MAKING DISCIPLES • PRAISING GOD • SERVING THE COMMUNITY
 
FAITH STEPPING STONES

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.