Milestones

CELEBRATING MILESTONES

We celebrate our youth as they grow into their faith-journey with memorable “Milestone” events and gifts presented to them by the Congregaton:

Birth-Baptism

A Faith Chest is given to each Baptized member. The faith chest is used to put all the “faith items” you receive throughout your life! Baptism cards, Candles, etc. may be placed in the chest for safe keeping.

1-year-old-Song Book w/CD

Song books with a music CD is present to the family of all 1-year old youth to take home and read/sing together.

2-year-old-Prayer Bears

Mt. Zion’s 2-year-old youth will receive soft prayer bears to keep with them just as God is always with them.

3-year-old-Prayer Pillows

Prayer pillows are introduced to aid parents in introducing their children to various prayers and the many ways to pray.

4-year-old-Story Bibles

Story Bibles are placed in the hands of your 4-year-old as they begin their Bible studies through Sunday school and Story time with their parents.

Kindergarten-Backpack Blessing

Kindergarten students getting ready for the next big event in their lives are invited to bring their backpacks to church where we bless the backpacks, the children, and their parents as they start this next 13-year journey in their lives.