ICE BREAKER:
Share one personal or family activity you would like to do this Christmas.

WORSHIP:
“ All the kings of the earth shall praise You, O Lord, When they hear the words of Your mouth. Yes, they shall sing of the ways of the Lord, For great is the glory of the Lord.” Psalms 138:4-5 (NIV) ‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

TEXT: Matthew 2:1-23, Isaiah 9:2

A LIGHT HAS DAWNED – GOD’S UNSTOPPABLE PLAN
Last weekend, we discovered that to witness God’s unshakable plan unfold in our lives, we must stay alert to the schemes of the enemy, listen closely to God’s voice through His Word, and follow His light—just as the wise men followed the star to the newborn King. May this season remind us to walk in the joy, peace, and hope that Christ’s birth brings.

DISCUSSION

1. Personal Alertness:
   In what areas of your life do you feel darkness or opposition is trying to hinder God’s plans? How can you actively participate in allowing God’s light to shine in those areas?
2. Reflecting Discerning God’s Voice: 
   “Can you share an experience where you had to discern between God’s guidance and another voice in your life? How did you determine it was truly God speaking? What practical steps can you take to better discern God’s voice in your life?
3. The Obedience in Action: 
   Obedience to God sometimes requires difficult decisions or actions. Can you share a time when obedience led to a breakthrough in your life; or where disobedience led to struggle? How can the group encourage each other to live in obedience moving forward?

CRANE IN CELL:
You can give your crane in cell through mobile money:

• MTN MM code: WATOTO (Dial *165*4*4#) Ref: e.g SE1B2A CRANE
• Airtel money dial *185*9# Code 700000
• For more giving details go to watotochurch.com/give

ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. The Christmas Cantata is back, from 17th – 23rd December 2024, at Watoto Church Downtown. If you missed booking a ticket, don’t worry – online and TV schedules will be shared later this week.

Also showing at:
ENTEBBE:
– Fri 20  & Sat 21 Dec  at 6:30pm
– ⁠Sun 22 Dec at 8am, 10am & 12pm

MBARARA:
– Fri 20, Sat 21 & Mon 23 Dec at 7pm
– Sun 22-Dec at 8am, 10pm & 12pm

JINJA:
– Sat 21 Dec at 3pm 
– Sun 22 December at 10am & 2pm  

GULU:
Wed 18 & Thurs 19 Dec at 7pm

JUBA:
– Thurs 19 Dec & Fri 20 Dec at 4pm 
– Sat 21 Dec at 2pm & 4pm 
– Sun 22 Dec at 7am, 9am & 11am

2. As a cell, plan and prepare for our Supercell Sunday that will be on 29 December. More details will be shared soon.

3. We are thrilled about the release of our live worship album, “Send Us,” which is available on popular music streaming platforms. Subscribe to our music channel on YouTube.com/@watotomusic for the latest music videos, and spread the love with your friends and family. Follow us on IG, X & Tiktok.

4. The 2025 Watoto360 intake is now open!
Young adults ages 18 to 25 are invited to apply for this life-transforming, hands-on experience designed to inspire growth, faith, and purpose. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!
For more details, reach out to us at watoto360@watotochurch.com.

5. My Miracle Missions Offering 2024 #MYMMO happened on 2nd and 3rd November 2024 at all Watoto Church Campuses and Online. What a great opportunity to expand God’s Kingdom in our generation! In case you missed it, you are still able to give. Visit watotochurch.com/mymmo to see how you can participate. Awesome God, Do It Again. 

6. Where Faith Lit The Way, a memoir of courage over fear by Gary Skinner is available at all our campuses every weekend. Get your copy at UGX 80K and USD 25 for Juba only.

Payment is cash or mobile money:
– MTN MoMo (*165*3#)
Code: 699623

– Airtel Money (*185*9)
Code: 700000
Ref: Gary Skinner Book

7. If you’re looking to leverage education to pursue your calling, our MISCIO initiative allows individuals from Uganda to attain highly marketable and internationally recognised Bachelor, Postgraduate and Master’s degree programs at highly discounted rates. The January 2025 intake is open; learn more at miscio.io.

8. GIFT OF LOVE: Every year, our cell groups celebrate Christ by giving gifts to our Watoto Villages. In this spirit of generosity, we invite you to contribute toward meeting the clothing needs of our Watoto children.

UGX 40,000 per child will help provide clothes for two or more children this Christmas.

You can give through the following options:

– MTN Mobile Money:

Dial *165*4*4#, Merchant Code: WCCM

Reference: ‘Cell No.’ Christmas Gift

– Airtel Mobile Money:

Dial *185*9#, Merchant ID: 1209245

Reference: ‘Cell No.’ Christmas Gift

If sending as an individual, please reference ‘Christmas Gift.‘

For more information, call or WhatsApp: +256 776 001 978

Thank You for Your Generosity! Together, let’s make this Christmas special.
WWW.WATOTO.COM

9. For any counselling needs, get in touch with us through our counselling phone lines on +256-776-260-007 or +256-776-260-071. If you have a testimony, write to connect@watotochurch.com. And if you would like someone to stand in prayer with you, send your requests to http://bit.ly/WCPrayerRequest. Do share your testimony of what God has done with your campus Pastor or write to us connect@watotochurch.com.

Contact the Cell Office: WhatsApp: 0776001978 || Email: cell@watotochurch.com