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1st December
We are waiting
for the God of
Compassion
The Lord has compassion
for those who respect him,
as a father has compassion
Advent Thought
for his children.
As you write your Christmas cards say
Psalm 103:13
a little prayer for the person you are
sending each card to.
Joke: What Christmas tree can't you climb?
A lavatory (lav-a-tree)!!!!
We are waiting
for the God of
Light
2nd December
God is light
and in him
there is no darkness at all.
1John 1:5
Advent thought
give up using any games
consoles for 1 day and
spend the time with your
family.
Quiz question: What colour are the
berries of the mistletoe plant?
White
3rd
December
We are waiting
for the God of
Peace
Jesus said, ‘I leave you peace,
my peace I give you.
I do not give it to you
as the world does.
So don’t let your hearts
be troubled or afraid.
John 14:27
Advent thought:
Today is the third day of Advent.
Let us think about 3 people who
we can make a difference to
today.
Quiz question:
Christmas quiz question - what
are the names of Santa's 8
reindeer?
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer,
Vixen, Comet, Cupid,
Donner, Blitzen.
*Rudolf was not part of the
original reindeers but came later
from the song - Rudolf the red
nose reindeer!*
4th December
Joke:
What happened to the man who
stole an Advent Calendar?
He got 25 days
We are waiting
for the God of
Hope
Be joyful because
you have hope.
Be patient when trouble comes,
and pray at all times.
Romans 12:12
Advent thought
Advent is a time of preparation for the
coming of Christ. Let us use this as an
opportunity to help change the lives of
others. During Advent we must try and be
more generous to people and help those
less fortunate than ourselves. We can do
this by giving donations to charity, shoe
boxes or toys for children and food for
those in need. Our generosity can make a
big difference to someone's life.
5th December
Advent thought
Today let us try to listen to each other.
Today try to tell your friends and family
something
that you love about them.
Make someone smile today.
Take time today to remember all the things
we have to be grateful for.
Joke:
Why did no one bid for Rudolph
and Blitzen on eBay?
Because they were two deer.
We are waiting
for the God of
Life
Jesus said:
‘I came to give life
– life in all its fullness.
John 10:10
6th December
We are waiting
for the God of
Wonder
God of awesome wonder –
God has given a son to us.
so many things to thank you for.
He will be responsible
Today, especially,
for leading the people.
we say thanks
His name will be
for the generous love of Mary.
Wonderful Counsellor,
As she says ‘yes’ to you,
Powerful God.
she opens up our world
Isaiah 9:6
to the love of Jesus.
Help us to say ‘yes’ to you as well.
And teach us the gift of wonder
for all that surrounds us.
7th December
We are waiting
for the God of
Justice
Where injustice reigns:
Jesus said: ‘What makes you think
Lord, let me bring justice.
God won't step in and work justice
If things are unfair:
for his chosen people,
Lord, let me make them fair again.
who continue to cry out for help?
If people are troubled:
Won't he stick up for them?
Lord, help me to ease their fears.
I assure you, he will.
And if I treat others unjustly:
He will not drag his feet.’
Lord, open my eyes.
Luke 18:7
Amen.
8th December
We are waiting
for the God of
Family
The angel said to Mary:
Do not be afraid Mary
For you have found favour with God.
And you will conceive in your womb
Advent thought:
And bear a son, and you will name
Let us remember all those who
him Jesus.
will not experience the warmth
Joke:
and joy of a loving family this
What do you sing at a snowman's
Christmas. Let the light of
birthday party?
Christ shine on them so that
Frrrrreeeeeze a jolly good fellow!
they may feel the peace and
love of the Christmas season.
We are waiting
for the God of
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Healing
Some people brought a man
who could neither hear nor speak
and asked Jesus to lay a healing
hand on him. He took the man off by
himself, put his fingers in the man's
Advent thought:
ears and some spit on the man’s
Be someone else's sunshine.
Be the reason someone smiles tongue. Then Jesus looked up in
prayer, groaned mightily, and
today.
commanded, “Ephphatha! – Open
Advent Joke:
up!”And it happened. The man's
What goes oh,oh,oh?
hearing was clear and his speech
Santa walking backwards.
plain – just like that.
Matthew 7:31-32
9 December
10th
December
Advent thought:
"Express your love in joy
and laughter"
Joke:
What do you get when you cross a
snowman with a vampire?
Frost bite
We are waiting
for the God of
Simplicity
Jesus called the Twelve
and commissioned them to preach
the good news of God’s kingdom
and heal the sick.
He said, ‘Don’t load yourselves up
with equipment.
Keep it simple;
you are the equipment.’
Luke 9:2-3
11th December
Advent thought:
During the lead up to Christmas
we spend a lot of time thinking
about gifts; what we hope to
unwrap on Christmas morning
and what we can buy for those
we love.
During Advent, think about all
the gifts and talents that you
have been blessed with and
think about how you can use
them for the good of others.
We are waiting
for the God of
Mercy
The Lord does great things;
his miracles are unforgettable.
Lord is kind and merciful.
Psalm 111:2,4
Quiz question:
What well known Christmas song refers to
Mrs B. White?
White Christmas
We are waiting
th
for the God of
Good News
Jesus read the scroll of the prophet
Advent thought:
Isaiah.
This Advent let us try to
cherish the friends that
“God's Spirit is on me;
bring us joy and make
he’s chosen me to preach
us feel loved. Help us
the Message of good news to the poor,
be truthful, kind and
Sent me to announce
respectful to them. May
pardon to prisoners
we celebrate our
friendship in all that we
and recovery of sight to the blind,
do and be grateful for
To set the burdened and battered free,
the happy times we
to announce,
spend together.
“This is God's year to act!”
Joke:
Luke 4:16-21
Teacher: If I have £2 and ask Ebenezer
12 December
Scrooge for another £3, how much will I
have?
Pupil: £2 teacher!
Teacher: You don’t know your arithmetic
Pupil: Please, miss, you don’t know Scrooge
We are waiting
th
for the God of
Love
Jesus said:
‘I give you a new command:
Love each other
love each other.
as I have loved you…
You must love each other
Your words are a challenge, Jesus,
as I have loved you.’
since we know how difficult
John 13:34
it can be to love.
But help us, we pray,
to see your words as an opportunity an opportunity to dare to love others,
even those we’d rather not.
Help this love to warm our hearts
this Advent,
and so to bring happiness
and goodness to each other.
13 December
14th
December
We are waiting
for the God of
Surprises
God of surprises,
The angel assured her,
you changed the world
“Mary, you have nothing to fear.
when you were born
God has a surprise for you:
in a Bethlehem stable.
You will become pregnant
Surprise us now
and give birth to a son
by being born again
and call his name Jesus.”
in our lives this Advent.
Luke 1:32-33
We pray that we’ll have strong faith
that is able to move mountains
and change attitudes.
Surprise us, Lord,
with your wisdom and love!
Amen.
15th December
Joke: How does good King
Wenceslas like his pizzas?
Deep pan, crisp and even
We are waiting
for the God of
Encouragement
Mary said to Elizabeth:
“God took one good look at me,
and look what happened –
I’m the most fortunate woman on earth!
What God has done for me
will never be forgotten
…The starving poor sat down to a banquet;
the callous rich were left out in the cold…
It’s exactly what he promised...”
from Luke 1:46-55
Advent thought:
This Christmas give the gift of your time to the ones you
love.
16th
December
Advent thought:
Remembering good events is a
useful way of being grateful. What
memory makes you happy?
Joke:
What athlete is the warmest at
Christmas?
A long jumper
We are waiting
for the God of
Generosity
The Lord is righteous
And loves good deeds;
Those who do them
Will live in his presence.
Psalm 11:7
17th December
Advent thought:
Sit for 5 minutes in quiet and
thank God for coming to us
at Christmas.
Quiz question:
Where do Christmas trees
originate from?
Latvia
We are waiting
for the God of
Friendship
And you are my friends if you
do what I command you. I do not
call you servants any longer,
because servants do not know
what their master is doing. I call
you friends because I have told
you everything I have learnt
from my Father.
John 15:14-15
18th December
Advent thought:
Be an advent angel today
and do something kind.
Quiz question:
Who were the first people
to visit Jesus?
Shepherds
We are waiting
for the God of
Courage
So do not be afraid of people.
Whatever is now covered up will
be uncovered, and every secret
will be made known.
Matthew 10:26
19th
December
Advent thought:
Visit the Crib in Church and say
a prayer for a family member.
Joke:
What never eats at
Christmas?
The turkey, it’s usually
STUFFED!!
We are waiting
for the God of
Understanding
Jesus said, “come to
me, all you that are
weary and carrying
We pray with joy, Lord,
heavy burdens, and I
at the end of this busy term.
will give you rest.
As we head into
Matthew 11:28
the Christmas holidays,
just remind us why we
celebrate
and who we celebrate.
As Jesus is born in
Bethlehem,
we pray that he may be born
in us too,
and that we may take his
good news
to everyone we meet.
Amen.
20th December
Lord, you are the Light
Of all nations.
Your are our hope
And our Peace.
As we wait for the promise of
Christmas
May we remember all the great
promises
That you have made to
your chosen people.
We are waiting
for the God of
Promise
I make this covenant with you: I
promise that you will be the
ancestor of many nations.
I will keep my promise to you
and to your descendants in
future generations as an
everlasting covenant.
Genesis 17:4 and 7
21st December
We are waiting
for the God of
Celebration
Dear God, we praise you!
You are the source of all
At that time Jesus, was filled by
wisdom and holiness.
joy by the Holy Spirit, said, “I
Bless each one of us
Father, Lord of heaven and
As we end this term together.
earth! I thank you because you
Help us to grow
have hidden these things from
As we celebrate the Birth of Christ the wise and learned, and
Jesus.
revealed them to little children.
Amen
Yes, Father, for this is what you
were pleased to do.
Luke 10:21
22nd December
We are waiting
for the God of
Forgiveness
Get rid of all bitterness,
passion, and anger.
No more shouting or insults,
no more hateful feelings
of any sort. Instead be kind and
tender-hearted to one another,
and forgive one another as God
has forgiven you through Christ.
Ephesians 4:31-32
God, we praise you!
You do such great things for us all,
filling us with life and energy,
giving us such potential to shine.
Bless us as we look to the future,
help us as we try to live simply
to recognise that we are serving you
and our brothers and sisters.
23rd December
We are waiting
for the God of
Unity
Lord Jesus,
So there is no difference
The angels who announced your birth between Jews and Gentiles,
sang of peace; and Mary your mother between slaves and free
treasured their words in her heart.
people,
Today we strive to bring about a world between men and women;
where all your children live in unity, you are all one in union with
Free from the threat of violence and
Christ Jesus.
war.
Galatians 3:28
May we be lovers of peace,
givers and creators of hope.
We long for the time when those
who go hungry
are filled with good things
and the lowly are raised high.
Amen
We are waiting
for the God of
Joy
24th December
The angel said to the shepherds,
‘Do not be afraid,
I bring you news of great joy.
Today a saviour
has been born to you,
he is Christ the Lord.’
Luke 2:12
We pray with joy, Lord,
at the end of this busy term.
As we head into
the Christmas holidays,
just remind us why we celebrate
and who we celebrate.
As Jesus is born in Bethlehem,
we pray that he may be born in us too,
and that we may take his good news
to everyone we meet.
Amen.