How much time do you have tonight?
All three paths are shown: 15 minutes, then more for 30, then more for 60.
- 15 min
Read the verse
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
— Psalm 23:1 (KJV) - 15 min
Sing
My Soul Makes Room for Wonder — from 31 Days of Christmas Hymns. Play it once, then sing the chorus together.
- 15 min
Pray together
Good Shepherd, David sang that with You he would not want. Fill our house with joy this week, the kind that does not depend on presents. Lead us beside still waters. Amen.
- 15 min
Do one thing
Sit together in silence for one minute.
- 30 min
The story
Jesse Tree evening 14 · David — read 1 Samuel 17; Psalm 23 in your Bible. Symbol to hang: a harp or sling.
For the children: David and Goliath.
- 30 min
Print
Colour square 13 on the printable calendarOrnament 14 · David
- 60 min
Together: Carry a light
On December 13, hear Lucy and the Light and carry a meal or a note to a neighbour.
- 60 min
Talk about it
- What does a good shepherd do for his sheep?
- What has given our family real joy this year?
- 60 min
Light a candle
Light 3 candles on the Advent wreath (the rose-coloured one, for joy). How to keep the wreath.
Then light a candle for someone you carry in your heart on Light a Candle Together.
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