Faith + Open: Gather and light a candle. Open with a
favorite hymn (maybe “Go Tell it on the Mountain”). Prayer: God, while Christmas has come we are still
waiting for you. Every day we praise you. We know that you keep your promises and
will come again. In Jesus name, amen.
Faith + Share: read Luke 2: 22-40. Have a narrator and
someone read Simeon.
For
Adults: Simeon and Anna blessed Jesus and spoke to Mary about the
importance of this baby. In a way they were helpful and supportive voices for
these young parents. Who has been this voice for you in your life whether it is
in parenting or other life circumstances? What was it that they said that was
the most helpful or supportive? Have you offered words of blessing and
encouragement to someone?
For
children: Simeon and Anna were so excited to see Jesus when Mary and
Joseph took him to the temple (church)! Who are you excited to see when you go
to church? Who is excited to see you? Why do you look forward to seeing them?
For
all: Simeon and Anna gave a blessing to Jesus. Can you write or
say a blessing that you could give to a friend, family member or someone at
Church? Or can you write a poem of praise to God for people who love us?
Faith + Serve: Many communities have a significant number of
elderly people who may be lonely. Find an assisted living facility, or get a
list of elderly who can no longer leave their home and write cards of
blessings. You can either mail them or hand deliver them for a nice visit!
Faith + Blessing: Take the hands of the person that you are
going to bless and say “God cares for you and so do I!”
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