Time for a Savior Advent 4: Time for a Manger!

Welcome

What time is it? It's Advent! It's time for a Savior! It's time for a MANGER!

Join us these days of Advent as we wait for Jesus, our Savior, and His birth in a manger. He comes with LOVE for us.

Lighting of the Advent Wreath

The Advent wreath helps us count up to Christmas. You can make one or purchase one. Each week a candle is lit until Jesus' birthday is here. He is the light of the world, the one we celebrate and anticipate. The fourth week of Advent we light the LOVE candle.

You can go on Pinterest for many more craft ideas!

There are many wax candle options with a simple search.

Light one candle for LOVE! When have you felt LOVE this week?

His Manger is a Throne

Let's sing and celebrate LOVE born for us!

Scripture

Luke 2:6-7 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

The story of Christmas is a story of LOVE.

Talk

How is the story of Christmas a story of love? Why is Jesus being born in a manger (a place for animals) so special?

Engage with the Story

Love in a manger: ADD hearts to any manger scene decorations you have in your home to remind you that It's a story of Love for you and the whole world.

Pray + Bless

Jesus, In love, You come for us and are born in a manger. We give thanks and celebrate your birth. Amen.

Lay hands on each other as a family and say: "Jesus comes with LOVE for you born in a manger."

Credits:

Created with images by Guy Sagi - "Holiday candle burning brightly with a Christmas tree lighted behind" • undrey - "watercolor heart. Concept - love, relationship, art, painting"