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 Sept. 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 March 14 Ten Commandments"

"Grade 2 April 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 13 June 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.

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. A postcard reminder will also be sent.