A Pastor's Child Dedication after 7 Years of Waiting

It was a joyous atmosphere at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Asaba, Delta State as Pastor and Mrs Ben Ibhiedu dedicated their long awaited child, Master Bliss Ibhiedu

It was a joyous atmosphere at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Asaba, Delta State as Pastor and Mrs Ben Ibhiedu dedicated their long awaited child, Master Bliss Ibhiedu, a blessed child from God.

It was a great occasion as all the pastors in Delta Conference, family members, friends, neighbors and well-wishers were all present to share in their joy. He is indeed God's Perfect Blessing.

pastor dedicating His child after 7 years

Pst Olaofe Dedicating Mst Bliss Ibhiedu

It's exciting whenever a new child enters a family. There's no greater moment when parents sense that children are a gift from God. In these joyful moments, pastors have the privilege of sharing how parents can express their full appreciation to God through baby dedication.

Pst and Mrs Ben Ibiedu

"It started 7 years ago, but our faith and trust grew stronger as we waited upon the Lord to give us and expected end." - Pastor Ben Ibhiedu

You can see the joy in the face of the celebrant, indeed God is faithful.

Pst Olaofe during his sermon "Wait for the Lord"

Before the actual ceremony, it is crucial that pastors counsel parents about the meaning of dedication. The best passage for discussion is Deuteronomy 6:4-7. First, it commands parents to love God; if they truly wish for their child to one day love and follow God, their lives must be an example. This is a good time to query parents about their own personal relationship with Christ.

keep in mind that babies are unpredictable. Some may sleep during the dedication, but others might cry, especially while you're holding them! Humor is a delightful way to make light of the situation and dissipate any of your own uneasiness. It is moments such as these that makes baby dedications so special. The sacred and the mundane collide. And through it, we see a glimpse of the glorious gospel--God being found in the appearance of man.