Young Family
Pray It!
Take a look at this cute video and learn about the second week of Advent produced by Olivia Updegrove.
Read It!
Countdown to Christmas
By Jolene Roehlkepartain
Get to know the Bible passages that talk about the promise of Jesus' birth and the events leading to Jesus' birth.
Activity Plan
By Jolene Roehlkepartain
Get to know the Bible passages that talk about the promise of Jesus' birth and the events leading to Jesus' birth.
Activity Plan
- Say this prayer aloud to begin.
- God, prepare us for the season of Advent and Christmas. Amen.
- Ask someone to read aloud Isaiah 9:2
- "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."
- Then ask another family member to read aloud Isaiah 9:6-7:
- "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this."
- As a family, talk about these questions:
- How do we get ready for Christmas?
- What do you enjoy most about getting ready for Christmas?
- What do you wish didn't take as long to get ready for Christmas?
- How can we enjoy the entire month of December instead of focusing only on Christmas Day?
- Starting on December 1 (or any day thereafter), follow the instructions on A Scripture a Day to Christmas. Let different family members take turns reading the passage each day. Talk about what happened in the scripture and why it's important for the Christmas season.
- Keep A Scripture a Day to Christmas in a prominent place so that you remember to do it each day. For example, keep it at your dinner table and read the scripture before or after dinner. Or keep it near where you read bedtime stories so that you read the scripture as part of your family reading time.
Share It!
Please bring egg noodles or pasta for the caring Hands Food Pantry in December.
Caring Hands Outreach hosts a Christmas dinner on Sunday, December 21st for their clients and help is needed in the following areas: Roast a turkey (which is provided) and bring the deboned meat and drippings to AdventureLife Church; donate a dessert; or work one of two shifts for the dinner. This is a family-friendly opportunity! Contact Laurie Delvaux if you can help. More details will be emailed to those who sign up to help.
Caring Hands Outreach hosts a Christmas dinner on Sunday, December 21st for their clients and help is needed in the following areas: Roast a turkey (which is provided) and bring the deboned meat and drippings to AdventureLife Church; donate a dessert; or work one of two shifts for the dinner. This is a family-friendly opportunity! Contact Laurie Delvaux if you can help. More details will be emailed to those who sign up to help.
Do It!
Advent is really a Marian season; it's all about Mary
saying YES and bringing the Savior into the world!
Here is a coloring/storybook about Mary.
saying YES and bringing the Savior into the world!
Here is a coloring/storybook about Mary.
