Parent Commissioning

&

Child Dedication

At Hope Bible Church Kelowna, we commission parents to publicly dedicate their children to the Lord.

  1. Parents are acknowledging their child as a gift from God (Psalm 127: 3-5).
     

  2. Parents are publicly declaring their intention to raise their child in such a way that they are given an opportunity to know God and to establish a personal relationship with Christ (Deuteronomy 6:49, Ephesians 6:4).
     

  3. Parents are affirming their total dependence upon the Lord (John 15:5).
     

  4. Parents are asking family, friends and the church community to prayerfully support and hold them accountable to these commitments (Hebrews 10:24-25)

Steps for Parent Commission & Child Dedication

  1. Commissioned parent(s) attend and successfully complete a Step 1 & Step 2 Classes.
     

  2. Commissioned parent(s) have been attending Hope Bible Church Kelowna regularly for at least six months.
     

  3. Commissioned parent(s) have successfully filled out and handed in the Child Dedication Application Form.
     

  4. Commissioned parent(s) attend the scheduled Child Dedication service and have their child(dren) dedicated.