Idea: Jesus is the light of the world and overcomes all darkness. This is a super simple station that helps people move beyond themselves into thinking about and praying for others. Activity: Find a darkened spot in your room or sanctuary to set up a small table with a single chair. The center piece of the table is a large candle with plenty of matches and a container for the used matches. Print out the instructions and place on the table (no white copy paper please). The participant lights the candle, prays the prayer on the instruction sheet (Christ your light shall rise in the darkness and your healing shall spring like the dawn) and then prayers for people who struggle with darkness in their lives.
Instruction: Jesus is the light of the world; the light of our lives. The light of this candle represents Christ's light which shatters all darkness. Take a match, light the candle, a pray the following words: Christ your light shall rise in the darkness and your healing shall spring like the dawn. As the candle burns, pray for friends, family members, coworkers, etc. that struggle with darkness in their lives. When you are done praying, let the act of blowing out the candle represent you sending Christ's light to the person or situation you were praying for.
Materials: large candle, matches, bowl for used matches, instruction sheet, table, chair, decorations
