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Advent: What Is It, and How Is It Celebrated?
Advent is a four-week season in the Church calendar dedicated to anticipating the arrival, or "advent," of Jesus of Nazareth, the long-awaited Messiah and King. Christians from many backgrounds celebrate this time with reflections on hope, peace, love, and joy. And while their practices may look different, all focus on the hope-filled arrival of Jesus.
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The Foundry Publishing View Resource
The Foundry Publishing offers resources for Christian ministry, including curriculum and study materials tailored to various age groups and church needs. Its catalog spans pastoral, children's, youth, and family ministry, focusing on spiritual formation and discipleship. For further details, visit The Foundry Publishing.
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GriefShare - Surviving the Holidays View Resource
GriefShare's "Surviving the Holidays" program is a faith-based resource that helps people navigate the pain of holiday seasons after losing a loved one. The event provides participants with a supportive community, a practical video, small-group discussions, and a guide filled with coping tools and scripture. Designed for church leaders, it offers an accessible way to offer comfort to grieving individuals during a challenging time. For more information, visit GriefShare.
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How to Hold a “Blue Christmas” Service View Resource
A "Blue Christmas" service is a reflective gathering aimed at supporting those facing grief, loss, or hardship during the holiday season. Often held on December 21, it includes music, prayers, and candle-lighting to provide comfort and community, emphasizing that individuals are not alone in their struggles. The service offers a space for participants to honor their feelings and find hope in the light of Christ.
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The Chosen Christmas Campaign View Resource
This Christmas, bring the powerful story-telling of The Chosen to your church with this new four week sermon series kit.
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Living Worship - Advent Worship Series View Resource
With thanks to the USA Central Territory - Corps and Community Mission Department
Annual worship planning resources for the Church seasons of Advent and Lent are managed through the Corps and Community Mission Department.
The 2024 Advent Worship Series, Incarnation, is available here: Download 2023 Advent Worship Series resources (ZIP)
(The first Sunday of Advent is December 1, 2024)
New! Christmas Season 2024 - Bellringer Devotionals: Download Kettle Devos 2024 (Word)
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BibleProject View Resource
BibleProject
Advent: What Is It, and How Is It Celebrated?
Advent is a four-week season in the Church calendar dedicated to anticipating the arrival, or "advent," of Jesus of Nazareth, the long-awaited Messiah and King. Christians from many backgrounds celebrate this time with reflections on hope, peace, love, and joy. And while their practices may look different, all focus on the hope-filled arrival of Jesus.
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Life.Church Christmas Resources View Resource
Discover free Christmas sermons and ideas, art and graphics packages, kids lessons, worship music, and more from Life.Church and our partners.
Christmas Sermon Series
- Holy Moments illustrates how unexpected moments can become holy moments with God's help.
- God With Us focuses on Emmanuel and how God is with us in all situations.
- Missing Peace presents the peace that surpasses all understanding.
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Advent: A Time of Transformation Download
As we prepare for the birth of the Messiah, Advent can be a season of transformation. These four readings entitled, “From Prophecy to Fulfillment”, “From Ordinary to Extraordinary”, “From Fear to Wonder”, and “From Slaves to Sons” will help you and your congregation transform your hearts.
This idea was submitted by Mary Read Horton, Pastoral Care Department, Territorial Headquarters – Canada and Bermuda.
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The Greatest Gift of All Download
Christmas in a bag! Deliver a bag to families and members with a Christmas worship service they can use on Christmas morning.
