Read the Bible texts using different translations or age-appropriate children’s Bibles, act it out, use puppets or visual aids.

• Isaiah 64:1-9
• Psalm 80:1-7
• 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
• Mark 11:1-10

Memorize

“Restore us, God Almighty; make your face shine on us, that we may be saved.” Psalm 80:7

Listen to and sing the songs that will be a part of this week's worship service.

• “The Advent of Our King” (Lutheran Service Book 331)
• “Savior of the Nations Come” (LSB 332)
• “Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus” (LSB 338)

1. Potter & Clay-Use clay (or playdough) to make something. Talk about how involved a potter must be with his/her creation. What does this tell us about God and us? (Isaiah 64:8)
2. Thank God-Who do you thank God for? List the ones you can think of. Have you ever thanked God for these people because of the grace given to them in Christ Jesus? (1 Corinthians 1:4) What is different about adding that to your thanksgiving for them? Take some time in prayer to do that now.
3. King-Make small palms out of paper. Add the word “king” to them (or a crown). Then add them to your Christmas tree/décor to help remind you of Jesus the long-awaited but unexpected king.

Recitation: The Eighth Commandment & Meaning [Luther’s Small Catechism, Blue p. 85, Maroon p. 87, Black-p. 110]

Q & A: Assign one person to be the catechizer to ask questions and allow others to answer. (Guide them/provide unknown answers.)

• Luther’s Small Catechism, 2008 Questions 61-62 (Blue p. 85-86; Maroon p. 87-89)
• Luther’s Small Catechism, 2017 Questions 83-87 (p. 110-113)

 Need a catechism? Let us know!

1. Share highs and lows of the day.
2. How have you seen God at work lately?
3. What does the Scripture reading teach about God?
4. What does it teach about people?
5. What is the key theme of the Scripture reading?
6. What do you learn about the key theme? How can you apply it to your daily walk with the Lord? (Yourself, your relationship with God or your relationships with others?)
7. Any cautions to heed? Any promises to anticipate?

• Adoration (Wow, God!): Proclaim at least three things that amaze you about God today.
• Confession (Sorry, God!): Confess, repent, and ask for forgiveness.
• Thanksgiving (Thanks, God!): Thank God for blessings, lessons, gifts, etc.
• Supplication (Please, God!): Ask God to intervene where you know of needs.