Blessing of a Child:
A Dedication of Life
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Prelude
Hymn of Gathering: "Gather Your
Children"
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SP 3 |
Welcome and Sharing
Call to Worship
Behold, I speak with boldness, having authority from
God; and I fear not what human beings can do; for perfect love casts
out all fear; and I am filled with charity, which is everlasting love;
all children are alike to me; and I love little children with a
perfect love, and they are all alike, and partakers of salvation.
—Moroni 8:18, adapted
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*Hymn: "Jesus Loves the Little Children"
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HS 223 |
*Invocation
Creator God, empower us with your presence. As we
anticipate this special service of blessing today, let us be reminded
that we are all children in our Maker’s world. May the blessings
come in a unique and wonderful way. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
*Response
Use a flute or other wind instrument to play an
appropriate response.
Disciples’ Generous Response
Reflection
As we travel along our faith journey, we come across
people who are in need of blessing. Sometimes it only takes a small
action on our part to make a difference in someone’s life. At
other times it may be more involved. The Master has called each of
us to a unique ministry. How we live speaks volumes to people who
are around us. Giving of our time, our giftedness, and our money is
part of this ministry. When we give to others we truly magnify our
Lord.
Blessing and Offering of Mission Tithes
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Hymn: "O Master to All Children Dear"
Spoken Word Based on Matthew 19:13–15
Sacrament of the Blessing of a Child
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HS 347 |
Hymn: "We Bring Our Children, Lord, to
Thee"
Scripture Reading: Mark 10:13–16
Hymn: "Lord, Let Thy Holy Spirit Come"
Charge to the Parents of ____________
Charge to the Congregation
Blessing of ___________ by Elders
____________and____________
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HS 348
HS 346 |
*Hymn: "Go, My Children"
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SP 44 |
*Benediction
The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you;
the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.
Amen.
—Numbers 6:24–26
*Response
*Postlude
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