BABY DEDICATION

Why Dedicate a Child?

Children are a gift from God and are precious to Him. Dedicating our children to the Lord is an important covenant we make before God. It is through baby dedication that parents make this covenant and publicly proclaim their faith in Christ and their commitment to passing their faith on to their children. As a church, we desire to help you succeed in this parenting journey.

The word “dedication” means “to consecrate” or the act of setting apart people or things to serve God. In the Old Testament, we see how Hannah prayed for a child and promised God that the child, Samuel, would be given to the Lord all the days of his life (1 Samuel 1:11, 28). In the New Testament, we see how Mary and Joseph took Jesus to the temple to “present” Him to the Lord (Luke 2:22). When we dedicate children today, we recognize God’s call on their lives to be “set apart” from the world, and we commit to raising them in the fear and admonition of the Lord.

STEPS TO DEDICATE A CHILD

Step 1

Let us know of your desire to dedicate your child.

Step 2

Someone will contact you to discuss the dedication process.

Step 3

Choose a date and invite friends and family.

If you’re ready to dedicate your child, “submit a connect card”

Submit a Connect Card

Dedication FAQs

At what age should I dedicate my child?

There’s no set age; but typically, parents dedicate children when they are young infants, generally, under 1 year old.

Do I have to be a member to dedicate my child?

Parents do not have to be members of New Hope.

What are the requirements for me to dedicate a child?

Parents must have a personal relationship with Jesus as Lord
You must affirm New Hope’s statement of beliefs
You must be regular attendees of New Hope

What if I’m a single parent, or we’re living together?

Single parents who are believers and regular attendees are welcome to dedicate their children.
For parents who are living together and not married, we ask that you take steps to surrender to God’s plan for your relationship before participating in child dedication.

CHOOSE A LOCATION

Traverse City Campus

5100 Bethesda Ct.
Sunday 8am and 10am

Bellaire Campus

Bellaire Theater
112 N Bridge St
Sunday 10am

The name Truth & Training reflects the passion of AWANA to teach 3rd & 4th grade boys and girls the truth of God’s Word and to train them to follow Christ in their daily lives. Our goal is that today’s kids will become tomorrow’s church leaders. TNT uses scripture memory, exciting worship, and Bible-based teaching to equip the kids of today to be the leaders of the future.

We love our sparks group! Kindergarten through 2nd graders will have the opportunity to be with qualified, trained teachers that both love the Word of God and your kids. Each week Sparks will have the opportunity to recite and memorize scripture, sing praises of worship, learn from the weekly Bible lesson, and play some wild games. Every moment of AWANA is fused with the same message: You matter to us and to God!

Cubbies is built on two premises:

Young children can and should receive spiritual training, and Home is the primary place for spiritual training. Our 4 year olds program helps you train up your children and gives you tools for Home! Awana is fun with a purpose – to reach and teach kids for Jesus Christ. Games, puppets, crafts, awards, and more - Wednesdays are where fun and learning go hand in hand.

KidZone University: Ages 12-13

These kids are taught more than just an understanding of the Bible. They are taught to see the application in scripture, and to use it to defend their faith! An “apologetic” approach to the Bible shows kids evangelism, service, and a deepening of their personal faith.

KidZone Varsity: Ages 9-11

KidZone Varsity’s focus is to move beyond understanding, and into application. Once kids can understand scripture, they can take steps to apply it to their everyday lives at home, at school, and in the world.

KidZone J.V.: Ages 6-8

J.V. is a time when the stories of scripture are pulled together. Kids are taught by many different teachers, but their goal is all the same: to help kids see Christ in the story of scripture from Genesis through Revelation.

KidZone Junior: Ages 3-5

Children need a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Our aim is to introduce and expand a child’s perception of who Jesus is. We use music, crafts, and Bible stories to show why we desire to serve and follow Him.

Early Childhood: Ages birth-2

Children are uniquely created by God and greatly valued by Him. We welcome your children into our nurseries with open arms. Our Goal is to care for them in a safe and loving manner so they may know God loves them all the time.