Consider together what you have explored, what that means for each of you and how it might influence your daily lives. (10 mins)
CHILDREN
- Review with the children how God can help them and who they can talk to and trust. Remind them that we have that special gift – HOPE. Tell them that you have a special promise for them to put in a safe place to remind them. Give each child a card or folded letter saying:
Dear [insert child’s name], I will take hold of your hand and always be with you. Love God.
- Encourage them to take it home and put somewhere safe.
Go with God challenge E S A
Put faith into action
During the week whenever you feel worried, sad or hopeless, remind yourself that God is always with you, and you can ask for God’s help.
Before you finish,
give out the Thrive
resource to encourage
faith at home.
Sing
To the tune: Do you know the muffin man?
Bringing hope and bringing light: (x3)
God’s promise to us all.
YOUNG PEOPLE
- Read Isaiah 42:5 again. Discuss why it is important to remember the things that God has done as we look to the future. Talk about who we trust when it comes to making prophecies about what will happen next. Are the people we trust the most also the ones that give us the greatest hope? How can we make sure that these are the voices we hear?
Go with God 24/7 W E A
As we continue to think about giving gifts in Epiphany, look at the Prison Fellowship Letter-link scheme. Is this something that you might consider getting involved in?
As you finish,
give out the Thrive
resource to encourage
faith at home.