Milestone Ministries
Each of the following milestones is an opportunity for Our Savior Lutheran Church and School to come alongside our families and equip, encourage, and strengthen them in their faith. Some milestones include a time of practical classroom instruction. Each milestone includes a worship blessing.Milestone ministries help foster strong partnerships between the home and congregation. They assist in making the home the primary setting for faith formation. When Christian parents make prayer, scripture, Christian instruction, and time together with their children a priority, God is honored, and faith is strengthened in families.
Please join us for any and all milestone ministry classes and worship blessings that are applicable to your family.
For questions about any of our Milestone Ministries, feel free to contact Pastor Wangelin or Minister of Family Life, Dave Wright in the church office.
517-882-8665
2021-2022 Milestones
Baptism
The journey of faith begins with water and the word. God makes eternal promises in baptism, and parents promise to make their home a faith-forming center. To schedule a baptism, or to learn more about baptism, please contact the church office to set up a meeting with Pastor Wangelin.
Infant Faith Chest Milestone
September 14, 2021
Zoom class—7:00pm
contact Dave Wright for a Zoom invite: dwright@oursaviorlansing.org
Parents who are expecting as well as parents of young babies and toddlers are invited to this opportunity to enhance faith development in their young one. They will be able to share meaningful examples of baptism gifts, scriptures, and other gifts that will remind children of their baptism into Christ as they grow. A faith chest will be given to each family that attends this milestone class. The purpose of the faith chest is to store keepsakes, and baptismal reminders such as baptismal candle, crosses, baptism gifts, and other items of significance as the child grows.
4-Year Old Learn to Pray
September 26, 2021
9:30-10:15am, room 113
Parents get to lead kids through prayer stations, talking about how to pray in all circumstances. Each child receives a prayer pillow and blessing during the 10:30am worship service.
Worship Blessing: Sunday, September, 2021
10:30am Worship Service
Fourth Grade Technology
October 19, 2021
Zoom class—7:00-8:00pm
contact Dave Wright for a Zoom invite: dwright@oursaviorlansing.org
Zoom class—7:00-8:00pm
contact Dave Wright for a Zoom invite: dwright@oursaviorlansing.org
Parents and students will have the opportunity to see how technology and social media intersect with faith development. Other topics include:
-Discussion of the joy, danger, and blessing of technology in our lives,
-Cell phone contracts between parents and kids
-Time and space that we use at home to engage one another
-Cell phone contracts between parents and kids
-Time and space that we use at home to engage one another
Worship Blessing: Sunday, February 21, 2021
(both services)
First Grade Bible
January 23, 2022
9:30-10:15am, room 125
As 1st Graders learn to read, the Bible becomes an important book for them and the family to be familiar with and utilize at home. This class equips parents to help their kids explore the sacred scriptures. There will be a special worship blessing during the 10:30am service.
Worship Blessing: Sunday, January 23, 2022
10:30am Worship Service
First Communion
March 7, 14, and 21, 2022
6:30pm-7:30pm, school commons
The First Communion Milestone classes took place on March 4, 11, and 18 2021. This class is offered for 7th and 8th grade confirmation students each year. If you have questions about the Lord’s Supper, feel free to reach out to Pastor Wangelin.
First Communion: Sunday, April 3, 2022
10:30am Worship Service
Third Grade Money Management
March 13, 2022
9:30-10:15am,
room 127
For parents and third graders. This class gives you an opportunity to discuss money management with your child, share some key scripture verses with your child concerning money management, and establish some guidelines for giving, saving, and spending. There will be a special worship blessing during the 10:30am worship service
Worship Blessing: Sunday, March 13, 2022
10:30am Worship Service
Writing a Blessing Letter
April 24, 2022
9:30-10:15am, room 131
For Parents of an eighth grader or high school senior.
Parents are encouraged to write a blessing letter to their child when they are confirmed and when they graduate from high school. This class will offer parents an opportunity to organize their thoughts into a coherent letter in which they offer words of affirmation and encouragement, scripture guidance, and perspective on what is has meant to be their child’s parent. A special worship blessing will take place during the 10:30am worship service on that day.
Worship Blessing: Sunday, April 24, 2022
10:30am Worship Service
Retired Senior Legacy Milestone
May 8, 2022
9:30-10:15am, room 131
This milestone class offers retired people a chance to be inspired and encouraged during this season of life. It offers ways for people to use their talents and experience in obedience to God and in service of others. This class also shares practical reminders for seniors about leaving a faith legacy for their families and how they can be a blessing to their family and friends.