By Gideon Ayodele.
Mr. Sam Melaye while dedicating his child said Christian parents who dedicate a child are making a promise to the Lord before the church congregation to do everything within their power to raise the child in a godly way, prayerfully, until he or she can make a decision on his or her own to follow God.
According to him, as is the case with infant baptism, it is sometimes customary at this time to name godparents to help raise the child according to godly principles.
Parents who make this vow, or commitment, are instructed to raise the child in the ways of God and not according to their own ways.
Some of the responsibilities include teaching and training the child in God’s Word, demonstrating practical examples of godliness, disciplining the child according to God’s ways, and praying earnestly for the child.
Senator Dino Melaye, in his goodwill message, thanked God stating that times like this give opportunity to appreciate God.
He congratulated the family of Mr. and Mrs Sam Melaye as well as everyone present. He said that the Melaye’s family is the most favoured family for receiving God’s grace everyday.
He prayed that everyone present will receive God’s favour especially in the course of the new week for identifying with the family.
