Candle Lighting Litany Leader (Let a child read)- Someone’s coming? Who’s coming? People: Jesus is coming! - Light a candle for each Sunday in Advent- Leader and People: Come into our hearts, Lord Jesus. There’s room in our hearts for you. The American Psychology Association’s research reports, “ family routines and rituals are powerful organizers of family life that offer stability during times of stress and transition.” [i] The Bible puts it this way, “Train children in the right way, and when old, they will not stray.” [ii] Family rituals become touchpoints for children throughout their lives. They can be opportunities to reconnect, to revisit, and to reset their days with a familiar series of words and actions. Advent is about new beginnings, so I offer this way of beginning your family meals or devotion times together as a family. It is from a family friend
Step into the world of Christian Formation. God's got the first step. What's the second step?