This morning we dedicated Jeanine at church. I technically like to call it a parent dedication since it's the parents who are dedicating themselves to "bring [the child] up in the training and instruction of the Lord." (Ephesians 6:4b) The reason for the dedication is for the parents to stand in front of the congregation and pledge to raise their child for the Lord. We don't baptise babies because it's not Biblical to do so. Baptism is reserved for those who have been saved, as an outward symbol of their inward heart change by faith and commitment to Jesus Christ; since babies aren't yet saved by grace through faith, there should be no infant baptism until after conversion. Anyway, it was a very nice service even though Jeanine cried (she was a wreck...she pooped right before we had to go up front, she hadn't eaten, and she had a tummy ache...and she probably hated the bonnet too!), and I was so happy my parents were able to be there for it. Here's some pictures of the dedication.
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Congrats on a lovely blessing!
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