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Be the light
Day 4 · Wednesday, September 9

Be the light

Let your light shine before others.
Matthew 5:16

Small acts of service light up a dark week.

The set for today
Bible reading · Matthew 5:14–16

You are the light

How to
  1. Read together.
  2. Ask: what small light can you be this week?
  3. Pick one act of service a day.
For example — A ‘lamp under a basket’ helps no one — do it where it helps.
Activity

One light a day

How to
  1. Make a little chart of the week.
  2. Each day, one act of service.
  3. Colour a candle when it's done.
For example — Set the table without being asked; check on a neighbour.
You'll needPapercrayons
Prayer

Shine in us

How to
  1. Gather close, make the Sign of the Cross.
  2. Say it slowly together, a line at a time.
  3. End with the Sign of the Cross.
For example — Lord, let our little lights shine for others. Amen.
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