Milestone Ministry
“…What do those stones mean to you?” Joshua 4:6
God knew we’d need reminders to stop and tell the stories—the stories of God and his people, the story of God’s Son, and our own faith stories. First Lutheran Church gives pebbles as reminders to tell the stories…on special occasions…and every day. Milestones bring God’s presence into the home and the rituals of daily life into the congregation. They renew and transform congregations with the mission to “tend the baptismal journey” through all the ages and stages of a life centered in Christ. The Blessing Bowl given to each person who is baptized at First Lutheran Church is meant to be the keeper of the pebbles.
At each milestone, families gather for fellowship and learning, and we celebrate and pray for the children during the 11 a.m. worship service.
Milestones celebrated during the 2023-24 year include:
PreK-College: Backpack Blessing–August 20
3rd and 7th grade: Bibles–September 24
8th grade: Small Catechism–September 24
10th grade: Confirmation Retreat–October 15
10th grade: Affirmation of Baptism–October 29
4th grade: Apostles’ Creed–November 5
11th grade: Money Matters–December 3
All baptized in 2023: Anniversary of Baptism–January 7, 2024
2nd grade: Confession and Forgiveness–February 4
1st grade: The Lord’s Prayer–March 3
5th grade: First Communion–March 28
Kindergarten: 10 Commandments–April 14
12th grade: Senior Recognition–May 5
All ages: Summer Send Off–June 2
