Advent Calendar 2025 and Prayer Diary
Light in the Darkness
But you are God’s chosen and special people. You are a group of royal priests and a holy nation. God has brought you out of darkness into his marvellous light. Now you must tell all the wonderful things that he has done. 1 Peter 2 v9.
Once again Jesus spoke to the people. This time he said, “I am the light for the world! Follow me, and you won’t be walking in the dark. You will have the light that gives life.” John 8 v12
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We three kings: The Star
Daily Prayer: Today we are praying for all who feel lonely and unwanted, even (or especially) at Christmas.
Thank you Jesus for all our family and friends. Thank you for parties and celebrations. Teach us how to make lonely people welcome.
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[Tap here] Daily Bible reading: Revelation 21 v1-7, 22-23
Daily Bible reading: Revelation 21 v1-7, 22-23
1 I saw a new heaven and a new earth. The first heaven and the first earth had disappeared, and so had the sea. 2 Then I saw New Jerusalem, that holy city, coming down from God in heaven. It was like a bride dressed in her wedding gown and ready to meet her husband.
3 I heard a loud voice shout from the throne:
God’s home is now with his people. He will live with them, and they will be his own. Yes, God will make his home among his people. 4 He will wipe all tears from their eyes, and there will be no more death, suffering, crying, or pain. These things of the past are gone forever.
5 Then the one sitting on the throne said:
I am making everything new. Write down what I have said. My words are true and can be trusted. 6 Everything is finished! I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will freely give water from the life-giving fountain to everyone who is thirsty. 7 All who win the victory will be given these blessings. I will be their God, and they will be my people.
22 I did not see a temple there. The Lord God All-Powerful and the Lamb were its temple. 23 And the city did not need the sun or the moon. The glory of God was shining on it, and the Lamb was its light.
All-Age Activity: Christmas Quiz. Four answers are given each time: A, B, C, D, but only one of them is correct. You have to choose the one answer that is correct.
(Answers will be given tomorrow – Dec 22nd)
1 What was the name of the angel who spoke to Mary?
A) Gabriel B) Michael C) Raphael D) Ezekiel
2 Which town did Mary live in?
A) Bethlehem B) Jerusalem C) Capernaum D) Nazareth
3 What was the name of Mary’s relative who was also going to have a baby?
A) Martha B) Elizabeth C) Joanna D) Sarah
4 What was the name of the Roman Emperor in those days?
A) Quirinius B) Julius C) Augustus D) Herod
5 Where did Joseph have to go?
A) Bethlehem B) Jerusalem C) Capernaum D) Nazareth
6 What were the first words that the angel said to the shepherds?
A) Hurry to Bethlehem B) Don’t be afraid C) The Saviour has been born D) Peace on earth
7 What was the name of the King of Judea when Jesus was born?
A) Solomon B) Archelaus C) David D) Herod
8 Where did the wise men come from?
A) The north B) The south C) The west D) The east
9 Where did the wise men go first?
A) Bethlehem B) Jerusalem C) Capernaum D) Nazareth
10 How did the wise men feel when they saw the star leading them to the place where Jesus was?
A) Afraid and trembling B) Thrilled and excited C) Confused and doubtful D) Thoughtful and nervous
Answers to yesterday’s (Dec 20th) activity: Correct order is F, H, D, B, C, E, G, A.
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