The first Sunday of Advent also renews the traditional Bethlehem practice of having children light the advent candle.
It is a tradition I love as fourth-grade boys and girls very seriously carry out this duty. It is good for children to be given serious duties.
Three years ago the Family Discipleship Department invited a multiply-disabled boy (who happens to be my boy) to participate in this event. The evening of the lighting, a series of events led to his sister unexpectedly walking with him down the aisle.
It remains one of the precious memories of my life – my boy and my girl walking together down the aisle at my church for Advent.
I know I was not alone in having tears in my eyes!
May God give you a precious, beautiful, memorable Advent memory this year that makes much of God and brings you great joy!
The Works of God 
Thank you for sharing that photo and the beautiful story that goes with it!
that is a work of God! and i’d be welling up too