Prayer: Loving God we thank you for your gift of grace that you sent to earth on Christmas day. We thank you for the Holy Spirit that guides us through our days. Helps us to us our blessings to bring you glory. AMEN
Reading: Ephesians 1:3-14 (Click to read text) Stop and GROW: After reading the text, discuss/ponder the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's Book of Faith questions, which are part of Camp Mount Luther's GROW Time with campers. QUESTION 1: What scares, confuses, challenges, or doesn’t make sense to me in this text? QUESTION 2: What delights me in this text or is my favorite part of the story? QUESTION 3: What stories or memories does this text stir in me? QUESTION 4: What is God up to in this text? Reflection: Christmas, for many, is known as the gift giving Holiday. For us it is more than that. Don’t get me wrong, I love to give gifts. It brings me joy to see people enjoying what I have given them. I especially like to give people things I have made, even if it is simply chocolate pretzel treats. I also like to wrap or package things nicely, so the presents seem extra special. God’s gift to us is grace, love, and forgiveness. We celebrate getting that gift every Christmas in the birth of Christ. That is one special gift with extraordinary wrappings. That is one gift that is wonderful to share so we can see other people enjoy God’s love too. --Charlene Rineer
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