Let s pray this prayer together a prayer of blessing for grandparents everywhere and the grandchildren they love so dearly.
Baby dedication prayer from grandparents.
The pastor lays hands on the child and offers this baby dedication prayer.
May today be a special and great one for all of you.
Give us clean hands and pure hearts so when we approach your throne on behalf of our grandchildren we ll find your mercy and grace in time of need.
Father thank you for this precious gift of new life.
Lord we pray that you protect this innocent gift that you have given us.
Grandparents and any other family members will be recognized as vital roles in the life of this child.
As we dedicate this precious baby to we pray that you would watch over this dear child all the days of his her life.
Child s name together with your parents who love you dearly and this people who care about the outcome of your faith i dedicate you to god surrendering together with them all worldly claims upon your life in the hope that you will belong wholly to god for ever.
Show us how to relax and enjoy our time together.
Behold children are a gift that comes from you the fruit of the womb is indeed a reward.
The pastor may ask the family to reason out the need for dedication.
The father holding the child during this time symbolizes that the husband is the family s spiritual head.
For the sake of jesus christ our lord.
Mother will hold baby and give to father for the vow of dedication who will give baby to minister for the dedication prayer recognize everyone at the front of the church and their supportive role.
Dear lord we thank you for this precious gift this beautiful child whom we dedicate to you today.
Dear father god thank you for the blessings that come along with being a grandparent.
Have the wife hold the baby as the family comes forward.
As grandparents we humbly and fully submit ourselves to.
Godparents and grandparents should stand to the pastor s left.
The father and the mother of the baby usually stand to the right of the pastor while the grandparents stand to the left of the pastor.
We ask you to create in us clean hearts and renew a right spirit within us.
It can be just parents and other kids.
During the meet greet families will come up to the front.
The parents holding the baby along with the siblings grandparents and close family members stand in the front of the congregation.
It s a bond of enormous strength binding together multiple generations.
How does the actual dedication work.
Grandparents or other influential people in your child s life are also welcome to join you at the front.
It is well with his her soul.
If grandparents stand with the parents standing here are three generations.
During the service the wife will pass the child to the father for the vow of dedication.
Anoint his her hands and lead him her into life eternal.
2 may the day bring joy peace and happiness to your family as you celebrate your baby dedication.
