As God’s family we have opportunity to pause at important moments in our journey of faith to celebrate God’s work, remember God’s faithfulness, and pass on faith in Jesus from one generation to the next, by the power of the Holy Spirit. We call these meaningful, memorable moments in the lives of individuals, families and our congregation, the Faith Milestones. Through Faith Milestones, Trinity will help households nurture that Christian faith by:
Equipping families with practices to help live out faith-at-home
Blessing individuals and marking the occasion with a celebration
Gifting with a tangible item to remember the moment and point to God’s love
Connecting with the faith family for support and encouragement
Holy Baptism
A child or adult is welcomed and celebrated as a child of God as we celebrate God's promise and they receive His gift of grace. Parents are given tools to begin practicing faith-at-home and are equipped to write and say a blessing to be used daily after the Baptism.
Preschool
We introduce rhythms of faith for the family using the new Preschool Bible . . . Pray, Praise and Read God’s Word! We also introduce parents to important conversations to begin at this age.
Kindergarten
In Kindergarten we focus on STEWARDSHIP; being caretakers of their faith, body, money and time. Students are given a towel and basin to remind them how Jesus serves them and how they then get to respond by serving others! We also continue important conversations with your child.
First Bible
2nd grade students are reminded that GOD’S WORD is amazing and their new Bible is filled with amazing tools to help them navigate through it. Parents personalize the Bible with highlights and a blessing. They are taught how to use the Bible on their own and with their family.
Preteen
5/6th grade students with a parent/guardian will retreat for one night to discuss “GOD’S PLAN FOR A MAN” (father/son) and “GOD’S DESIGN FOR HIS DAUGHTERS” (mother/daughter) to experience special and powerful moments together.
Challenge & Choice
8/9th grade students, with parents, will attend four biblically-based sessions on sexual purity where students are challenged and encouraged to make a P.A.C.T. for PURITY and keep their “eyes on the prize” as designed by God.
10th Grade
10th grade can bring special privileges, but along with those come the KEYS TO RESPONSIBILITY. Students, alongside parents, will be encouraged in seeking Godly wisdom for the privileges of dating, driving, more independence, and faith.
Graduation
As High School Seniors prepare to graduate and enter the next chapter in life, they will be equipped to establish a VISION for their future in the areas of: academics, friendship, fun, dating, and faith. In May, parents bless their child and gift them with a BLESSING BLANKET.
Grandparenting
For grandparents of any age and stage . . . It is never too early or too late to speak into your grandchildren’s lives and point them to Jesus. Come to discuss the Biblical side of grandparenting, the value in blessing your grandchildren, and practical ideas for intentionally passing on a legacy of faith.
The Faith Chest
The Faith Chest houses the spiritual treasures, given by church and family to a child, to be used to nurture faith-at-home practices throughout their childhood years. It is a wooden box with a lid, and a tray that fits inside, to hold items of spiritual significance such as, the baptismal candle, devotionals, Bibles, music, Sunday School/VBS projects, etc . . .
The Chest becomes a storehouse of resources that families can use to nurture faith in Jesus Christ!
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For more information about any of these Faith Milestones, including the Faith Chest Assembly class, please email Mary Bloebaum at MaryBloebaum@trinluth.org or call at (309) 834-3202.