Advent Day 24: Joseph the Faithful · Tuesday, December 22

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

15 min
Read the verse
“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.”
— Matthew 1:21 (KJV)
15 min
Sing
The Wonder of the Manger — from 31 Days of Christmas Hymns. Play it once, then sing the chorus together.
15 min
Pray together
Lord, Joseph listened to Your angel and took care of Mary and the child. Bless the fathers and the grandfathers in our family. Make all of us quiet and faithful helpers. Amen.
15 min
Do one thing
Set out the nativity figures.
30 min
The story
Jesse Tree evening 23 · Joseph of Nazareth — read Matthew 1:18–25 in your Bible. Symbol to hang: a hammer.
For the children: Joseph of Nazareth.
30 min
Print
Colour square 22 on the printable calendar Ornament 23 · Joseph of Nazareth
60 min
Together: A quiet, faithful job
Each person does one quiet job for the family, the way Joseph did, and tells no one until tomorrow.
60 min
Talk about it
1. What brave thing did Joseph do?
2. Why is Jesus' name so important?
60 min
Light a candle
Light 4 candles 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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Joseph the Faithful