Milestones at Stewartville UMC
Milestones are the significant cultural and developmental markers that we experience throughout our lives. They are our firsts. There are ordinary firsts steps and teeth, walking and talking. There are also firsts of our faith life: baptism, beginning of Sunday school, receiving a Bible, and more.
Stewartville UMC Milestone Ministry is committed to helping build the connection between our daily lives and our faith life. Faith is formed through personal and trusted relationships. Jesus stared with a few disciples who went and gathered more disciples from their homes and surroundings communities. Through their efforts faith communities began to grow. |
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Milestone Events
Milestone Events are designed as parent and child together time. They are planned for 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. on a Sunday and begin with a shared meal for children and their parents. All will include a craft and other hands-on activities as part of the learning time. Please check the bulletin board, Newsletter and/or website for the most accurate information.
Invitations will be sent out for each Milestone event. We ask Families pre-register so we are sure to have enough food and supplies for everyone.
Invitations will be sent out for each Milestone event. We ask Families pre-register so we are sure to have enough food and supplies for everyone.
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Ages 3 & 4—I Can Pray (TBD)
Learning to pray together, I including family prayers for all occasions. Kindergarten—Touch & See My Church (TBD) A chance to explore the sanctuary “behind the scenes” and learn more about worship.” Grade 1—Touch the Water (TBD) Learning about the sacrament of Baptism. Grade 2—Taste the Bread (TBD) Learning about Holy Communion and what it means for us. Families receive communion together in worship the following Sunday. Grade 3—Getting to Know My Bible (Sept. 22nd, 2019) Students will receive Bibles from the congregation during a worship service. Following the service students will take part in learning your bible training. Grade 4—Worship Around the Year (Nov. 3rd, 2019) Learning about worship and the liturgical calendar. Grade 5—Heart of a Servant (TBD) Students will learn about serving others through a hands-on community service day. |
Nurturing Faith at HomeNurture your child’s faith at home. Connect faith with everyday life!
Caring Conversation
Caring conversations are a way to express an interest in others—their hurts, their joys, their concerns and dreams, their values and faith. Family Devotions A devotional life together is a way to practice the presence of God. Pray at mealtime and bedtime. Read the Bible or a Bible storybook together. |
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Family Service
As followers of Jesus we are called to love our neighbors. We serve others as Christ served. We share God’s Love with others
Family Rituals &Traditions
Establish the ways in which you will live out the holidays and other special occasions, remembering to thank God for all you’ve been given.
As followers of Jesus we are called to love our neighbors. We serve others as Christ served. We share God’s Love with others
Family Rituals &Traditions
Establish the ways in which you will live out the holidays and other special occasions, remembering to thank God for all you’ve been given.