Watch Peace on Earth
Talk
- What part of this video stood out to you?
- What do you think is the key message of the video?
- How do you think you can help bring Peace on Earth?
Challenge
- Think and pray about where and how you could help restore peace in a relationship or situation this week.
- Ask God to help you plan, and then go ahead and do it.
Watch Peace word study
Talk
- What did you learn about peace from this video?
- How could you “make complete” or restore a relationship this week?
- Can you say the Biblical words for Peace? (Shalom, Eirene)
Challenge
- Look up the bible verses in the video. Add them to your Peace bunting.
- What other Peace references can you find in the bible?
Watch God's Story - Ruth
Talk
- What part of Ruth’s story did you like best?
- What do you think it means for you to be part of Ruth’s, and Jesus’ family?
Challenge
- Read the book of Ruth (it’s only short) and tell someone about what you learned.
Watch Peace
Talk
- Do you feel like this week is a week of Peace?
- When do you feel most at Peace?
- What can you do to bring peace in stressful or chaotic times?
Challenge
- Make ‘Peace’ bunting to hang in your home.
- Look up the Bible verses in the video. Add them to your bunting.
- Advent Bunting printable template and instructions attached.
Sunday 6 December: Watch The Greatest Treasure
Talk
- What is your greatest treasure?
- How do you treasure or demonstrate “peace with God” or “peace with others”?
Challenge
- Find (or finish making) your Advent wreath, light the second candle. Take some time to think, reflect and pray about Peace.
- Advent Wreath craft idea instructions attached.
Watch Painting Hope
Talk
- How does this video make you feel?
- What do you think God might be saying to you through this video?
- What is your hope for yourself, family and world this year?
Challenge
- Create your own HOPE picture (use any medium) based on what you have learned about hope this week.
- Bless others by sharing your picture.
Watch Jesus Geneology
Talk
- I wonder why the Book of Matthew starts with the genealogy of Jesus?
- What do you think is the most important part of Jesus’ family tree?
Challenge
- I wonder why the Book of Matthew starts with the genealogy of Jesus?
- What do you think is the most important part of Jesus’ family tree?
Watch Christmas in a Nutshell
Talk
- What stood out for you in this video?
- What questionable gifts have you given or received in the past?
- How has God showed up in your life in the past?
Challenge
- Read the words of this video aloud.
- Think about who you could share the gift and hope of Jesus with this week? Plan how you could, and then go ahead and do it.
Watch A Prayer for Advent
Talk
- What stands out for you in this prayer?
- What is your prayer or hope for this Advent season?
- How can you share Hope today?
Challenge
- Read the words of the prayer as you watch the video.
- Write your own Advent prayer and share it with someone