Advent Day 21: Zechariah and Elizabeth

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

15 min
Read the verse
“To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
— Luke 1:79 (KJV)
15 min
Sing
Glory in the Shepherds' Field — from 31 Days of Christmas Hymns. Play it once, then sing the chorus together.
15 min
Pray together
God of surprises, You answered Zechariah and Elizabeth after many years of waiting. Comfort everyone we know who is still waiting for an answer. Guide our feet into the way of peace. Amen.
15 min
Do one thing
Name one good gift from this year.
30 min
The story
Jesse Tree evening 20 · Zechariah and Elizabeth — read Luke 1:5–25 in your Bible. Symbol to hang: a censer.
For the children: Luke's Gospel.
30 min
Print
Colour square 19 on the printable calendar Ornament 20 · Zechariah and Elizabeth
60 min
Together: Zechariah's song
Read Zechariah's song in Luke 1:68–79 aloud, taking turns verse by verse.
60 min
Talk about it
1. Why do you think Zechariah could not speak until John was born?
2. What are we still praying about as a family?
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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Zechariah and Elizabeth