Be an Example of Hope, Week One
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How We Bring the Light Together
When I first got this job, it took me awhile to connect all the dots around Light a Candle. I knew about the devotional part, but I did not know the history. As you join in this time of preparation towards Children’s Sabbath (October 22), here are some insights that may help you as they have helped me.
It is about the children. First and foremost, we are striving to give you, families, singles, and even children ways to focus on creating relationships that heal for all children.
Children’s Sabbath is part of the Children’s Defense Fund’s “Faith-Based Initiative” programs. Our denomination uses Light a Candle as just one way to let individuals and churches take a moment to remember that God’s children need us. There are many other creative ways that are listed on the Children’s Sabbath website to participate. They include worship, mission work, and more. These can be done as a family, an individual, or as a church alongside our daily devotions.
Devotional life includes prayer and study. Over these next few weeks I invite you to study and pray through the scriptures, resources, and devotions. Take a few minutes to follow the links and see the types of conversations waiting for you with the Holy Spirit. Share what you learn, what bothers you, and how you can help our children.
Let us bless this journey, O God, as many voices gather to bring a multitude of ways to engage all of your children in knowing you better. Color our lives with new insights and even questions. Help us share with one another, at all stages, the best practices that bring us all closer to you. Through Jesus we connect best to you, Amen.
John 6:9-11
“There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish. But what are they among so many people?” Jesus said, “Make the people sit down.” Now there was a great deal of grass in the place; so they sat down, about five thousand in all. Then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated; so also the fish, as much as they wanted.
(Read the weekly scripture each day. Find a phrase or word that speaks to you. Share your reflections with others over dinner, social media, and in prayer. Share the scripture with a child you know in the car, through a text, or in a children's Bible.)
Resources and Links
Children's Defense Fund, Children's Sabbath
Light a Candle for Children Facebook Page
Light a Candle for Children Devotions
http://www.doodle-art-alley.com/
Rev. Dr. Olivia Bryan Updegrove: Families and Children’s Minister for Disciples Home Missions, and Part-Time Pastor for Independence Christian Church, KY.
*The view represented in these devotions come from a variety of diverse perspectives. We do not seek to agree but seek to welcome all to the conversation and the table.
When I first got this job, it took me awhile to connect all the dots around Light a Candle. I knew about the devotional part, but I did not know the history. As you join in this time of preparation towards Children’s Sabbath (October 22), here are some insights that may help you as they have helped me.
It is about the children. First and foremost, we are striving to give you, families, singles, and even children ways to focus on creating relationships that heal for all children.
Children’s Sabbath is part of the Children’s Defense Fund’s “Faith-Based Initiative” programs. Our denomination uses Light a Candle as just one way to let individuals and churches take a moment to remember that God’s children need us. There are many other creative ways that are listed on the Children’s Sabbath website to participate. They include worship, mission work, and more. These can be done as a family, an individual, or as a church alongside our daily devotions.
Devotional life includes prayer and study. Over these next few weeks I invite you to study and pray through the scriptures, resources, and devotions. Take a few minutes to follow the links and see the types of conversations waiting for you with the Holy Spirit. Share what you learn, what bothers you, and how you can help our children.
Let us bless this journey, O God, as many voices gather to bring a multitude of ways to engage all of your children in knowing you better. Color our lives with new insights and even questions. Help us share with one another, at all stages, the best practices that bring us all closer to you. Through Jesus we connect best to you, Amen.
John 6:9-11
“There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish. But what are they among so many people?” Jesus said, “Make the people sit down.” Now there was a great deal of grass in the place; so they sat down, about five thousand in all. Then Jesus took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated; so also the fish, as much as they wanted.
(Read the weekly scripture each day. Find a phrase or word that speaks to you. Share your reflections with others over dinner, social media, and in prayer. Share the scripture with a child you know in the car, through a text, or in a children's Bible.)
Resources and Links
Children's Defense Fund, Children's Sabbath
Light a Candle for Children Facebook Page
Light a Candle for Children Devotions
http://www.doodle-art-alley.com/
Rev. Dr. Olivia Bryan Updegrove: Families and Children’s Minister for Disciples Home Missions, and Part-Time Pastor for Independence Christian Church, KY.
*The view represented in these devotions come from a variety of diverse perspectives. We do not seek to agree but seek to welcome all to the conversation and the table.
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