Eligibility
• Membership Required: Only members of WORIC can request a Baby Dedication.

• Age Limit: Baby Dedications are for infants and toddlers up to 18 months old.

• Legal Guardians: If the requester is a legal guardian (e.g., a grandparent), proof of guardianship may be required.
Scheduling

• When: Dedications are held on the fourth Sundays of each month during the 9:30am worship.

• How: Dedications are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. If your requested date is full, you will be placed on the next available ceremony, provided space is available there as well.

• Group Dedications: Up to two babies may be dedicated during a single Sunday ceremony.

Ceremony Details
• Who Goes Forward: Only the parents, siblings and the baby will go to the front. At the proper time, other family members/friends will be asked to stand and acknowledged from their seats.

• Godparents: May attend but do not go to the front during the ceremony.

• Reserved Seating: Available upon request. All seats must be filled by 9:15am to avoid reassignment. Once service starts at 9:30am those seats will be given up.

Private Dedications
• In-office dedications are available on request and may be conducted by Apostle or a WORIC minister.

FAQs
• Grandparents cannot request a dedication unless they are the legal guardian.

• Please note that children over 18 months are not eligible for baby dedication. However, if you would like Apostle to pray over and bless your child, you may bring him/her forward at the end of the service, speak with Apostle personally, and he will gladly do so at that time.

Registration Process
• How to register (online form, church office, etc.)

• Deadline for registration (e.g., at least 2 weeks before the ceremony)

• Confirmation process (how and when families will be notified)

Ceremony Details
• What to expect during the ceremony? During the baby dedication ceremony, you will be called forward, and Apostle will address you personally. The congregation will warmly welcome you. Apostle will then invite your family members and friends to stand and will acknowledge them. He will bless your baby by praying and speaking words of blessing over your child. A photograph will be taken to commemorate the moment. Following the ceremony, you will receive a special gift and a Baby Dedication Certificate.

• Dress code: Baby Dedications are important, special, and memorable. Please dress neatly and modestly to honor the significance of this special day. Remember, this is a meaningful time of dedication and photographs will be taken to capture the memories.

Media & Photography
• Are photographs allowed during the ceremony? While you are welcome to take photographs from your seat during the Baby Dedication, we kindly ask that no one come forward to take photos near the front. This is to avoid obstructing the cameras and media team who are filming our service. Please note that our Media and Photography Ministry will capture professional photos of the dedication. These photographs will be made available to you later.

Arrival Instructions
• Time to arrive: We kindly ask that you and your family arrive by 9:00am. This ensures that once the sanctuary doors open, you and your family can enter and be seated together without needing to find seats separately after the service has begun. Arriving on time also helps us account for all your family members and friends and ensures a smooth start to this special occasion.

• Where to check in: Upon arrival, you may check in at the front lobby, where one of our staff members will be ready to receive you and ensure you and your family are accommodated.

• Does the church provide professional livestream? Yes, we provide professional live streaming and broadcasting of our services. If you have family members or friends in other cities, states, or even countries, they’ll be able to watch the service live or view it later on our social media platforms. This ensures that your loved ones can share in this special moment no matter where they are.

Spiritual Significance of Baby Dedication:
• Baby dedications hold deep spiritual meaning. They’re not just about asking for God’s promises and protection but about committing a child to God’s plan and purpose. Children are a heritage from the Lord, and when we dedicate them, we’re acknowledging that they belong to Him and we’re giving them back to be used for His divine purpose and will. Having said this, there is no magic in the dedication itself. Parents still carry the responsibility of raising their child in the house of God and according to the Word of God. If you desire to see your child live out God’s plan and purpose, it’s essential to keep them connected to God’s house and to nurture them in His Word.

Contact Information
• Who to contact for questions or special requests? MemberCare @ 281-431-5930 ext. 1006 or membercare@woric.org

• Church office phone number or email? 281-431-5930 or general@woric.org