Blessings to all who are baptized and joined in
marriage.
In obedience to the command of our Lord and trusting
in his promise, you have brought your child to be baptized.
Jesus told us: "Let the little children come to me and
do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these."
It is in baptism that God grants the new life of
forgiveness, joy, and peace to little children. By the power of
God's Word,
this gracious water of life washes away sin, delivers
from death and the devil, and give eternal salvation to all who believe.
Gracious Father, in your goodness you bring people
together into families and enrich their lives with abundant blessings.
Renew the love of husbands and wives, parents and
children, that they may strengthen and support each other on the way
that leads to our heavenly home, through Jesus Christ,
our Lord.