The Light

This past Sunday, Miss Elsa's class learned about prophecies. During the lesson, the changing liturgical colors, the significance of the Advent wreath, and the anticipation of Jesus' birth were discussed. The lesson highlighted the lives of prophets who, residing in the Land of Israel before Jesus, foretold the coming of someone special—communicating God's message through deep listening. The reading of scripture, accompanied by the lighting of the first Advent candle, prompted reflective questions about waiting, darkness, and the nature of the light described by Isaiah. The children actively engaged in contemplating these questions, pondering whether Isaiah referred to sunlight or a different kind of light, ultimately identifying Jesus as the awaited Light. Students also crafted tissue paper stained glass "windows," fostering a connection between the architecture of the church, the theme of light, and God's everlasting goodness.

The older students also discussed The Promise of a Savior in Isaiah 9:6-7, and Micah 5:2 then lit the first candle of the advent wreath with an accompanying prayer for “Hope”. We spent the remainder of the class discussing the Christmas pageant and the significance of each person’s part in the story of Christ’s birth.

God of hope, we light this candle as we prepare for the coming of your Son. Awaken our hearts to you this Advent season, so that when Christ arrives, we are ready to receive him with all our hearts, all our minds, and all our strength. Amen