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In this children's sermon, Mother Paige discusses the significance of the light of Jesus and its enduring presence in our lives. With the setting of the first Sunday after Christmas, she highlights the importance of carrying and sharing this light beyond the twelve days of Christmas. The sermon incorporates reflections on a poem by John and the symbolic use of numerous candles to illustrate the theme. She emphasizes that the light of Jesus shines in our hearts and cannot be extinguished, encouraging children to share this light and remember it even during difficult times. The sermon concludes with a song, 'Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming,' involving both children and grownups.
00:00 Introduction and Greeting
00:05 Significance of the First Sunday After Christmas
00:49 The Symbolism of Light and Candles
01:16 The Light of Jesus in Our Hearts
01:43 Carrying the Light into the World
02:28 A Song for Everyone
03:47 Conclusion and Farewell
By St. Peter's Episcopal ChurchIn this children's sermon, Mother Paige discusses the significance of the light of Jesus and its enduring presence in our lives. With the setting of the first Sunday after Christmas, she highlights the importance of carrying and sharing this light beyond the twelve days of Christmas. The sermon incorporates reflections on a poem by John and the symbolic use of numerous candles to illustrate the theme. She emphasizes that the light of Jesus shines in our hearts and cannot be extinguished, encouraging children to share this light and remember it even during difficult times. The sermon concludes with a song, 'Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming,' involving both children and grownups.
00:00 Introduction and Greeting
00:05 Significance of the First Sunday After Christmas
00:49 The Symbolism of Light and Candles
01:16 The Light of Jesus in Our Hearts
01:43 Carrying the Light into the World
02:28 A Song for Everyone
03:47 Conclusion and Farewell