Today worldwide, Christians will light the Fourth Advent Wreath candle. The center one will be lit on Christmas Eve.
Today’s is commonly called the Peace Candle. Here are the readings from scripture for your family to hear, and the advent hymn.
PRAYER: [1] “Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your daily visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity…..
It is impossible to hide from God. Today’s Jesse Ornament is a whale, and the story of Jonah teaches us that God will not let us hide. He knows everything about us because He created us for His purposes. Jonah was told by God to go to Ninevah to try to save the city. He rebelled, but God got him there in a bizarre manner. Do we believe in miracles? Oh yes.
SCRIPTURE: [1]
The Lord spoke his…..
Old Testament prophecy is fascinating to read. This passage from Isaiah came true in the person of Jesus, the Christ. He bridged the gap between man and God, and God and man, and changed man’s understanding of who Almighty God is. Christianity it is the only religious system in which man does not reach God by doing rituals or trying to be “good.” Instead, God reached to man to redeem him and give him abundant life and eternity in His…..
Website was down yesterday. The Story for Jesse Tree was the account of Esther, beautiful inside and out. She saved the Jewish people from persecution. “Today’s story is the promise of the Messiah. Images to follow.
SCRIPTURE: [1]
Now those people live in darkness.
But they will see a great light. They live in a place that is very dark. But a light will shine on them.
God, you will cause the nation to grow. You will make…..
The Jesse Tree ornament for Day 14 has to do with sacrifice in the Old Testament.
SCRIPTURE: [1]
When he [King Ahab who mocked the prophet Elijah] saw Elijah, he said, “Is it you—the biggest troublemaker in Israel?”
Elijah answered, “I have not caused trouble in Israel. You and your father’s family have caused all this trouble. You have not obeyed the Lord’s commands. You have followed the Baals. Now tell all Israel to meet me at Mount…..
Week 3 of the Advent Wreath celebration is the Joy Candle. Here is the service prepared for you and your family to celebrate the third Sunday of Advent: Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, we praise You this day for the joy of knowing You through Your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. When man was buried in sin, with no hope and no joy, You gave us the Gift of Jesus, to help us know Your mercy and love, and to become…..
Honoring God is always our purpose. He gifts us with talents and abilities given to us for His use. This story illustrates that so well. From Advent Adventures, an example of how to honor God
The Jesse Tree symbol for today is wheat, a grain that appears often in the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. The Old Testament story of Ruth is told here.
THEME 12 LOYALTY AND LOVE
SCRIPTURE: [1]
Naomi said, “Look, your…..
The Jesse Tree symbol for today is wheat, a grain that appears often in the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. The Old Testament story of Ruth is told here.
THEME 12 LOYALTY AND LOVE
SCRIPTURE: [1]
Naomi said, “Look, your sister-in-law is going back to her own people and her own gods. Go back with her. But Ruth said, “Don’t ask me to leave you! Don’t beg me not to follow you! Every place you…..
day 12: THE BUTTERFLY
“The butterfly has long been a symbol of life after death. The remarkable transformation that takes place during the metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly beautifully illustrates the promise found in I Corinthians 15:52: ‘The dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed’
PRAYER:
Dear Heavenly Father:
We thank You for the story of the caterpillar and the butterfly. We thank You for transformation, for that is…..
THE LAMB
“This symbolic ‘Lamb of God’ is often known by its Latin name Angus Dei. John 1:29 records that upon seeing Jesus coming toward him, John the Baptist exclaimed, “Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sins of the world.” The lamb, pure and faultless, was used as the preferred sacrifice in the Old Testament. Only Jesus, however, could ever truly be the ‘perfect sacrifice’ for the sins of mankind.”
PRAYER:
Dear Heavenly Father:
We think of…..