The Great Light

Last week, the younger students explored the theme of "The Great Light" from the prophecy of Isaiah 9:2. They began by discussing the changes in daylight as winter approaches and how this shift can remind us of darkness and light. This led into an introduction to Advent, a time of anticipation, and the role of prophets like Isaiah, who shared messages from God to help people prepare for someone special—Jesus, the “light of the world.” They also enjoyed making colorful tissue paper votive holders, symbolizing the light Jesus brings into the world. These votives serve as a reminder that even in darkness, we carry the light of Christ with us.​

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The older students explored the lesson, "The Holy Bible and the Books that Comprise It", focusing on its importance as a single sacred book made up of many different books that tell the unified history of the Kingdom of God. Through hands-on materials, including a divided cabinet with books color-coded by Testament and marked with symbols to aid in organization, they discovered the unique sections of the Bible. They also reviewed the Nativity pageant script, connecting its scenes with specific Biblical references, deepening their understanding of how these narratives shape the season’s message and the broader narrative of God’s love.