Baptism Anniversary

Share with each of your children the story of their baptism day to celebrate their new life in Christ and embrace their relationship with God as their Father and Creator. Go to Vibrant Faith at Home for the instructions and worksheets. 

Starting School 

Going off to Preschool or Kindergarten or First Grade for the first time is an exciting milestone for children and their families. As children prepare to venture out from home and begin a new routine at school, they'll hear Jesus' promise to be with them always. Together, the family will create a visual reminder of Jesus' great love for children. Go to Vibrant Faith at Home for the instructions and worksheets. 

Getting Ready to Worship

Getting out the door to make it to worship on time can be a trying experience for parents and children. Create a preparation ritual to help your family get ready to worship at your church, whether on Sunday morning, Saturday night, or during the week. Go to Vibrant Faith at Home for the instructions and worksheets. ​

Birthday Celebrations

Prayer
God, we come today to give thanks to you for creating the life of _______ (name). We ask your blessing on ______ (name), that he/she may continue to honor and praise you by using the gifts and talents you have given him/her. We ask that ______ (name) continue to grow in age, wisdom and grace - as Jesus grew.
 
Scripture Reading
Be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, as in all wisdom you teach and admonish one another, singing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Letter of Paul to the Colossians.)
 
Prayer
Through Baptism, (name) entered God's special life of love. On this special day of remembrance we ask that (name) may be faithful to God's love and trust; may make good choices in life; may continue to grow in age, in wisdom and in grace as Jesus grew.
 
Candle Lighting
Let this light symbolize the light of Christ renewing the life of ________ (name).