The tradition of having a family Bible has been around for centuries. Some of these Bibles became family heirlooms and served as a place to write and document family history. Whether you are blessing an older family heirloom Bible or a newer one just purchased to begin this tradition in your family, this Blessing the Family Bible Milestone Moment provides a moment to gather and affirm God’s presence reminding us of the importance of God’s Word in our lives.

This Milestone Moment consists of two pages that are reproducible in your local setting. It can be sent in emails or printed.
· Page 1 describes the significance of the moment and the importance of observing it.
· Page 2 provides a conversation guide* that includes talking and listening to one another, reading a verse/s from the Bible, and a prayer and blessing. It includes a food for thought question on how one might show love for one’s neighbor through an act of service.

All Milestone Moment Conversation Guides are designed and based on the *Four Key Faith Formation Practices of Caring Conversations, Devotions, Rituals and Traditions, and Service. These practices encourage us to grow in our faith through personal, trusted relationships.

These Bible Stone for Gifting pottery stones are individually hand-crafted and available at a low cost to purchase and gift as meaningful reminders of this Milestone Moment. They are wonderful keepsakes to remind us of the importance of the Family Bible and to continue to use it as a book of faith.