1. OUR MISSION: To guide those far from God into the new start found in Jesus Christ.

2. Dedication Service Harper Noah Linbergh Lowe Harper Noah Linbergh Lowe Sunday 1 st July 2012 “Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward.” Psalms 127:3

3. A Service of Blessing and Dedication “Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward.” Psalms 127:3 Parent: Kate Ann Lowe Siblings: Tahlia Jane Lowe Chelsea Ann Lowe Lachlan Thomas Norman Lowe Godparents: Kate Hennessey Shaun Hogan

4. A Service of Blessing and Dedication Four Things: To dedicate To commit themselves To express thanksgiving To commit together “Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward.” Psalms 127:3

5. A Service of Blessing and Dedication Matthew 18:1-5 At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them, and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Whoever receives one little child like this in My name receives Me. “Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward.” Psalms 127:3

6. A Service of Blessing and Dedication What is it? A biblical responsibility to pray for, teach and nurture our children. Behold, children are a heritage from the L ORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward. Psalm 127:3 It is a trap for a person to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider his vows. Proverbs 20:25 “Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward.” Psalms 127:3

7. A Service of Blessing and Dedication A Relationship with God “Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward.” Psalms 127:3 That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. Acts 2:41

8. A Service of Blessing and Dedication Child dedication is based on a biblical precedent Hannah dedicated Samuel (1 Samuel 1:24-28) Joseph & Mary dedicated Jesus (Luke 2:21-24) Consecration is the action of setting something aside to be used by God. “Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward.” Psalms 127:3

9. A Service of Blessing and Dedication Affirmation ALL: “We affirm that every child is a gift from God. Each child is a miracle of new life entrusted to our care.” “Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward.” Psalms 127:3

10. A Service of Blessing and Dedication Prayer of Confession ALL: “Our God and Father, we confess to You and to one another that we, as people, as parents and as family members, have made mistakes which have hurt others and which have hurt our relationship with You. We have hurt You and others by what we have done or omitted to do. We confess that we are imperfect but we want to learn and grow. Forgive us we pray; and free us from our sin. Give us a fresh start and renew in us again the grace and strength of your Holy Spirit. We pray, in faith, through the name of Jesus Christ your Son, our Saviour. AMEN.” “Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward.” Psalms 127:3

11. A Service of Blessing and Dedication The Act of Dedication and Commitment Promise by Parent Promise by Godparents Promise by Congregation Prayer of Dedication “Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward.” Psalms 127:3

12. Dedication Service Harper Noah Linbergh Lowe Harper Noah Linbergh Lowe Sunday 1 st July 2012 “Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward.” Psalms 127:3

13. OUR MISSION: To guide those far from God into the new start found in Jesus Christ.