Episode 024 Celebrating Advent

Advent is a period of spiritual preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ at Christmas. Advent begins on the fourth Sunday prior to Christmas Day and lasts through Christmas Eve, or December 24. It’s a great way to keep Christ at the center of the season. There are so many different variations and interpretations of Advent customs that exist today. My co-hosts and I are here to share the ways we have celebrated advent in the past and things we would like to try in the future. MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: PRODUCTS: Truth in Tinsel Each day there is a passage of scripture with a corresponding ornament for your kids to create. Joy Cards Advent Calendar - Set of 25 advent cards are with hand-drawn graphics, bible verses, & daily application questions ADVENTures in Odyssey from Focus on the Family STUDY: She Reads Truth Advent study - Beginning Sunday, 11/27, we’ll spend the Advent season exploring the Old Testament roles of prophet, priest and king, and the ways in which Christ came to perfectly fill each of them, as well as a week in Luke’s beloved narrative of Christ’s birth. BOOKS: Light Upon Light compiled by Sarah Arthur The Greatest Gift: Unwrapping the Full Love Story of Christmas by Ann Voskamp Unwrapping the Greatest Gift: A Family Celebration of Christmas by Ann Voskamp The Greatest Gift Jesse Tree Ornament Set The Twenty-four Days Before Christmas by Madeleine L'Engle MUSIC: Once Upon A Christmas by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers WEBSITE: Hearts and Minds Books 12 NEW ADVENT BOOKS for 2016 - - AND 5 MUST-READ HEARTS & MINDS FAVORITES On Sale Now from Hearts and Minds Books POSTS: Advent (Second Wednesday) by Kimberly Coyle for Christie Purifoy’s blog.

Advent is a period of spiritual preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ at Christmas. Advent begins on the fourth Sunday prior to Christmas Day and lasts through Christmas Eve, or December 24. It’s a great way to keep Christ at the center of the season. There are so many different variations and interpretations of Advent customs that exist today.  My co-hosts and I are here to share the ways we have celebrated advent in the past and things we would like to try in the future.

Mentioned in the Show:Products:Truth in Tinsel Each day there is a passage of scripture with a corresponding ornament for your kids to create.Joy Cards Advent Calendar - Set of 25 advent cards are with hand-drawn graphics, bible verses, & daily application questionsADVENTures in Odyssey from Focus on the FamilyStudy:She Reads Truth Advent study - Beginning Sunday, 11/27, we’ll spend the Advent season exploring the Old Testament roles of prophet, priest and king, and the ways in which Christ came to perfectly fill each of them, as well as a week in Luke’s beloved narrative of Christ’s birth.Books:Light Upon Light compiled by Sarah ArthurThe Greatest Gift: Unwrapping the Full Love Story of Christmas by Ann VoskampUnwrapping the Greatest Gift: A Family Celebration of Christmas by Ann VoskampThe Greatest Gift Jesse Tree Ornament Set The Twenty-four Days Before Christmas by Madeleine L'EngleMusic:Once Upon A Christmas by Dolly Parton and Kenny RogersWebsite:Hearts and Minds Books12 NEW ADVENT BOOKS for 2016 - - AND 5 MUST-READ HEARTS & MINDS FAVORITES On Sale Now from Hearts and Minds BooksPosts:Advent (Second Wednesday) by Kimberly Coyle for Christie Purifoy’s blog.Where to find the Co-hosts:Kimberly Amici - Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | InstagramElise Daly Parker -  Blog | Facebook | Twitter | InstagramKimberly Coyle - Blog | Twitter | Facebook | InstagramNoelle Rhodes - Blog l Twitter l Facebook | Instagram

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