At St. Philip's we believe that faith is something that starts and grows best at home as well as church, and that our youngest members are a central part of our community. With our Milestone ministry we partner with families to help them express the importance of their faith at all of the important developmental milestones of young peoples lives. Please look at the chart below to see some examples of this growing ministry and how it intersects the life of our church.
STEPPING STONE
AGE
DATE
EDUCATION
WORSHIP
GIFTS
IN THE HOME
BEGIN
Baptism
Infant
Varies
1 session with parents
Baptism
Candle
Parents pray & bless child daily
Currently Done
Entering Sunday School
3 years
August
1 session with parents
Bible Presentation
Bible
Family prays & reads Bible daily
2012
Entering Kindergarten
5 years
August
Continues annually
Thru 12th grade
Backpack Blessing
Family prays & reads Bible daily
Currently Done
Communion
2nd Grade
October
3 sessions with parents
All Saints
Bible
Family reads Bible, prays, & shares highs/lows daily
Currently Done
Service
When ready
Summer
Acolyte training
Acolyte, GITG, or Nursery
Family supports by also participating in service at St. Philips or in the community
2011
Entering Confirmation
After 8th grade
Summer
Attend weeklong trip
Sending rite
Travel with out Parents!
Bible learning for twice a month Sunday pm sessions
2011
Peer Ministry
9th Grade
Monthly
6 sessions
Serve as Usher/Reader
Towel
Student practices caring/listening skills with family
2011
Driver's License
11th Grade
Spring
Blessing
2012
High School Graduation
12th Grade
May
Blessing
blanket
Preparation for student leaving home
Currently Done
For more information about this ministry, please contact Pastor Patrick at stphilipswilmington@gmail.com or 302-998-0171
For those that are hearing impaired, St. Philips has listening devices.
These devices are stored in a rack to the left of the door leading to the Sanctuary. It would be greatly appreciated if they are turned off after each usage.
