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Milestone Ministries

What is Milestone Ministry?

Milestone Ministry is any meaningful memorable moment woven into our faith journey. It is a way for us to celebrate the promises made in baptism, provide learning opportunities for families, and recommit ourselves as a congregation to nurture one another as the body of Christ as we mark “milestones”

The first milestone is baptism. Throughout a child’s growing years, there are times that we make a point to connect as a congregation and celebrate again this identity as a child of God, a brother and sister in Christ.

Faith is part of all we are and all we do as God’s beloved people. We encourage and support you as a family to grow in faith. We pray that this Milestone Ministry will be the foundation of something wonderful!

Milestones are marked by:

  • Celebration during Worship. Families and the congregation celebrate the milestone together.
  • Gifts - Each milestone is celebrated with gifts from the congregation. The gift serves as a reminder for the individual as their faith journey continues.
  • Taking it all HOME - Families begin to use the tools and experiences in their daily lives at home.

  

Milestone Blessing Dates for 2009/2010

GRADE DATE MILESTONE
All children/youth Sep 13 Blessing of the Backpacks
People baptized in 2009 Jan 10 Baptismal Reunion
3 year olds Nov 8 Bibles @ 8:30 am
4 year olds Dec 13 Touch & See My Church
Kindergarten Feb 28 Prayers
Grade 1 Mar 14 Ten Commandments
Grade 2 Apr 11 First Communion
Grade 3 Nov 8 Bibles
Grade 4 May 2 Lord's Prayer
Grade 5 Feb 7 Stewardship in Families
Grade 6, 7 & 8 Oct 18 Building Leaders
Grade 9 Oct 25 Confirmation
Grade 12 Jun 6 Graduation

     

All Milestone Blessings will be held during 10:00 am Worship Service except for 3 year-old Bible Blessing. This blessing will be held during 8:30 am Worship on November 8th, 2009.

Milestone Events are designed as parent and child “together time.” Most classes for the Milestone Blessings will be held within a week before the blessing. Please watch the First Word for class dates.