Change text size: A A A Change contrast: Normal Dark Light
Related Bible reading(s): Luke 3.7-18

Go with God

Consider together what you have explored, what that means for each of you and how it might influence your daily lives. (10 mins)

Activities marked with an asterisk  next to the activity title are in addition to the resources in the Ready to go sessions. Suggested timings for these activities are also shown. NB The inclusion of additional activities varies from week to week.

 

FOR CHILDREN

Childrens Session
  • Place a small branch or mini Christmas tree in the centre of the group and give everyone a bauble or other tree decoration.
  • Ask the children, in their own time, to go and hang the decoration on the tree or branch and, as they do, to think about how they can be a sign of the good news this week, as many Christmas activities are happening.

 

Go with God 24/7

Encourage the children to put their faith into action

Do one thing differently this week to live for God and be a sign of the good news.
E A

 

Before you finish, give out the ROOTS at home resource to encourage faith at home.

 

Childrens Session
Very young childrens Session

Sing

To the tune: Hakuna Matata (chorus)

The season of waiting, what a wonderful chime.
We think of the prophets, Mary, John and signs.
We’ll wait for Jesus, make the most of this time.
These are special days, to sing God’s praise,
enjoy your Advent!

 

FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Young people Session
  • Have an open and honest discussion to try and answer the question, ‘What should we do?’, remembering that John gave specific advice.
  • Ask the young people to consider what they, as young people, in this time, should do to be a sign of the good news this week.

 

Go with God 24/7

If you do not already wear a cross or similar symbol of the Christian faith, consider doing that this week and being prepared to talk to others about what this sign means.
E S A

 

Before you finish, give out the ROOTS at home resource to encourage faith at home.

 

Spiritual styles abbreviations
W Word E Emotion S Symbol A Action
Read our Spiritual Styles articles
General information and website help
020 3887 8916
Roots for Churches Ltd
86 Tavistock Place
WC1H 9RT
Registered Charity No. 1097466. Registered Company No. 04346069. Registered in England.
Subscription services
020 3887 8916
Roots for Churches Ltd
Unit 12, Branbridges Industrial Estate,
East Peckham TN12 5HF
Stay in touch
The ROOTS ecumenical partnership
Bringing together Churches and other Christian organisations since 2002
© Copyright 2002-2024, Roots for Churches Ltd. All rights reserved. Print ISSN: 2040-4832 and 2635-280X; Online ISSN: 2635-2818.
This resource is taken from www.rootsontheweb.com and is copyright © 2002-2024 ROOTS for Churches.