Baby Dedications

I've been looking for ways to make baby dedications an even more special moment for all involved.  I came across the idea of giving a letter to the baby to be opened on their 12th birthday.  The child's letter is sealed - and I give a copy to the parents as well.  Here's the letter:


Date ________

Dear (babies name):

Happy Birthday! I gave this letter to your parents the day that they dedicated you to the Lord at Destiny Church, Huber Heights – so they could give it to you today. As you read this letter, you are celebrating your 12th birthday. I hope today is a very special day for you. God blessed you with two very special parents. They prayed for you during your mother’s pregnancy.

Earlier today at your dedication, we reminded your parents of their responsibility to provide for you a home in which Christ is honored. We prayed that you would grow up learning God’s love and that one day you would accept Jesus Christ as your personal Savior and Lord.

Now you are 12 years old. Your parents have made most of life’s important decisions for you until now. There is one decision only you can make. You alone must decide how to respond to God’s love for you in Jesus. If you have already received Jesus as your Savior, I pray that you will continue to grow in God – just as Jesus did in Luke 2:52 – “And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.”

I pray that you will stay close to Jesus in the years ahead and continue to seek Him with all of your heart. If you have not yet received Jesus as Savior, I urge you to put your trust in Him today. This has been our prayer for many years.

May God bless you on this special birthday.

In Christ’s love,


Eric B. Smith

Pastor