TODAY’S SERMON: DECEMBER 21, 2025
Baby Dedication 2025
Every year we host a baby dedication service during the Christmas season at NLC. We call it tradition because we do it annually – tradition is also known as a custom, a ritual, or a habit.
That’s why I don’t think we have baby dedication services because of tradition more than necessity. There have been a few years where there were only one or two babies dedicated, but for the most part we have been blessed with an abundance of children to raise and teach about the saving grace of Jesus Christ.
I remember in the earlier years of my ministry when we were really concentrating on growing the church through outreach, community projects, and inviting new people to join us. I made the comment that if we can’t bring in new people, we’ll just start making our own. Honestly, it was a joke, but a year later, we dedicated 19 babies! We literally began growing New Life Church from the inside. Here we are, some 20 years later, and God is still blessing us with new families, new parents, and new babies.
I do not take for granted the opportunity to share days like this with you. When I participate in a baby dedication service, I always think of how blessed this church is to have young couples who still see the benefit of raising their children in a Christian home and church.
Think of it... some churches gather week after week and NEVER hear the cry or giggle of a baby. Some churches never have to worry about having enough volunteers in the nursery or children’s church. But, here at NLC, these things happen week after week because WE HAVE AN ABUNDANCE OF CHILDREN! For that, I’m thankful! I invite you to join us as we celebrate the gift of life and the blessings of children this Christmas season.
I’m praying for you – Bro. Joey
That’s why I don’t think we have baby dedication services because of tradition more than necessity. There have been a few years where there were only one or two babies dedicated, but for the most part we have been blessed with an abundance of children to raise and teach about the saving grace of Jesus Christ.
I remember in the earlier years of my ministry when we were really concentrating on growing the church through outreach, community projects, and inviting new people to join us. I made the comment that if we can’t bring in new people, we’ll just start making our own. Honestly, it was a joke, but a year later, we dedicated 19 babies! We literally began growing New Life Church from the inside. Here we are, some 20 years later, and God is still blessing us with new families, new parents, and new babies.
I do not take for granted the opportunity to share days like this with you. When I participate in a baby dedication service, I always think of how blessed this church is to have young couples who still see the benefit of raising their children in a Christian home and church.
Think of it... some churches gather week after week and NEVER hear the cry or giggle of a baby. Some churches never have to worry about having enough volunteers in the nursery or children’s church. But, here at NLC, these things happen week after week because WE HAVE AN ABUNDANCE OF CHILDREN! For that, I’m thankful! I invite you to join us as we celebrate the gift of life and the blessings of children this Christmas season.
I’m praying for you – Bro. Joey