Second Church Steps

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