Stepping Stones

Deuteronomy 6:5-7

“And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul and all your strength. And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands I am giving you today. Repeat them again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are away on a journey, when you are lying down and when you are getting up.”

 

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Events/Activities

There are the celebration milestones:

Baptism

The purpose is to teach/remind parents and Godparents to care for the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of their baby (and themselves), initiate the formation of a support group for new parents and to call parents to add the practice of blessing their children every day.

Holy Communion

We will be assisting you and your youth in understanding of the Sacrament of Communion, and helping to prepare them to receive the Lord’s Supper for the first time (4th, 5th and 6th graders).  Parents and godparents are strongly encouraged to be a part of this process. 

First Bible Learning

These classes are for all 3rd graders and up as well as their families. These are a great opportunity to help you fulfill your baptismal promise “to place in your child’s hand the Holy Scriptures.”

 

 

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General Information

At Mountain View, we want to help each family become a place of faith and nurturing for their children and for each other. The Mission is to strengthen the spiritual life of the family through Christian-based conversation, education and celebration. That is why we are excited to offer a series of opportunities for the family to grow together.

We call it the “Stepping Stones Ministries” and it has the simple goals of: 

  • Strengthening the family’s relationship with God, the church and each other.
  • Calling parents and Godparents back to their baptismal promises.
  • Celebrating each milestone through the child’s faith journey (Baptism to High School Graduation).
  • Creating friendships through fellowship.
  • Celebrating their faith in every family every day!

There are many opportunities to grow as a Christian family. You may sign up for any of the celebrations in the church entry area or by calling the church office at 480-893-2579.  Check the calendar for upcoming events.  We can also use volunteers for all events !!

 

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Contact Information

For more information about this ministry, please call the church office at 480-893-2579 or email steppingstones@mvlutheran.org.

 

Download a Stepping Stones brochure (PDF).



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