First Sunday of Advent: Hope
A print-ready half-page insert with Isaiah 9:2, a short reflection, five readings for the week and a question to talk about at home. Two per letter-size sheet: print, cut down the middle, fold into the bulletin.
The text (copy it into your newsletter, slides or email)
“The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.” — Isaiah 9:2 (KJV)
Advent begins in the dark on purpose. Isaiah spoke to people who could not see a way forward, and promised light before they could see it. Hope is not pretending the dark isn't there; it is trusting the light that is coming.
This week at home: Monday: Isaiah 9:1–7 · Tuesday: Isaiah 40:1–11 · Wednesday: Jeremiah 33:14–16 · Thursday: Romans 15:4–13 · Friday: Psalm 25
Talk about it: Where do you need a little light this week?
The QR code on the card
Read Isaiah 9 chapter by chapter, with plain-English context, in Wayfold. The code opens the free app's App Store page. Leave it on, or crop it off. Either way the insert is yours to use.
Next week: Second Sunday of Advent: Peace · all inserts
Scripture is from the King James Version (public domain). Free for churches, ministries, schools and families to print and share. Please don't sell it.