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Week 4—Week of March 11, 2018: Jesus Brings Light

Scripture: John 3:14-21


Symbol: Candle

Discussion & Activity: This week’s reading includes one of the most familiar verses of Scripture: John 3:16. You may want to recite this together each day this week. In addition to this verse, consider the message of light in the world contained in verses 19-21.

Light the candle. Dim the lights and together look at the light from the candle. Think about these words in the Scripture: “...the light has come into the world...” 
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Recall together where you have seen God’s light this week through the actions of others, in the news, in things that have happened in the family.

Create a poster of light. Cut out paper candles. Each day, write on a candle one way you have experienced God’s presence in the world. Glue this onto a larger sheet of paper or poster board. Daily, give thanks for how you see God’s light in the world.

​Take time for family members to say how they are doing with what they have added to and given up in their life.
 
Prayer: Gracious God: 
 We thank you so much for the many ways light comes into our world through Jesus. We ask you to help us notice daily when people do good things for others; when people care for the world you have created; when nations treat other nations in just ways. Help us notice the increasing light of each day. Receive our thanks and praise. In Jesus' name, we pray, Amen. 


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