Dig in at Home

Watch Joy

Talk

• What sounds bring you joy?
• What things drain your joy?
• What can you do to remain joyful in all circumstances?

Challenge

• Make ‘Joy’ 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 Mary Did you Know?

Talk

• Do you think Mary knew any of these things about her son, Jesus?
• What surprises you about the things that Mary would have experienced as Jesus’ mother? 

Challenge

• Find (or finish making) your Advent wreath, light the third candle.
• Take some time to think, reflect and pray about the Joy that can be found in all circumstances.
• Advent Wreath craft idea instructions attached. 

Watch Painting Peace

Talk

• How does this video make you feel?
• What do you think God might be saying to you through this video?
• What would peace look like for yourself, family and world this year?

Challenge

• Create your own PEACE picture (use any medium) based on what you have learned about peace this week.
• Bless others by sharing your picture.

Watch  He is the Gift

Talk

• What part of this video did you like best?
• Where have you seen or experienced Jesus, the King?

Challenge

• Sing the words of the song as you watch the video.
• Write a poem, song or prayer about Jesus, the gift of peace and share it with someone.

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.