The first candle is for hope. The children, 3 years through 3rd grade, said...
- Jesus came to save us. That gives us hope.
- Because He is the light for everyone.
- Because He brings us love.
The second candle is for peace. We pondered the prophecy of Isaiah 11:6-9...
- Animals are peaceful together.
- A child leads them.
- Knowledge of the Lord covers the earth like water.
- It sounds like Parousia!
The third candle is for joy. The children shared who received joy from Jesus...
- Mary.
- John the Baptist.
- The shepherds.
- The kings.
- Elizabeth.
- All of us!
The fourth candle, which we did not light, is for love. The children shared...
- Jesus loves us.
- Jesus dies for us to save us.
- AND He is risen!
- Jesus is the light and He brings us love.