Family with Teen(s)
Pray It!
Advent Prayer of Light Son of God,
You are the light of the world.
Shine your light on all our choices this day.
Create in us the ability to let your light shine forth for others.
We ask this in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Amen.
You are the light of the world.
Shine your light on all our choices this day.
Create in us the ability to let your light shine forth for others.
We ask this in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Read It!
DON’T WAIT FOR JESUS
by Christina Mead
Here is a list of things that I believe it is appropriate to wait for: A Pop Tart to toast, a fish to bite, your coffee to cool, your hair to turn gray before cracking cheesy jokes… Oh, and you should wait until December 20th to sneak a peek at your Christmas presents.... to read the rest click here
by Christina Mead
Here is a list of things that I believe it is appropriate to wait for: A Pop Tart to toast, a fish to bite, your coffee to cool, your hair to turn gray before cracking cheesy jokes… Oh, and you should wait until December 20th to sneak a peek at your Christmas presents.... to read the rest click here
MAKING WAY FOR A BABY
by Courtney Kissinger
The Angel Gabriel didn’t appear to me and tell me I was going to have a baby. But when a three-dollar pregnancy test did, I was thrilled. To read more.... click here
by Courtney Kissinger
The Angel Gabriel didn’t appear to me and tell me I was going to have a baby. But when a three-dollar pregnancy test did, I was thrilled. To read more.... click here
Share It!
Lifeteen has a wonderful Advent Companion for your teen. Click the picture on the right to find out how you can get one.
Do It!
By Jolene Roehlkepartain from Vibrant Faith
The four weeks before Christmas is known as the season of Advent in the church. It’s a time or waiting and preparation. As a family, talk about how to wait well.
Activity Plan
The four weeks before Christmas is known as the season of Advent in the church. It’s a time or waiting and preparation. As a family, talk about how to wait well.
Activity Plan
- Say this prayer aloud to begin.
- God, be with us during our times of waiting. Amen.
- Ask someone to read aloud Psalm 27:14:
- "Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!"
- Then ask another family member to read aloud Lamentations 3:25:
- "The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him."
- As a family, read the blog article Celebrating The Waiting: Why Advent Still Matters (see link below). Discuss these questions:
- What does Advent mean to you?
- Is the season of Advent relevant for today? Why or why not?
- What has been your past experience of Advent?
- What gives Advent meaning?
- When do you find yourself waiting?
- How do you wait well?
- Mark the four Sundays of Advent by lighting a candle each week and reading the corresponding scripture:
- Four Sundays before Christmas—Light one candle. Read aloud Isaiah 40:1-11.
- Three Sundays before Christmas—Light two candles. Read aloud Luke 1:68-79.
- Two Sundays before Christmas—Light three candles. Read aloud Philippians 4:4-7.
- One Sunday before Christmas—Light four candles. Read aloud Luke 1:26-38.
- On Christmas Day (or Christmas Eve)—Light one candle. Read aloud Luke 2:1-20.
- During Advent (and other times of waiting), talk about how to wait well and how to be patient.
