2021 Advent Wreath Lighting Activities
Advent is the season when we prepare for the birth of Jesus!
An Advent wreath can help you get ready. Build a wreath and light the candle(s) each Sunday to center yourself on Christ as you read the accompanying prayer.
We have included paper ornaments and a scripture coloring page you can decorate while you ask some questions to generate discussion about hope, peace, joy, and love.
Extra materials are available at the church office if you weren't able to attend the November 28th "Make & Take" activity at church. Or, if you have your own candles and green paper, here are some instructions you can use (or adapt) according to what you already have at home.
Lisa Stewart
Foothills United Methodist Church
Children & Family Ministries
An Advent wreath can help you get ready. Build a wreath and light the candle(s) each Sunday to center yourself on Christ as you read the accompanying prayer.
We have included paper ornaments and a scripture coloring page you can decorate while you ask some questions to generate discussion about hope, peace, joy, and love.
Extra materials are available at the church office if you weren't able to attend the November 28th "Make & Take" activity at church. Or, if you have your own candles and green paper, here are some instructions you can use (or adapt) according to what you already have at home.
Lisa Stewart
Foothills United Methodist Church
Children & Family Ministries
1st SUNDAY OF ADVENT: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28
Light the first purple candle for hope. Pray: “Loving God, thank you for lighting our way. Help us to bring hope to others by shining your light for all to see. During this Advent season, we eagerly wait for the coming of Jesus. Amen.” Decorate the “HOPE” ornaments and color the scripture coloring page while you discuss what hope is. Display it a reminder that Jesus gives us hope. Questions:
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2nd SUNDAY OF ADVENT: DECEMBER 5
Light 1 purple candle and a second purple candle for peace. Pray: “Jesus, you are our greatest gift. Fill our homes with peace and make us ready to receive you. Amen.” Decorate the word “PEACE” and color the scripture coloring page while you discuss what peace is. Hang it on your tree as a reminder that Jesus brings us peace. Questions:
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3rd SUNDAY OF ADVENT: DECEMBER 12 Light the first and second purple candles and the pink candle for joy. Pray: “Living God, fill us with joy and wonder in all your creation. Help us to bring joy to others though our words and actions. Amen.” Decorate the “JOY” ornaments and color the scripture coloring page while you discuss what joy is. Display it as a reminder that Jesus gives us joy. Questions:
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4th SUNDAY OF ADVENT: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19
Light 2 purple candles, the pink candle, & the 3rd purple candle for love. Pray: “Creator God, fill us with a desire to love you and love our neighbors. Help us to listen to your voice in our lives each day. Amen.” Decorate the “LOVE” ornaments and color the scripture coloring page while you discuss what love is. Display it as a reminder that Jesus is love. Questions:
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CHRISTMAS EVE: DECEMBER 24
Light all purple and pink candles and the white Christ candle in the center. Pray: “Gracious and Loving God, thank you for coming to live among us. Throughout the coming year, help us to live with hope, love, joy, and peace. Amen.” Decorate the “CHRIST” ornaments and color the scripture coloring page while you discuss what it means that Jesus is the Christ. Display it as a reminder that Jesus is the Christ. Questions:
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