For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition that I made to him. Therefore I have lent him to the Lord. As long as he lives, he is lent to the Lord.” - 1 Samuel 1:27-28 Interspersed with this, we've included some of our favourite dedication cards and gifts so that you have all the inspiration you need to get just the right present for your friends' baby! We've put together this ultimate guide to a baby's dedication service, including why parents get their children dedicated, the difference between dedication and baptism, and then some ideas for Bible verses to put in a dedication card.

Whether it's a custom piece of textile art from Ellen at Faith in Fabric or Cherith at Cranberrylime, or a piece of custom Christian wall art from Wonderful Prints, CasaMia Designs, or GingerTwentyTwo, this type of gift makes a special keepsake that can decorate the child's room as they grow and remind them that they are dedicated to God. For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11 And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise." Deuteronomy 6:4-7 See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven." Matthew 18:10 During a dedication service, parents present their child to the church and before God and commit to raise them in the Church community. They will often invite their friends and family to take part in this, and a great way to demonstrate your promise of support is a special gift or card to mark the occasion.

Overview

And she vowed a vow and said, 'O Lord of hosts, if you will indeed look on the affliction of your servant and remember me and not forget your servant, but will give to your servant a son, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and no razor shall touch his head.'" - 1 Samuel 1:11 Lots of parents who get their baby dedicated are inspired by the passage in Deuteronomy 6:5-9, where Moses communicates God's plan for families raising children:

Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger." Psalm 8:2 We consider ourselves experts in the field of children's religious gifts and occasions, so in light of that we have published some informative articles which we hope you will find useful. For example, have you recently been invited to a christening? If so here is an article which you may find useful prior to attending the ceremony: Another example is Joseph and Mary in Luke 2:22 -- they took Jesus to the Temple after forty days for a dedication, which was a common practice under Jewish Law as we mentioned above. It also involved a sacrifice, but Mary and Joseph presented Jesus to the Lord.

Personalised Christening Bibles

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." Psalm 139:13-14 And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord" - Luke 2:22 With so many lovely Bible verses talking about the blessing of children, there are lots of options to create a special, personalised baby dedication gift.

Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court." Psalm 127:3-5 One of the most popular new baby occasions in church alongside baptism are dedication services, a dry alternative to infant baptism for parents who want to dedicate their child to God. One example is Hannah, who we've already mentioned, who promised to dedicate her child to the Lord and His work if He would give her a son. Unique Personalised Christening Gifts Born Gifted offers a huge selection of bespoke gifts for boys and girls which have been tried and tested by countless Godparents before you. Born Gifted have over 15 years experience in providing the perfect christening present for a Godparent to buy for their special Godchild, so if you need any advice our experienced customer service team can help. Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it." Proverbs 22:6God blesses her with a son, who Hannah names Samuel, and later in the same chapter we see Hannah fulfil her promise to God with these words: