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Atonement Lutheran Church as it approaches its mission in Wilkes County is an intentional community that focuses less on programs and more on relationships. This also includes how young people are included in the life and worship of our community. Atonement celebrates phases in people's lives, which are called, "milestones." Milestone Ministry at Atonement Lutheran Church celebrates and educates young people at these key points in the development. Milestone Ministry starts at baptism and continues until graduation from college. Below is listed what those milestones are, what gift is given, and educational opportunity. It is a real attempt to connect faith and life experience to the church.
| Event | Date | Age/Grade | Gift | Group | Photo | Instructions/Setting |
| Baptism | arranged with Pastor | N/A | candle, towel, medallion, photo album, photo, box, certificate | WELCA, church, Vernadeen Stokes | yes | parent instruction w/Pastor church service |
| Kindergarten | July/Aug | 5 yrs. | "security" lamb | Bible Study group | yes | family instruction/children's sermon |
| Bible | Sept. | 3rd grade | Bible | church | yes | family instruction/church service |
| 1st Communion | Reformation Sunday | N/A | card | Tracy Miller | yes | family instruction/church service |
| Middle school | July/Aug | 6th grade | devotion book | Faith group | yes | family/Pastor (do devotion, talk about importance) church service |
| Confirmation Camp | July | 6th-7th grade | bracelet, camp souvenirs | N/A | Luther Rock | |
| Confirmation | Pentecost | 7th grade | certificate, AAL gift, LBW | church | yes | Pastor instruction/church service |
| High School | July/Aug | 9th grade | Video/DVD | yes | family/Pastor viewing/discussion | |
| 16th Birthday | birthday | 16 yrs. | car item (cross/angel) | Chuck Benway | yes | church talk |
| Graduation | May/June | 18 yrs. | embroidered blanket | Vernadeen Stokes | yes | church service/luncheon |
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