We want to celebrate and support families as they raise their children. We believe parents are the greatest influence in a child’s life and are uniquely positioned to help them know and love God. At the same time, we believe the church has a vital role to play in coming alongside families to pray, encourage, and equip them as they lead their homes with faith and purpose.

Join us for a special time of preparation, prayer, and public commitment as you dedicate your children to the Lord. This will also be a meaningful moment for our church family to commit to praying for you, walking with you, and supporting your family as you raise children who love and serve God.

Who: Families with babies or young children
When: November 8
Where: Magnify Ensley Student Center & Sanctuary
Cost: None
Contact: Tiffany Steinmann

There are 3 parts to participating in the Ensley Child Dedication Celebration.

1. 1. Prepare: Before signing up, please listen to this Podcast and look over this Preparation Form to help you prepare for the Child Dedication Celebration. Both things will help you to intentionally parent with the end in mind. Please complete the Preparing for Dedication Form before the dedication.
   2. Register
   3. The Celebration: We will meet before the service downstairs in the Student Center to pray and talk through the dedication.
      

Here is what you can expect the dedication to be like: 

Tiffany will invite families to come up front and will give an overview of the purpose of dedication. She will ask each family to share their prayer of dedication. After all of the families have shared, there will be a time of prayer.

Common Questions

1. Where do we go?
   Please come to the Ensley Student Center at 8:30am on November 8 for a time together as we prepare for the Dedication happening during the service that morning.
2. What do I do if my child cries?
   We love this question! We expect there will be some crying! Every parent in the room completely understands. This event is designed to include your wiggly child, so don’t worry.
3. How long does it last?
   First service will require you to attend from 8:50 to 9:30am.  At that time you are welcome to stay or you may consider taking your child to regular children’s Sunday programming.          
4. Do I really have to do the prep work?
   Yes, but don’t be intimidated. The podcast is brief and helpful. The written portion will prepare you for Sunday morning. You will be led through sharing this during the service.
5. Is there an age limit?
   No, we are willing to celebrate your young children of any age with you.
6. Is this the same as infant baptism?
   This event is not infant baptism. We believe that when people are old enough to understand what it means to put their faith and trust in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior, they should have the opportunity to make that choice for themselves. This event is about your commitment as a parent to lead your child into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ so that as your child gets older, you are able to guide them and to help them understand what that means.