LET THERE BE LIGHT, JULY 26
What Happened?
This Messy Church involved a wide vaiety of really fun, light themed activities, including: invisible messages, candle holder making, postcard making, colouring in, 'shiny' behaviour card game, reflection mazes, quiet tents, a light trail and stained glass window making. Through these awesome activities and celebration time afterwards we learnt about how we can shine God's light into the world through our actions; by acting out of love and grace. Following the celebration time we shared in a yummy meal, before having a super cool disco, with awesome music, lights and even a smoke machine!
This Messy Church involved a wide vaiety of really fun, light themed activities, including: invisible messages, candle holder making, postcard making, colouring in, 'shiny' behaviour card game, reflection mazes, quiet tents, a light trail and stained glass window making. Through these awesome activities and celebration time afterwards we learnt about how we can shine God's light into the world through our actions; by acting out of love and grace. Following the celebration time we shared in a yummy meal, before having a super cool disco, with awesome music, lights and even a smoke machine!
Watch the video below to find out what it really means to 'Let your Light Shine'
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Fun Activities
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Click on the image above for a fun reflecting the light activity you can do which also explains what this means in shining your light into the lives of others
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Pyjama night walk
There is something special about going for a walk outside at night and looking up at the stars with your children. How about doing it on a nice night and while you do, talk to them about being lights in the world. Click on this button to explore this idea further.
Fire works
Jesus says: "You are the Light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven."
Fireworks are fun lights! Fireworks are a beautiful symbols of how we can live to bring joy to others. Fireworks are colourful, they make patterns and sounds.
How is your life like a beautiful fireworks display? Ask God to light up your life so that you may bring joy into the lives of others through the good works you do!
Fireworks are fun lights! Fireworks are a beautiful symbols of how we can live to bring joy to others. Fireworks are colourful, they make patterns and sounds.
How is your life like a beautiful fireworks display? Ask God to light up your life so that you may bring joy into the lives of others through the good works you do!
Bible verses
John 8:12
I Am the Light of the World12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Matthew 5:14-16
14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorifyyour Father in heaven.
Matthew 5:16
"Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven
These 3 passages all have a common theme of light. While the first one talks about how Jesus is the light of the world the other two talk about how we too can let our light shine, through how we live. When we do nice things for others, we are shining God's light into their lives.
I Am the Light of the World12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Matthew 5:14-16
14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorifyyour Father in heaven.
Matthew 5:16
"Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven
These 3 passages all have a common theme of light. While the first one talks about how Jesus is the light of the world the other two talk about how we too can let our light shine, through how we live. When we do nice things for others, we are shining God's light into their lives.
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Here is the full program for Messy Church at Immanuel in 2015
