Advent Day 19: Jonah and the Great Fish

All three paths are shown: 15 minutes, then more for 30, then more for 60.

15 min
Read the verse
“But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that that I have vowed. Salvation is of the LORD.”
— Jonah 2:9 (KJV)
15 min
Sing
No Room, Yet Love Arrives — from 31 Days of Christmas Hymns. Play it once, then sing the chorus together.
15 min
Pray together
Merciful God, Jonah ran away, and You still brought him back. When we run from what You ask, turn us around gently. Thank You that salvation is of the Lord. Amen.
15 min
Do one thing
Bake something to give away.
30 min
The story
Jesse Tree evening 18 · Jonah — read Jonah 1–2 in your Bible. Symbol to hang: a great fish.
For the children: Jonah for children.
30 min
Print
Colour square 17 on the printable calendar Ornament 18 · Jonah
60 min
Together: The story so far
Write the names from the Jesse Tree so far on slips of paper, mix them up, and put them back in order together.
60 min
Talk about it
1. Why did Jonah run away?
2. What did Jonah learn about God's mercy?
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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Jonah and the Great Fish