First Night

A New Twist for the Watch Night Service

The scripture says that when the Lord returns the earth will be business like usual (I’m paraphrasing of course) Try pausing your January first activities for a silent moment and opening all the doors and windows in the place that you meet. Allow the youth to hear the sounds of partying in the area and let them consider momentarily what it will be like when the Lord returns. Read Matthew 24:38 Have students discuss what they think it would be like if the Lord were to return this night. Have student in the group pray from friends or relatives that do not yet know the Lord.