6 Worship Songs For Child Dedications And Families (Household Faith)

Child dedication services are unique moments in the life of a church. We aren’t just praying for a baby; we are commissioning parents to raise their children in the fear and admonition of the Lord. It is a time to declare over families that their home will be a place where Jesus is worshipped.

Joshua 24:15 sets the tone for these services: “But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” The songs we choose should reflect this covenant commitment, focusing on blessing, legacy, and building on a solid foundation.

Why These Songs Resonate With Families

We selected these songs because:

  • They are covenantal. They use language of promise and commitment, which is central to a dedication service.
  • They are prophetic. Songs like The Blessing speak scripture directly over the future of the child.
  • They focus on foundations. They remind parents that the only way to build a healthy family is to build it on Christ.

6 Songs For Dedications And Family Services

  1. The Blessing – This has become the definitive anthem for child dedications. Singing “May His favor be upon you and a thousand generations, and your family and your children” is a powerful way to seal the prayer time over the parents.
  2. As For Me And My House – This song takes the famous declaration of Joshua and turns it into a congregational vow. It is perfect for inviting the entire church to renew their commitment to lead their families in faith.
  3. Good Plans – Every parent wonders about their child’s future. This song assures them that God has “good plans” for them. It brings peace to anxious parents and reminds them that God loves their child even more than they do.
  4. Firm Foundation (He Won’t) – Parenting is full of storms. This song encourages families to build their house on the Rock. The lyric “I’ve got a house built on You” is a great thematic fit for a service about the home.
  5. The Lord Will Provide – Raising children requires resources, patience, and wisdom that we often feel we lack. This song is a promise that God will be Jehovah Jireh for that family in every season of their child’s life.
  6. Build My Life – “I will build my life upon Your love.” This is a song of dedication. It works beautifully as a response song after the families have left the stage, allowing the whole room to re-center their lives on Jesus.

Example Dedication Setlists

Setlist 1 (The Covenant Home)

  1. Firm Foundation (He Won’t) – Establishes the theme of building on the Rock.
  2. As For Me And My House – A corporate declaration of family purpose.

Setlist 2 (Blessing The Next Generation)

  1. Good Plans – Reminds parents of God’s sovereignty over the future.
  2. The Blessing – Sung over the families as they stand at the altar.

How To Use These Songs In Your Church

  • Sing over them. Instead of just having the band play The Blessing, have the pastor invite the congregation to extend their hands and sing the chorus over the babies and parents.
  • Invite the kids. For songs like Good Plans or Firm Foundation, invite the kids’ ministry to come up and help lead. It visually reinforces the value of the next generation.
  • Frame the lyrics. Before singing As For Me And My House, encourage the men in the room to take the lead in singing the chorus as a sign of spiritual leadership in their homes.

Next Steps

Check your calendar for the next dedication Sunday. Plan to use The Blessing as the ministry moment, and send the lyrics to the parents beforehand so they can reflect on the words you will be praying over them.

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