In the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), a is a significant spiritual event typically held on the 8th day of a child's life. It is a celebration of new life and a formal dedication of the child to God. Official Order of Service
The service usually begins with a or a chorus of praise, led by the church’s choir or worship team. In RCCG, praise is a weapon and an invitation for God’s presence. The atmosphere is charged with thanksgiving, acknowledging God as the giver of life. Following the praise, a minister (often a deacon or elder) offers the Opening Prayer , invoking God’s mercy and blessing upon the family. This is followed by the Scripture Reading , which focuses on key verses about children and dedication—most commonly Psalm 127:3 (“Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord”) and 1 Samuel 1:27-28 (Hannah dedicating Samuel to the Lord). rccg order of service for naming ceremony
The service includes a , which is separate from the church’s regular tithes. The parents and relatives come forward with gifts, money, or produce (e.g., yams, rice, drinks) as an act of gratitude to God. In RCCG, thanksgiving is a key principle—“He who offers thanksgiving glorifies God” (Psalm 50:23). This is followed by Announcements (e.g., registration of the child in the church’s birth record, enrollment in the Children’s Church). In the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG),
There is no fixed amount. It should be generous and sacrificial, according to your ability (Deuteronomy 16:17). Some give a tenth of the hospital bill as seed. In RCCG, praise is a weapon and an
“By the authority of the Word of God and in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, I declare that this child shall be called [FULL NAME]. This name shall be a name of favor, destiny, and divine protection. What God has named, no man can rename.”
In the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), a naming ceremony is far more than a cultural festivity or a mere introduction of a newborn to the world. Under the divine mandate of the General Overseer, Pastor E.A. Adeboye, it is a —a solemn dedication of a child to God, a thanksgiving for safe delivery, and a prophetic declaration over the child’s future.