{"product_id":"an-illustrated-advent-for-families-god-with-us","title":"An Illustrated Advent for Families: God With Us","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"box-red\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFREE SAMPLE\u003c\/strong\u003e: If you'd like a free sample of this resource, \u003cscript defer async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.lpcontent.net\/leadboxes\/current\/embed.js\"\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: God With Us\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. The stories of Advent are stories for hard times. Jesus was born amid upheaval and historical change and among people who seemed powerless. But when the world feels hopeless, Advent reminds us God is with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn chaos, God is with us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn suffering, God is with us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn uncertainty, God is with us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn whatever our family endures, God is with us.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Advent resource invites your family to explore the ways in which Emmanuel, God-with-us, brings hope, peace, joy, and love to your home and community, especially during hard times. Use this Advent guide to center your thoughts on the ever-present hope that sees us through change and challenge. Each week you will explore how the good news of God-with-us changes our perspective and gives us courage for each day. We rejoice in Jesus’ birth because God is with us!\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: Weekly family devotions include a suggested scripture to read, a short reflection, discussion questions, an activity, and a prayer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColoring Pages\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each week's devotion comes with an accompanying coloring page.\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\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. 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