“A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse.”
Isaiah 11:1
Long before Christmas, God's friends promised the Light was coming.
The set for today
Bible reading · Isaiah 11:1–9
The promise
How to
- Read slowly.
- Point out the animals living in peace.
- Ask: what would a gentle world look like?
For example — The wolf living with the lamb — draw the picture together after.
Game
Nativity Bingo (round 1)
How to
- Hand out bingo cards.
- Call the symbols of the story.
- First line shouts ‘Emmanuel!’
For example — Free to print from the games hub — one card per person.
You'll needPrinted Nativity Bingo cards
Prayer
Waiting prayer
How to
- Gather close, make the Sign of the Cross.
- Say it slowly together, a line at a time.
- End with the Sign of the Cross.
For example — God of the prophets, you always keep your word. Help us wait with hope. Amen.
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