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
Watch Hope word study
Talk
- What did you learn about Hope from this video?
- Would you say you have bold hope?
- Can you say the Biblical words for Hope? (Yakhal, Qavah, Elpis)
Challenge
- Look up the bible verses in the video. Add them to your Hope bunting.
- What other Hope references can you find in the bible?
Watch Hope
Talk
- What things do you hope for?
- When have you felt hopeless? What helped you at that time?
- How does or could Jesus bring you hope?
Challenge
- Make ‘Hope’ 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.
Watch Advent in Two Minutes
Talk
- What new things did this teach you about Advent?
- What is your favourite part of preparing for Christmas?
- What things do you and your household do to prepare for Jesus?
Challenge
- Can you say all the words while watching the video?
- Make an Advent wreath to display in your home and light the first candle. Take some time to think, reflect and pray about Hope.
- Advent Wreath craft idea instructions attached.
Day 15 of 15 Days of Thanksgiving
Read: Acts 20:35
Action: Reflecting over the past 15 days on God’s grace and goodness. Now is the time for your response. Electronically, or in person, make your thanksgiving gift to Emmanuel UC.