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
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”
— Genesis 1:1 (KJV) - 15 min
Sing
They That Wait upon the Lord — from 31 Days of Christmas Hymns. Play it once, then sing the chorus together.
- 15 min
Pray together
Maker of heaven and earth, thank You for the light, the sea, the trees and every one of us around this table. Help us see Your hand in ordinary things tomorrow. Amen.
- 15 min
Do one thing
Pin the printable Advent calendar to the fridge where everyone can see it.
- 30 min
The story
Jesse Tree evening 1 · Creation — read Genesis 1 in your Bible. Symbol to hang: sun and moon.
For the children: Creation for children.
- 30 min
Print
- 60 min
Together: Start the calendar
Pin the printable Advent calendar to the fridge and colour one square each evening.
- 60 min
Talk about it
- Which thing God made do you love most, and why?
- If God made everything good, how should we treat what He made?
- 60 min
Light a candle
Light 1 candle on the Advent wreath. 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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