{"product_id":"an-illustrated-advent-for-families-preparing-the-way","title":"An Illustrated Advent for Families: Preparing the Way","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"box-red\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFREE SAMPLE\u003c\/strong\u003e: If you'd like a free sample of this resource, \u003cscript src=\"https:\/\/embed.lpcontent.net\/leadboxes\/current\/embed.js\" async=\"\" defer\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e please click here.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box-advent\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eADVENT FOR FAMILIES: What is it? What's included?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOur Illustrated Advent for Families is an opportunity for families to take time each week during the Advent season to be intentional and focus on their faith. You'll receive five weekly family devotions, coloring \u0026amp; activity pages, and an Advent calendar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWho is it for?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Most churches will purchase this and give it to families in their community. It's also great for individual families to purchase to use on their own. We've also had churches with intergenerational Advent programming use it for multi-age gatherings.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Illustrated Advent for Families: Preparing the Way\u003c\/strong\u003e is an opportunity for families to take time each week during the Advent season to be intentional and focus on their faith. In this resource, you will be introduced to prophets—or God’s messengers—who helped prepare God’s people for Jesus’ arrival. You will also encounter individuals who faced the unexpected, trusting in the promises of God for their lives, continuing to prepare for Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach week, you will have the opportunity to create time and space to prepare for Jesus through scripture readings, discussions, and activities. Our Advent devotions are based on passages from the Revised Common Lectionary readings (Year C) but use of the Lectionary is not necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive Family Devotions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Five weeks of family devotions that are simple, but meaningful. They will walk you through Advent exploring the traditional Advent themes of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColoring Pages\u003c\/strong\u003e: Five coloring pages that celebrate the story of Jesus' birth and are great for children of all ages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvent Calendar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Our Advent Calendar starts on December 1, and each day brings an opportunity to complete a simple activity as a family. We consider families' busy lives, so the activities are short and meaningful without distracting from the real purpose—family time. We include a full-color version you can print out and a black and white version that families can color together as they complete daily activities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrnaments\u003c\/strong\u003e: Beautiful paper ornaments that you can color and hang on your tree. This can be a fun craft for both families and churches to do together. This ornament activity is also available as a stand-alone purchase here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow You Can Use It\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChurches often purchase this and send it home with parents to use during Advent. \u003cem\u003eAn Illustrated Advent for Families\u003c\/em\u003e also makes a great addition to the Advent boxes you might be putting together to send home to families. One could also adapt it to use for a Sunday School program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePurchase Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter completing your purchase, you'll instantly receive a link to download the PDF. You will find everything you need in the PDF, and then you can share it with the families in your church and community. Please refer to the information included in the PDF on best practices for sharing our products with your community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWeekly Themes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow is a list of the themes for each of the weekly devotionals:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWeek 1: Preparing to Bring HOPE\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003eScripture: Jeremiah 33:14–16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWeek 2: Preparing to Make PEACE\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003eScripture: Luke 3:2b–6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWeek 3: Preparing to Have JOY\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003eScripture: Philippians 4:4–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWeek 4: Preparing to Embrace LOVE\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003eScripture: Luke 1:39–45\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eChristmas Eve: Preparing for the Unknown\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003eScripture: Luke 2:1–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eChristmas: Embodying Home\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003eScripture: John 1:1–5, 14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Illustrated Ministry","offers":[{"title":"Ministry Use (Church Size: 101–500 members)","offer_id":53696641532180,"sku":"mkh1787252062489","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ministry Use (Church Size: 1–100 members)","offer_id":53696641564948,"sku":"jge1787252062490","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ministry Use (Church Size: 501+ members)","offer_id":53696641597716,"sku":"hjz1787252062491","price":51.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Personal Use (NOT available for churches to select)","offer_id":53696641630484,"sku":"nby1787252062492","price":7.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/9486\/7220\/files\/an-illustrated-advent-for-families-preparing-the-way_1.png?v=1787252068","url":"https:\/\/regalwearstore.shop\/products\/an-illustrated-advent-for-families-preparing-the-way","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}