Day Six: December 6

John the Baptist’s dad, Zachariah, didn’t believe that God would bless him with a son. 

But God did!

When have you had a hard time believing?

Day Five: December 5

As we prepare for the birth of Christ this advent, we are also working on finding Christ in this Christ-mas.  

Where do you think you will find Christ? (ie: Grandma’s, church, food court, etc)

Day Four: December 4

“Joy to the world the Lord has come!” 

How is joy different from happiness?  

Do material gifts bring happiness or joy? 

Which lasts longer? 

Day Three: December 3

The three wise visitors brought what they could to Jesus. 

What is something you have or you are able to do that you can give to Jesus this year?

Day Two: December 2

After Jesus was born, three wise visitors worked hard to find the baby. 

When they saw Him, they worshiped Him and brought Him gifts. 

What gifts did the three wise visitors bring?

Day One: December 1

The Israelites had waited long for Christ to come. 

It must have been hard to stay faithful to the promise of God. 

What are some things we have a hard time waiting for? 

Advent 2013: Seeing Christmas Anew

Sunday, December 1 marks the beginning of a new Christian year with Advent, the season of expectant waiting for the arrival of Christ.

Advent is the anglicized translation of adventus which means “coming.” The Word becoming flesh and dwelling among us is not a reality we grasp through slogans or maxims.  Approaching such mystery requires reflection and consideration, “What is God doing here?”

Our theme this Advent is Seeing Christmas Anew.  For 25 days beginning December 1, you are invited to reflect on God’s Advent through the eyes of a wise man, an expectant mother, a first time dad, a business owner, and a moonlight rancher.

What might we “see” as we peer through their eyes upon Christ’s coming?

Each Sunday morning, we will look through their eyes and hear their perspective in worship.  Throughout the week, daily devotional “prompts” will be available here.  We pray you and your household will ponder together how it looks for Christ to arrive anew in you.

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