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 2025-26 year include:
August 17: Blessing of the Backpacks, preK-college
August 24: First Step, students entering preK
August 27: Confirmation Orientation, 6th grade
September 7: Bibles, 3rd grade
September 7: Bibles, 7th grade
September 27: We are the Church, 2 year olds
October 5: Prayer Pillows, 4 year olds
October 5: Confirmation Retreat, 10th grade
October 26: Affirmation of Baptism, 10th grade
November 9: Apostles’ Creed, 4th grade
December 3: Money Matters, 11th grade
January 11, 2026: Anniversary of Baptism, all baptized in 2025
February 1: Confession & Forgiveness, 2nd grade
March 1: Lord’s Prayer, 1st grade
March 8: Faith Statement Retreat, 9th grade
March 11, 18, 25; and April 2 (Maundy Thursday): First Communion, 5th grade
April 12: Ten Commandments, kindergarten
May 3: Senior Recognition/Quilt Sunday, 12th grade
May 13: Celebration, 5th grade
May 31: Summer Send-Off, all ages going to camp or summer trips
