Pray to conclude your reflection on the Christmas scriptures. Whom do you wish to include in the new birth, light, and joy of the feast?
LEADER: God’s kindness and love have appeared to save us.
ALL: A child is born to us.
LEADER: Not because we have done righteous deeds but because God is merciful.
ALL: A child is born to us.
LEADER: Let us hold the candle and name people each of us wishes to bless in a special way this season. Then we will pass the candle on.
Name people you wish to bless.
ALL: The Word who was from the beginning, who was with God, and was God has become flesh and dwells among us. God is with us. Amen.