Week Two: Hope

Reader: Today we re-light the candle of hope and light the candle of love. Jesus demonstrated love during His life and ministry. As we prepare for the celebration of Christ’s birth, we pray we would know the love of God and be filled with His love for others.

Light the first and second candle

Read John 3:16

Sing: “Silent Night”
last verse: Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love's pure light Radiant beams from thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth. Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.
Prayer: Redeeming God, thank you for revealing Your love for us by sending Your Son. We pray You would help us love others the way You have loved us. May this Christmas season be a time we strive to show love to all people. Amen

Daily Family Activities:

Monday- Memorize John 3:16 with your family and discuss how great God’s love must be for Him to sacrifice His own Son for our good.
Tuesday- Call a family member today just to let them know you love them and are thinking of them.
Wednesday- God calls us to love one another. Think of someone in your church and pray for them today.
Thursday- Take time today to tell your children or spouse one thing you love about them.
Friday- Think of someone in your community who could use some love this season. Drop by for a visit or do a ding-dong ditch to let them know you care for them. (Ding Dong Ditch: Buy a box of ding dongs, write an anonymous note, ring the bell, and run!)