Epiphany

Last week, students learned about the meaning of Epiphany and reflected on some key points of this special event:

• Jesus is for all people – not just for the people of Israel.
  
• The magi brought gifts of great wealth and significance to Jesus: gold     acknowledges his kingship; frankincense his deity, and myrrh his humanity.
  
• The commitment of the magi to follow the great light offers a model response for all who desire the fullness of God’s life.
  

The Level I students listened to a story about the magi, and then each beautifully decorated a wooden star shape. The older students enjoyed seeing real Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh and then prepared Epiphany Blessing Kits complete with chalk to take home--a great way to start the new year!