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
“And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of.”
— Genesis 28:15 (KJV) - 15 min
Sing
Hope Has Not Forgotten Us — from 31 Days of Christmas Hymns. Play it once, then sing the chorus together.
- 15 min
Pray together
Lord, You met Jacob when he was alone and far from home. Be with everyone we love who is travelling or lonely tonight. Keep us in all places, as You promised. Amen.
- 15 min
Do one thing
Tidy one room as if a guest were coming.
- 30 min
The story
Jesse Tree evening 6 · Jacob — read Genesis 28 in your Bible. Symbol to hang: a ladder.
For the children: Jacob in the Atlas.
- 30 min
Print
- 60 min
Together: Make room
Clear one shelf or corner and give what you find to someone who needs it — there was no room at the inn.
- 60 min
Talk about it
- Who do we know who is far from home this Advent?
- Where is a place you have felt close to God?
- 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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