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
“But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,”
— Galatians 4:4 (KJV) - 15 min
Sing
The Holy Child, the Living King — from 31 Days of Christmas Hymns. Play it once, then sing the chorus together.
- 15 min
Pray together
Faithful God, from the first garden to Joseph's workshop, You were keeping Your promise. Thank You that the fulness of the time has almost come. Keep us awake and ready for tomorrow. Amen.
- 15 min
Do one thing
Read Luke 2:1–7 by candlelight.
- 30 min
The story
Tell the whole Jesse Tree — read Isaiah 11:1 and your ornaments from Creation to Joseph together.
- 30 min
Print
- 60 min
Together: Tell the story round the table
Point to each ornament on your tree and let each person tell one part, from Creation to Joseph, until the whole story is told. Open
- 60 min
Talk about it
- Which story on the Jesse Tree did you like best?
- How do all these stories lead to Bethlehem?
- 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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