Share joy this Advent by doing something good every day for 24 days – and raise money for The Children’s Society.
St Andrew’s, Stapleford, popular Advent Challenge is back for 2021 - with a few new challenges!
Share joy this Advent, with a kind and thoughtful deed every day for 24 days.
You can do the challenges in any order, just remember to tick them off as you complete each good deed!
If you want to adapt the Advent Challenge for your church, simply download the Powerpoint document (A4 size) which you can then edit easily. (Visit St Andrew’s news section for the recipe for the no-churn ice-cream challenge!
Don't forget to raise money at the same time for The Children’s Society, by asking friends and family to sponsor you or make a donation.
There are two challenges, one for schools/children, and one for all ages.
Download the Advent Challenge
- You can download the Advent challenges and find out more here.
Below is also special prayer to say together on Christmas Day.
Prayer for Christmas
Lord Jesus, born in a stable,
Give courage to all who do not have a safe place to call home.
Lord Jesus, for whom the angels sang,
Give the song of the kingdom to all who weep.
Lord Jesus, worshipped by the shepherds,
Give peace on earth to all who are oppressed.
Lord Jesus, visited by both wise and meek,
Give wisdom and humility to all who govern.
Lord Jesus, whose radiance filled a lowly manger,
shine in our lives today,
give hope to all vulnerable children and young people
and bless the work of The Children’s Society in giving them a brighter future.
Amen
(Some sections of this prayer adapted from New Patterns for Worship).