Life Services
Child Dedication
Parent/Child Dedication is an event that symbolizes your pledge to raise your child in a Christian home and church where he or she can come to know, love, and obey Jesus. It also signifies a commitment by the people of Grace Fellowship to provide a loving, biblical community that supports and prays for your family. We welcome any parent that has accepted Christ as Savior and is striving to live according to biblical standards to participate in this very important ceremony.
Parent/Child Dedication is not the same as infant baptism. It is our belief that baptism is a public proclamation of one’s faith that can be made only by someone who personally believes in Jesus Christ.
Parent/Child Dedication is not just for infants. You can dedicate your child of any age to God at Grace Fellowship.
How to Have Your Child Dedicated
Families interested in participating are asked to attend a 60 minute orientation entitled, "Passing on a Legacy of Faith," which covers:
- the meaning of Parent/Child Dedication
- the reason we dedicate young children
- the responsibility of the parent after dedication
- the logistics of the service
The orientation class is offered at 11:00 a.m. Childcare is provided but must be requested when registering for the class. Dedications will be performed during the worship services.
Register for the class online.
If you still have questions about Parent/Child Dedication, contact the church office at 785-4959 ext. 301 or stop by the Information Center.
Water Baptism for Children
Grace Fellowship practices baptism by immersion, as an expression of the believer’s faith and their new life in Christ. Opportunities for baptism are provided each month (except December and May) at the 5:00 p.m., 9:00 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. worship services. Please note that baptism is limited to 3 participants per service.
Candidates for baptism are asked to participate in a class entitled, "Baptism Orientation," which answers some of the basic questions about baptism, such as:
- Why should you be baptized
- What is the meaning of baptism
- Who is eligible to be baptized
- How can I prepare for baptism
Parents are asked to attend the class with their children.
As part of your baptism, you may choose to give a “live” testimony or pre-record a video testimony through our video ministry. Details are explained in the Baptism Orientation class.
Orientation Class Schedule Through August 2008
- January 13, 2008
- February 17, 2008
- April 27, 2008
Orientation classes are on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. Register for a class online.
Baptism Services Through August 2008
- Jan. 12 & 13, 2008 (taped testimonies)
- Feb. 9 & 10, 2008 (live testimonies)
- March 8 & 9, 2008 (taped testimonies)
- April 12 & 13, 2008 (live testimonies)
- June 14 & 15, 2008 (taped testimonies)
- July 12 & 13, 2008 (live testimonies)
- Aug. 9 & 10, 2008 (taped testimonies)
