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ADVENT MATERIALS AVAILABLE IN THE ADULT RESOURCE CENTER
The Journey, Walking the Road to Bethlehem - Journey with Adam Hamilton as he travels from Nazareth to Bethlehem in this fascinating look at the birth of Jesus Christ. As he did with Jesus’ crucifixion in 24 Hours That Changed the World, Hamilton once again approaches a world changing event with thoughtfulness. Using historical information, archaeological data, and a personal look at some of the stories surrounding the birth, the most amazing moment in history will become more real and heart-felt as you walk along this road. (DVD/Book Series). Also available - The Journey, A Season of Reflections – Advent daily devotional guide.
Christmas is Not Your Birthday - This Christmas, cut through the hype that leaves you exhausted and broke at the end of the year. Instead, experience the peace of knowing that God is truly with us, the joy of giving sacrificially, and the love of a Savior who gave everything he had for us. In five short, engaging chapters, Pastor Mike Slaughter inspires readers to approach Christmas differently and to be transformed in the process.
Behold! Cultivating Attentiveness in the Season of Advent - The weeks leading up to Christmas Day can plunge us into a state of dazed busyness in which the stunning story of Christ’s birth is obscured by overly familiar traditions and commerce-driven expectations. In these thoughtfully chosen and carefully integrated daily prayer practices, Pamela Hawkins provides us with a simple yet rich means of regaining our spiritual sight. As we learn with her help to see anew the wonder, beauty, and challenge of God-with-us, we will find on Christmas morning that we have already received gifts far beyond what we could ask for or even imagine.
Illuminate, An Advent Experience - through this 5-week devotional for families, small groups, and faith communities, experience the light of Christ as it breaks into the darkness of a lost world. Engage in scripture, storytelling, prayer and interactive group activities with fellow brothers and sisters as you journey through this Advent experience.
The Advent Conspiracy – Can Christmas Still Change the World? Find out how to have a Christmas worth remembering, not dreading. Christmas can still change the world when you, like Jesus, give what matters most---your presence. (DVD/Book Series)
The Uncluttered Heart, Making Room for God During Advent and Christmas – 4 weeks of guided reflection available in book form and as an on-line retreat. For more information about the on-line retreat go to http://www.unclutteredheart.org/online-workshop/.
Advent and Christmas Wisdom from Henri J. M. Nouwen. Reflections for each day begin with words of Henri Nouwen, following with an excerpt from Scripture related to the quote. Next is a small prayer followed by an activity to call believers into action.
While We Wait - This five session Advent study provides readings, reflection/journaling questions, breath prayers and session guides.
The Miracle of Christmas - In this Advent study, popular author James W. Moore explores the true miracle of Christmas, "the miracle of God's seeking, saving love for each one of us."
The Purpose of Christmas - The Purpose of Christmas DVD study for groups and families features three sessions taught by Rick Warren on why we celebrate Christmas and how it can change our lives forever.
Christmas from the Backside – Using an approach similar to his other “BackSide” books, Ellsworth Kalas crafts new insights into the scriptures of the Christmas story by looking at them from the “back side”.
Shine! Light for All People – Our popular yearly Advent thematic study focuses on light as both a symbol of the birth of Christ and the ways in which our actions influence the lives of others. Offers four sessions, one for each Sunday of Advent. Each session features a Scripture reference, a personal reading, questions for personal reflection or group study, a closing prayer, and a focus for the coming week.4 week study book.
Behold! Cultivating Attentiveness in the Season of Advent - In Behold! Pamela Hawkins invites readers to enter Advent with an attitude of curious expectancy and trustful anticipation. For each of the four weeks of Advent, she focuses on a single Advent word from the scripture reading for that week and offers a form of prayer for readers to try. The words and prayer methods are Expectancy-Praying with Images; Preparation-Silent Prayer; Faith-Using Prayer Beads; and Promise-Compline (Night Prayer).
Christmas Gifts that Won’t Break – An Advent study that explores how the gifts of the Advent season have a permanence that speaks to generations past, present, and future.
Simply Wait, Cultivating Stillness in the Season of Advent – A resource that individuals and small groups can use to help them focus, rest, and renew spiritually. Readings for each week offer creative reflections rooted in scripture, and engaging questions that stimulate our anticipation for a meaningful Christmas season.
Rejoicing in Hope – In this Advent study, popular author James A. Harnish explores the Christmas story through the experiences of characters from the Book of Luke, each of whom finds joy in hope: Elizabeth and Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and Simeon and Anna.
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