The following litany for Epiphany from Christ Memorial Reformed Church of Holland, Michigan, presents a wonderful opportunity for including children in worship by enlisting a child or two to ask the first questions. Alternatively, you could have the congregation speak the questions.
A Litany for Epiphany
| Child: | Why do we celebrate Epiphany today? |
| Leader: | We celebrate the visit of the magi who symbolize that God's salvation is available to all persons, not just the Jews. |
| Child: | Why is Epiphany called the season of light? |
| Leader: | Remember the words of the prophet: "The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined." —Isaiah 9:2 |
| People: | We have heard that Jesus said, "I am the light of the world; whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." —John 8:12 |
| Leader: | "This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light and in him is no darkness as all." —1 John 1:5 |
| People: | "Come let us walk in the light of the Lord." —Isaiah 2:5 |
| Leader: | "You are the light of the world… let your light so shine before others, that they may see your good works, and give glory to your Father, who is in heaven." —Matthew 5:14—16 |
| People: | May our lives lead people to God the way the star led the magi to Jesus. |
| Leader: | "Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you." —Isaiah 60:1 |
