Dig in at Home

Watch Jesus Geneology

Talk

• I wonder why the Book of Matthew starts with the genealogy of Jesus?
• What do you think is the most important part of Jesus’ family tree?  

Challenge

• I wonder why the Book of Matthew starts with the genealogy of Jesus?
• What do you think is the most important part of Jesus’ family tree?   

Watch  Christmas in a Nutshell

Talk

• What stood out for you in this video?
• What questionable gifts have you given or received in the past?
• How has God showed up in your life in the past?

Challenge

• Read the words of this video aloud.
• Think about who you could share the gift and hope of Jesus with this week? Plan how you could, and then go ahead and do it.

Watch A Prayer for Advent 

Talk

• What stands out for you in this prayer?
• What is your prayer or hope for this Advent season?
• How can you share Hope today?

Challenge

• Read the words of the prayer as you watch the video.
• Write your own Advent prayer and share it with someone 

Watch Hope word study

Talk

• What did you learn about Hope from this video?
• Would you say you have bold hope?
• Can you say the Biblical words for Hope? (Yakhal, Qavah, Elpis)

Challenge

• Look up the bible verses in the video. Add them to your Hope bunting.
• What other Hope references can you find in the bible?

Watch Hope

Talk

• What things do you hope for?
• When have you felt hopeless? What helped you at that time?
• How does or could Jesus bring you hope?

Challenge

• Make ‘Hope’ bunting to hang in your home.
• Look up the Bible verses in the video. Add them to your bunting.
• Advent Bunting printable template and instructions attached.

Watch Advent in Two Minutes

Talk

• What new things did this teach you about Advent?
• What is your favourite part of preparing for Christmas?
• What things do you and your household do to prepare for Jesus?

Challenge

• Can you say all the words while watching the video? 
• Make an Advent wreath to display in your home and light the first candle. Take some time to think, reflect and pray about Hope.
• Advent Wreath craft idea instructions attached. 

Day 15 of 15 Days of Thanksgiving

Read: Acts 20:35 

Action: Reflecting over the past 15 days on God’s grace and goodness. Now is the time for your response. Electronically, or in person, make your thanksgiving gift to Emmanuel UC.

Day 14 of 15 Days of Thanksgiving

Read: Psalm 139:14 

Action:  Give thanks that God loves you just as you are. Listen to the sounds of God’s creation around you. 

Day 13 of 15 Days of Thanksgiving

Read: I Chronicles 16:34 

Action: Sunday is the day we bring our Thanksgiving offerings, have you prayed about your offering and discussed it with your family?