Raising a Godly Legacy: The Parent's Role in a Child's Destiny by Pastor Mike Jenkins on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025

In a moving service featuring the dedication of miracle baby Abigail Ava Marie Rose Banda, Pastor Mike Jenkins uses the family's testimony of loss and triumph to teach on the sacred stewardship of raising children. This message offers foundational instruction on biblical parenting, clarifying key doctrinal points and empowering parents to embrace their God-given role as primary spiritual influencers. Main Points from the Message: -- Dedication vs. Baptism: Baptism is for believers who can repent and profess faith; baby dedication is a surrender of the child and a solemn commitment of the parents to raise the child in the faith. -- The Backstory of a Miracle: Kumbo and Lisa Banda share the incredible journey of receiving a prophetic word, facing an emergency surgery (surplus), and experiencing God's peace and victory through a difficult pregnancy and delivery. -- God's Plan for Procreation: The union of men and women in marriage is a blessing and a ministry for procreating and nurturing souls toward the kingdom of God, leading to both a natural and supernatural birth. -- The Core Responsibility of Parents: Parents must start children off on the way they should go (Proverbs 22:6), teaching them right from wrong and laying the foundation for their relationship with God. -- The Faith Family's Role: The church must echo the truths being laid down at home, covenanting to pray for the child, model godliness, and support the family in their task. -- Creating a Heritage and a Legacy: Godly parenting provides a spiritual peace and rest, assuring parents that their child will be equipped to walk in truth, make wise choices, and represent the family and the Kingdom well. Scriptures for Further Study -- Isaiah 43 -- Proverbs 22:6 -- Deuteronomy 6 -- Psalms 22:9 -- Ephesians 6