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
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
— Isaiah 9:6 (KJV) - 15 min
Sing
Bethlehem, Small and Chosen — from 31 Days of Christmas Hymns. Play it once, then sing the chorus together.
- 15 min
Pray together
Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Prince of Peace, Isaiah saw You coming long before Bethlehem. Thank You for keeping Your word across all those years. Help us wait for You with joy. Amen.
- 15 min
Do one thing
Each person names one thing they trust God for.
- 30 min
The story
Jesse Tree evening 17 · Isaiah — read Isaiah 9 in your Bible. Symbol to hang: a scroll.
For the children: Isaiah in the Atlas.
- 30 min
Print
Colour square 16 on the printable calendarOrnament 17 · Isaiah
- 60 min
Together: Hear this week's hymn again
Play this week's Sunday hymn again and let each person choose one line to talk about. Open
- 60 min
Talk about it
- Which of the names in Isaiah 9:6 do you like best?
- How long do you think Isaiah's people had to wait?
- 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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