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 What Dedication Means
Dedication is very important. It reminds everyone to provide biblical instruction to the child, and to be a role model of the Christian life.
The dedication service is a challenge to the congregation to treat this new life as a gift from God to themselves.
We believe:
A. That dedication of infants and children emphasizes the knowledge to parents that the child is God's gift to them.
B. That a child is born innocent, with sin a natural tendency (a baby knows only its own needs).
C. That as conscience is formed, they reach an age of accountability and become responsible for their behavior.
Seaport believes that children are loved by God and children inherit eternal life in heaven if a child dies before old enough to understand Christ.
As the child grows, the parent should explain this service, helping the child to understand that he/she is important to God and to the parents. This awareness will help the child find divine meaning in life.
Seaport encourages parents to publically dedicate their children to the Lord. Baby dedications are family dedication. The entire family is lifted up in prayer to be empowered to keep their responsibilities.
If you would like to have your child part of our next Baby Dedication which takes place two times a year, please see the Welcome Center or email office@seaportcommunitychurch.org. | 
