This time of year is called the advent season by many. Advent is the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. During December, we anticipate the arrival of Jesus. Many churches, including Hanover Fellowship, will have an advent wreath. Each week there is a focus and there are several different focuses for the four weeks leading up to Christmas Day. Most common ones are: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love, or Faithfulness, Hope, Joy, and Love.
We want to help you focus on Advent this year. Below you will find a link to an Advent Guide from Lifeway Kids. Here is the introduction to the guide.
Hope, love, joy, and peace are a few of the good gifts God has given to us. During Advent, we celebrate Jesus’ coming to earth as a baby, making the way for these gifts to be experienced. Our prayer is that your family can use this guide to remember and celebrate Jesus’ birth and the hope and joy He offers.
Each week is divided into sections to guide your family time. Start out by opening your Bibles together as a family and reading the suggested verses. Then use the Discuss section to lead your family to talk about the passages. Pray together as a family. If time allows, have each family member participate in the Family Activity, then sing a Christmas carol together. The Further Reading verses are provided for family reading throughout the following week.
Use these devotions, activities, and worship songs to help your family rest in the hope, love, peace, and joy that only Jesus can bring. He is the gift we proclaim. Let’s celebrate!
