Faith Milestones
Milestone Ministry recognizes faith milestones in the life of Zion Lutheran members. These milestones always include faith events for parents + kids and special recognition during worship. Milestones include:
- Baptism and Recognition of Baptism
- 1-year-olds celebrate their baptism anniversaries.
- 2-year-olds are welcomed to the worship space.
- 3-year-olds are invited to join Faith Explorers.
- 4-year-olds receive prayer pillows to help them learn to pray.
- Kindergarteners receive blessing bowls and learn what it means to be a blessing in the world.
- 1st-Graders receive an Adventure Bible and learn how to use it.
- 2nd-Graders learn about the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
- 3rd-Graders explore the Bible and complete My Bible books.
- 4th-Graders learn about the Book of Mark.
- 5th-Graders learn about and participate in daily devotions through a deep dive in the Old Testament.
Faith Builders
On the third Sunday of the month during the school year, there is a time of faith and fellowship for our littlest ones and their parents. Meetings are held in the Mission Room in the basement at 10:30 AM. This time includes talking about faith with young children using the board book series Manna and Mercy from Daniel Erlander and a time for them to play, learn, and grow together.
Faith Explorers
Faith Explorers for ages 3 through 5th grade is held each Sunday at 10:15 AM from September to the end of April. Children learn Bible stories that alight with the Sunday morning focus lessons they heard during worship. This means they have consistency from worship through the education time! Each session includes a music opening, the retelling of the story, and hands-on activities to help them understand the lessons, including science experiments, cooking, crafts, games, service opportunities, and more!
Kids' Time and Noisy Offering
Kids’ time is available during all worship services. This is a time for kids to gather at the front of the sanctuary and connect to our readings in a fun and interactive way. It allows children to hear God’s love for them, all while being a part of the worship service.
On the second Sunday of the month, kids can help collect our noisy offering during the offering time by carrying buckets to our congregational members.
Summer Camp
If your child is in 1st grade or older, it’s time to start thinking about summer camp options! Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota offers three different locations with programs to suit a wide range of interests.
This year, NeSoDak is offering a one-day camp for grades 1–3 on Thursday, July 9. The cost is $100 per youth. MC Saundra and Pastor Nicole will be taking the kids and staying the day with them. This camp is open to current 1, 2, 3 grade youth. If your child(ren) is interested, please chat with Saundra as soon as possible so we can get the group registered!
VBS
Plans are being finalized for Summer Faith Explorers! Mark the dates on your calendar, and make plans to join us for a time where youth can explore their faith through fun and interactive stories, games, crafts, snacks, and more! Summer dates are May 26-28, beginning at 5:30 PM. Registration forms will be available in the office and online throughout the month of May. This year’s theme is BUILD. VBS is open to youth in grades preK-5 and is open to all kids in the community; if you have a youth in your life you would like to get registered, please visit with MC Saundra.
