I Am Committed
We are so excited that you are interested in dedicating your child to the Lord. Raising kids is both an incredible and tough job, and we are here to support you! The purpose of baby dedication is for parents to present their child before God and His people, asking for grace and wisdom in carrying out their responsibilities of raising that child according to the guidelines set forth in God’s Word. Parents also come praying that their child will one day trust Jesus as their Savior. Friends and family are encouraged to attend to join you in praying and celebrating this special time with your family.
Parent Commitment
During the dedication service, parents promise before God, their family, and the church to raise their child in a God-honoring way. Because parents are the key role models for their children, we ask that they commit to the following before dedicating their child:
Baby Dedication FAQ
Yes! Baby dedication signifies the commitment of parents, including single parents, to do their best to raise their child to be a follower of Jesus Christ. We encourage single parents to include any important figures in their child’s life to be a part of the dedication. As a church, Awaken is committed to supporting single parents in providing a Christian foundation for their child’s upbringing.
We Believe
| …that there is one living and true GOD, eternally existing in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, equal in power and glory; this triune God created all, upholds all, and governs all. |
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…that the scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the Word of God, fully inspired, without error in the original manuscripts, and the infallible rule of faith and practice. |
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…in God the Father, an infinite, personal Spirit, perfect in Holiness, wisdom, power, and love; that He concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of men; that He hears and answers prayer; and that He saves from sin and death all who come to Him through faith in Jesus Christ. |
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…in Jesus Christ, God’s only begotten Son, conceived by the Holy Spirit. |
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…in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, and teaching, His substitutionary atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension into heaven, perpetual intercession for His people, and personal, visible return to earth. |
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…in the Holy Spirit, who came forth from the Father and Son to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment; and to regenerate, sanctify and empower all that believe in Jesus Christ for ministry. |
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…that the Holy Spirit indwells every believer in Jesus Christ and that He is an abiding Helper, Teacher, and Guide. |
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…in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit and in the exercise of all the Biblical gifts of the Holy Spirit. |
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…that all people are sinners by nature and choice and, therefore, are under condemnation; that God regenerates by the Holy Spirit, those who repent of their sins and confess Jesus Christ as Lord. |
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…that Jesus Christ baptizes the seeking believer with the Holy Spirit and empowers the believers for service, often subsequent to regeneration. |
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…in the universal church, the living spiritual body, of which Christ is the head, and all regenerated persons are members. |
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…that Jesus committed two ordinances to the church: 1) Baptism and, 2) the Lord’s Supper. We believe in baptism by immersion and communion open to all believers. |
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…also in the laying on of hands for baptism of the Holy Spirit, for ordination of pastors, elders, and deacons, and receiving from the Holy Spirit through the believer the gift of healing. |
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…in the personal, visible return of Christ to the earth and the establishing of His Kingdom, in the resurrection of the body, the final judgment and eternal blessing of the righteous, and the endless suffering of the wicked. |
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…in what is termed the Apostles Creed as embodying the fundamental facts of Christian faith. |
If our vision is our map, our values are the compass that gets us to where we need to go.
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We are anchored in God's Word Regardless of the shifting tides of our culture, the Bible will always be our final authority. We believe God’s Word is alive and active and will preach it as such, regardless of whom it offends. |
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We bow before we move We prayerfully seek the Lord’s leading personally and corporately. We want to know that everything we do begins first in the heart of God. We are always seeking to walk in step with God. |
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The Gospel is worth the risk The Gospel of Jesus is the only message that has the power to save and redeem mankind. Our faith enables us to continually take risks for God, always trusting in His power and provision. |
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The battle is super and natural God has promised the victory, but that doesn’t negate our responsibility. We will do everything we can within our natural ability and trust God for the supernatural. |
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We are active participants There’s no room here for consumer Christianity or sitting on the sidelines. Our gifts, talents, abilities, and finances were not given to us to stockpile for ourselves, but to serve those around us. |
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Monuments drive the movement We intentionally take time to remember and celebrate God’s faithfulness. Our past victories are vital for future success, and being used by God is a privilege and honor that we must never take for granted. |
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We use every platform possible We will harness technology, trends, culture, and any other platform available to preach the Gospel. The methods are constantly changing, but the message never will. |
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We believe that excellence is the standard We serve a God of excellence and we strive to reflect that in all we do. We will be conscious of our limitations, but confident of God’s provision. |
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Love is our loudest language One of Jesus’ greatest commands must be one of our greatest priorities. We are committed to loving God and loving others not solely in words, but also through actions. |
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We never stop If Jesus hasn’t returned and our lungs still have breath in them, we refuse to sit back, slow down, or give up. We will keep going until every person has heard about Jesus. |