Stepping Stones are intentional times when caregivers and their children gather to be equipped to grow in faith together and to grow in faith habits that can be used at home. This is a ministry that supports Immanuel families to live out their faith in their homes. We begin by meeting with families preparing for their child’s baptism we invite parents and child to gather for the following Stepping Stones (most include a multi-week caregiver and child series which culminates with a blessing before the congregation).
If you and your child missed a Stepping Stone but would like to attend one you are welcome to join in! Please contact grace@immanuel.us so we know to expect you.
Stepping Stones supports, encourages and equips families to live out their faith in their homes. A couple tools to assist you with growing faith in your home:
September 25 - 9 a.m.
Please join us for our Kindergarten Stepping Stone—Your Own Bible and Loving Your Neighbor! Kindergarteners and their parents will learn about the story of The Greatest Commandment, who is our neighbor, and how we can show love for our neighbors. They will also recieve a Spark Story Bible and decorate a Bible bag.
Contact grace@immanuel.us for more information.
April 23, 30 - 9 a.m.
This series aims to help parents and child learn about Holy Communion
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February 5, 12 - 9 a.m.
What is prayer? Is it a magic wand we wave in front of God to get God to turn events and situations to our advantage? Is it simply a conversation? Is it worship? Why, when and how can we talk to God? Jesus gave us a guide in Matthew 6, what we now call The Lord’s Prayer.
In this series we will help children to understand the concepts embedded in the Lord’s Prayer: the holiness of God, God’s provision, the importance of forgiving as well as being forgiven, and so on. We will learn about prayer through experiential learning and parent-child interaction.
Blessing: There will be a blessing of second graders and parents in worship on Sunday, February 12 at the end of the Stepping Stone.
Contact grace@immanuel.us for more information.
Resources
October 2, 16 - 9 a.m.
This series aims to introduce the 3rd Grader to the Bible and answer some questions like: Who wrote the Bible? When was the Bible written? How can I use the Bible? How do I find stuff in the Bible? The 3rd Graders will use their Bible with parents at each of the sessions - and there will be a public presentation of the Bibles in worship. This three-week series will take the place of your child’s Sunday School class for these weeks.
Blessing: There will be a blessing of third graders and parents in worship on Sunday, February 12 at the end of the Stepping Stone.
Contact grace@immanuel.us for more information.
March 5, 12 - 9 a.m.
This series introduces the 4th Grader to the New Testament with an overview of the New Testament, highlighting key Bible verses, participating in active learning and activities with parents, other students and at table groups.
Please have your child’s Bible (and Bible highlighter) with you! (Let us know if you don't have a Bible or highlighter).
Blessing: There will be a blessing of fourth graders and parents in worship on Sunday, February 12 at the end of the Stepping Stone.
Contact grace@immanuel.us for more information.
We invite and encourage 5th graders and parent(s), to join us for the Celebration of Communion which builds on prior learning and takes children deeper into the meaning of The Lord's Supper. Details on the Celebration of Communion page.
Contact grace@immanuel.us for more information.
April 19, 26 - 6:15 p.m. in Luther Hall
These sessions will help students and parents claim the Apostles' Creed as their own, introduce students and parents to Confirmation ministry, and give them tools for home-centered faith practices that express belief in God in daily life. Participants will be involved in active learning, with interaction between parent and child, small group discussion and a variety of activities. Students will create a Give Jar (for use at home). Please bring your Bible with you!
Contact grace@immanuel.us for more information.
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