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
“Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.”
— Isaiah 60:1 (KJV) - 15 min
Sing
A Lamp Beside the Window · sung again today — from 31 Days of Christmas Hymns. Play it once, then sing the chorus together.
- 15 min
Pray together
Lord, You told Your people to arise and shine because their light had come. Let the light of Jesus shine through our family. Draw people from every nation to You. Amen.
- 15 min
Do one thing
Make a paper star for the window to wait for the Wise Men.
- 30 min
The story
The nations come to the light — read Isaiah 60:1–6 together.
- 30 min
Print
- 60 min
Together: Make a star
Cut out a paper star together and hang it in the window for the Wise Men's journey.
- 60 min
Talk about it
- Who were the nations Isaiah talked about?
- How can our family shine for God this week?
- 60 min
Light a candle
Light all four candles and the white Christ candle in the middle. 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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