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The Christmas Story: Pause and Reflect
You may have heard the Christmas story many times, but when have you stopped to reflect on its meaning? Use this guide to meditate on the meaning of the Christmas story. Read Matthew 1:1 - 2:23 For younger children: Who told Joseph that Mary was going to have a baby by the Holy Spirit? Who visited King Herod and asked…
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The Christmas story includes people from all parts of life. Shepherds heard the message from angels, an innkeeper helped Mary and Joseph find a place to live and wise men came to visit Jesus. Learn more about these individuals and the story they are a part of. Every birth is a miracle. Some two thousand years ago, Jesus the Son…
READ MOREAbout Advent
What is Advent? What role does it play in the life of the church? Read more to find out.Happy New Year!The beginning of a new year? Yes! The first Sunday in Advent is New Year's Day in the church year. A new year - a "clean slate" is before us - filled with hope and expectation. Advent ushers in a…
READ MOREThe Advent Wreath
Each year, churches light candles in a wreath to celebrate the Advent season. Find out how this practice started and why it continues today. The tradition of the Advent Wreath and lighting Advent candles dates back to pre-Christian times in northern Europe. During the darkest days of winter, as many as twenty-four candles were lit on an evergreen covered wheel…
READ MOREAn Advent Devotional Based on Readings from Luke
Luke was a careful historian, and his report of the Christmas story is no exception. Use these readings from Luke to reflect on the Advent season.Advent: Week 1Wait Expectantly for the LordThink About It: Have you ever waited for something to happen? What did you wait for? How did you feel while you were waiting? What did you do while…
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Advent is a period of waiting and listening. Use this devotional guide to pray and reflect on God’s Word during this Advent season.Advent: A Season of Preparation and AnticipationAdvent is a term that the ancient Christian Church borrowed from the Latin language and Roman culture. In that language and culture, advenio meant "coming," or "arrival," for example, the coming of…
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