& your guide to midlink - Houston's First Baptist Church

In the story of the two men on the road to Emmaus, these devoted disciples of Jesus Christ get so caught up in the emotional events of
the day that they fail to recognize the resurrected Messiah right there in their midst, traveling along with them.
As we navigate the highway of modern-day life, we often make the same mistake. Jesus keeps His promise never to leave us or forsake us on
the side of the road, but we sometimes miss His abiding presence as we traverse the bumps and curves of the path He’s placed us on.
“ Set up road markers for yourself; establish signposts! Keep the highway in mind, the way you have traveled.”
Jeremiah 31:21 (HCSB)
The journey of life is filled with critical junctions that require spiritual foresight and planning. Through Christ, our ultimate Travel Guide, we’re
able to see the mile markers that notify us of the checkpoints ahead. He’s even left us a road map that prepares us for what we’ll find there.
“ Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path.”
Psalm 119:105 (HCSB)
Recognizing that God’s Word is the key map to spiritual growth and development, Houston’s First is excited to help you fully utilize the Bible as a
compass for life. This spiritual navigation system is called Milestones.
Milestones is a framework for how Houston’s First’s programs and ministries can take the Bible’s principles of spiritual development and apply
them to ten landmark events: Birth of a Child, Graduation, Purity for Life, Adolescence, Adulthood, Biblical Manhood, Biblical Womanhood,
Covenant Marriage, Giving Life Away & Faith Overcoming Loss.
Each of these life stages is represented by a different icon in church publicity, alerting you of programs, seminars and activities specifically
targeted to your spot in life. Throughout this guide, you’ll also find meaningful ways to symbolize and celebrate these once-in-a-lifetime
milestones, even as you look ahead to the next stop along the journey.
“ So they said to each other, ‘Weren’t our hearts ablaze within us while He was talking with us on the road and explaining the Scriptures to us’”
Luke 24:32 (HCSB)
It is the prayer of Houston’s First’s leadership that as your eyes are opened to reveal the One who makes sense of the milestones on the highway
of life, you’ll no doubt feel your heart burning with the assurance that Jesus is indeed the King of the road.
For more info about Milestones at Houston’s First, visit us online at HoustonsFirst.org/Milestones.
Events preceded by a period of instruction which celebrate
significant development points in a person’s life
BIRTH of a child
ESSENTIAL COURSE
MOPS – Mothers of Preschoolers – Women
Every 1st & 3rd Wed
Jan 9–May 15 @ 9a–Noon — Reception Rm
T Heather Golden
C Haylee.Pearson@HoustonsFirst.org
MOPS is for mothers of children ages birth to kindergarten.
Join us for food, fellowship, discussion and craft time.
ESSENTIAL COURSE
PreParent Commitment Meeting – Preschool
5 Options: Sun, Jan 13, Feb 17, May 5, Sep 8 & Nov 3
@ 4– 4:45p — Rm 201 (Heartland)
T Melinda Scurlock
C Laura.Wallace@HoustonsFirst.org
Only open for families participating in Parent Commitment;
pre-registration through the Preschool office is required. This class
introduces families to the policies of our Preschool and Kindergarten
Ministry, the meaning of the Parent Commitment Service and
helpful resources for new families.
ESSENTIAL COURSE
Motherwise @ The Loop – Women
Every Tue, Jan 15–Mar 19 @ 9:30a–12:15p — Rm 249
T Amy Cullins
C Haylee.Pearson@HoustonsFirst.org
For eight weeks, you will take a journey into God’s Word to discover
the fullness and freedom you can experience as a woman and
as a mother.
ESSENTIAL COURSE
Parenting by Design – Churchwide
Every Wed, Jan 16–Mar 27 @ 6:30–8:30p — Rm 263
T Gary & Ann Zallar
C Noelle.Carpenter@HoustonsFirst.org
For parents with children of all ages. Learn how to use real-life
experiences to help kids realize the value of a relationship with God.
MILESTONE EVENT
Parent Commitment – Preschool
5 Options: Sun, Jan 20, Feb 24, May 19, Sep 15 & Nov 10
@ 4:45–5:30p — Chapel
C Laura.Wallace@HoustonsFirst.org
The Parent Commitment service is available to members
of Houston’s First at which they publicly express their desire
as parents to raise their child in a Christian home.
Registration required at HoustonsFirst.org/PreschoolEvents.
GRADUATION
MILESTONE EVENT
Senior Celebration – Students
Sun, May 5 @ 12:15–2:15p — Fellowship Center
T HUB Staff
C Susan.Newman@HoustonsFirst.org
Luncheon for graduating seniors and their families.
purity for life
MILESTONE EVENT
Purity Ceremony – Students
Sun, Feb 10 @ 4:15–5:15p — Chapel
T HUB Staff
C Susan.Newman@HoustonsFirst.org
Formal purity ceremony for participating families from
Passing on Purity Milestone course. Students wishing to
renew a purity pledge are encouraged to participate as well.
ESSENTIAL COURSE
Purity Seminar – Students
Sun, Feb 24 @ 12:15–2:45p — Rm 362
T Zac Hufty
C Susan.Newman@HoustonsFirst.org
This course is designed to assist parents in passing on the
value of purity to their son or daughter. Culminates into the
Purity Ceremony in 2014.
adolescence
ESSENTIAL COURSE
Parenting by Design – Churchwide
Every Wed, Jan 16–Mar 27 @ 6:30–8:30p — Rm 263
T Gary & Ann Zallar
C Noelle.Carpenter@HoustonsFirst.org
For parents with children of all ages. Learn how to use real-life
experiences to help kids realize the value of a relationship
with God.
connect with us
HoustonsFirst.org • 713.681.8000
D – Director T – Teacher C – Contact
MidLink Course
(These Milestones courses occur during Wednesday night MidLink. See pages 4 –7 for more information ).