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.
Growing in faith is not only a Sunday morning activity here at Stewartville UMC, it is part of all we are and all we do as Go's beloved people. We seek to help you and your family find ways to grow in faith at home. We pray that this Milestone Events will be the Star of something wonderful.
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.
Growing in faith is not only a Sunday morning activity here at Stewartville UMC, it is part of all we are and all we do as Go's beloved people. We seek to help you and your family find ways to grow in faith at home. We pray that this Milestone Events will be the Star of something wonderful.
Why Celebrate Milestones?
The Bible tells us that as Moses prepared the people of Israel to enter the Promised Land, he asked them to remember the ways that they had experienced God’s love and care. He charged them with passing on the faith to their children by telling the stories and following God’s law. In this way, he knew that faith in the God of Israel would live on. In a Moses’ address to the people, he says,
“These words that I am commanding you today must always be on your minds. Recite them to your children. Talk about them when you are sitting around your house and when you are out and about, when you are lying down and when you are getting up. Tie them on your hand as a sign. They should be on your forehead as a symbol. Write them on your house’s doorframes and on your city’s gates.”
Deuteronomy 6:6-9 (CEB)
“These words that I am commanding you today must always be on your minds. Recite them to your children. Talk about them when you are sitting around your house and when you are out and about, when you are lying down and when you are getting up. Tie them on your hand as a sign. They should be on your forehead as a symbol. Write them on your house’s doorframes and on your city’s gates.”
Deuteronomy 6:6-9 (CEB)
Milestones at Stewartville UMC
Ages 3 & 4—I Can Pray
Learning to pray together, I including family prayers for all occasions.
Kindergarten—Touch & See My Church
A chance to explore the sanctuary “behind the scenes” and learn more about worship.”
Grade 1—Touch the Water
Learning about the sacrament of Baptism.
Grade 2—Taste the Bread
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
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
Learning about worship and the liturgical calendar.
Grade 5—Heart of a Servant
Students will learn about serving others through a hands-on community service day.
Learning to pray together, I including family prayers for all occasions.
Kindergarten—Touch & See My Church
A chance to explore the sanctuary “behind the scenes” and learn more about worship.”
Grade 1—Touch the Water
Learning about the sacrament of Baptism.
Grade 2—Taste the Bread
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
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
Learning about worship and the liturgical calendar.
Grade 5—Heart of a Servant
Students will learn about serving others through a hands-on community service day.
Nurturing Faith at Home
Nurture your child’s faith at home.
Connect your 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.
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.
Connect your 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.
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.
2019- 2020
Milestone Calendar
Grade 3 Getting to Know My Bible September 22nd
Grade 1 Touch the Water TBD
Grade 4 Worship Around the Year November 3rd
Grade 2 Taste the Bread TBD
Kindergarten Touch & See My Church TBD
Ages 3 & 4 I Can Pray TBD
Grade 5 Heart of a Servant TBD
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.
Grade 1 Touch the Water TBD
Grade 4 Worship Around the Year November 3rd
Grade 2 Taste the Bread TBD
Kindergarten Touch & See My Church TBD
Ages 3 & 4 I Can Pray TBD
Grade 5 Heart of a Servant TBD
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.
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