MILESTONE MOMENTS

From child dedications to graduation, Milestone Moments celebrate every important step along the way. Each is designed to encourage kids, equip parents, and help families grow in faith through every stage of life.

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Child Dedications

An incredible moment for the entire family! Families throughout Lakeland will pray over their kids and over parents as they promise to raise a family fully relying on God.

Child Dedication is more than a moment on stage—it’s a chance to celebrate the incredible calling of raising the next generation and for our church family to come alongside parents with prayer, encouragement, and support.

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Kinder Konnect

Starting kindergarten is a big step—for kids and parents alike! Kids will enjoy fun, group games and activities, and get to know their new Kindergarten small group leaders.

Parents connect with one another, find encouragement, and get insights into what comes next as they prepare for one of life’s biggest milestones together.

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Water Baptism

Baptism is a believer’s way of saying, “I’ve decided to follow Jesus.” It’s a visible, tangible step that shows others you’ve accepted God’s gift of salvation and are committing your life to Him. We encourage parents to wait until the child is able to better understand and communicate their faith journey, which often occurs around 2nd/3rd grade.

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5th Grade Preview Night

Come get a sneak peek of what’s ahead in Middle School Ministry! Students will join a Middle School service and get to experience the games, worship, teaching, and small groups that make our ministry such a fun and meaningful place to belong.

Parents will also be invited to a special Parent Pop-Up designed to help equip and encourage them for this next season, with practical insight into what to expect and how to stay connected as their kids grow.

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Freshman Kick-Off

High school is here! Freshman Kick-Off is a night for incoming freshmen to celebrate the move up, meet high school leaders, make new friends, play games, eat great food, and get a glimpse of what’s ahead.

Whether you’re excited, nervous, or somewhere in between, this is the perfect chance to start the year connected and welcomed into the high school community.

Parents, we’ve got something for you too! During the event, we’ll host a Parent Pop-Up with encouragement, practical insight, and helpful tools to help you navigate the high school years alongside your student.

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Grad Night

Join us for Grad Night, a special evening dedicated to celebrating the Senior Class and the journey that brought them here. This dinner is a time to honor our seniors alongside the parents, mentors, leaders, and friends who stood beside them through every season.

Together, we will share a meal, reflect on memories, celebrate milestones, and commission these graduates into the next chapter of their story. It will be a meaningful night filled with encouragement, gratitude, laughter, and prayer as we celebrate all God has done and look ahead to what is next.