and other kids.
Mother will hold baby and give to father for the vow of dedication who will give baby to minister for the dedication prayer recognize everyone at the front of the church and their supportive role.
The pastor may ask the family to reason out the need for dedication.
2 may the day bring joy peace and happiness to your family as you celebrate your baby dedication.
Show us how to relax and enjoy our time together.
The parents holding the baby along with the siblings grandparents and close family members stand in the front of the congregation.
Grandparents and any other family members will be recognized as vital roles in the life of this child.
If grandparents stand with the parents standing here are three generations.
Child s name together with your parents who love you dearly and this people who care about the outcome of your faith i dedicate you to god surrendering together with them all worldly claims upon your life in the hope that you will belong wholly to god for ever.
Let s pray this prayer together a prayer of blessing for grandparents everywhere and the grandchildren they love so dearly.
It is well with his her soul.
For the sake of jesus christ our lord.
Dear father god thank you for the blessings that come along with being a grandparent.
The pastor lays hands on the child and offers this baby dedication prayer.
Behold children are a gift that comes from you the fruit of the womb is indeed a reward.
Lord we pray that you protect this innocent gift that you have given us.
A short baby dedication prayer.
Dear lord we thank you for this precious gift this beautiful child whom we dedicate to you today.
We ask you to create in us clean hearts and renew a right spirit within us.
During the meet greet families will come up to the front.
Godparents and grandparents should stand to the pastor s left.
May today be a special and great one for all of you.
Have the wife hold the baby as the family comes forward.
As we dedicate this precious baby to we pray that you would watch over this dear child all the days of his her life.
Grandparents or other influential people in your child s life are also welcome to join you at the front.
Father thank you for this precious gift of new life.
