Sunday was the first day of Advent, the season before Christmas when we get ready for Jesus’ coming again and remember His first coming.
Every night we light a candle and read a portion of scripture. Each candle has it’s own meeting and symbolism: Hope, Peace, Joy, Love and the Christ candle.
At our Family Nite service at church, we made mini advent wreaths in mini flower pots.
Buy purple (or blue), pink and white birthday candles; mini terra cotta flower pots; air dry clay; and fake greens.
First paint and/or decorate your pot however you would like. We used foam stickers and ribbon.
Then fill the pot with the air dry clay. Top with greenery.
Insert the candles into the clay. If you want to re-insert new candles in later, pull the candles out right away. After the clay dries you can take the candles in and out as you like or need.
Be sure to use your time as a family to spend time in prayer, the Word and talking about what your family is thankful for this holiday season!
You can look on-line for a Bible reading schedule… I especially like this one HERE.
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