{"product_id":"an-illustrated-advent-for-families-now-in-flesh-appearing","title":"An Illustrated Advent for Families: Now in Flesh Appearing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"box-red\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFREE SAMPLE\u003c\/strong\u003e: If you'd like a free sample of our \u003cem\u003eNow in Flesh Appearing\u003c\/em\u003e resources, \u003cscript src=\"https:\/\/embed.lpcontent.net\/leadboxes\/current\/embed.js\" async=\"\" defer\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e please click here. You'll get a sample of our family resource, worship liturgy, and Advent devotional.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box-advent\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eADVENT FOR FAMILIES: What is it? What's included?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Our 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\n\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.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Illustrated Advent for Families: Now in Flesh Appearing\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Advent story is about God taking on a physical body like ours. As you wait with anticipation and prepare for baby Jesus to be born this Advent season, we invite you to discover the awesomeness of incarnation and what it means for God to move, act, and live with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Advent resource invites your family to explore how we can claim:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody, have HOPE!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrain, practice PEACE!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf, feel JOY!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeart, feel LOVE!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryone, CELEBRATE!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe hope this Advent family resource will help you share in conversation about how God came to be human and live among us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\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, a fun fact, and a prayer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColoring \u0026amp; Activity Pages\u003c\/strong\u003e: We also include coloring and activity pages for the different week's devotions.\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. The Advent Calendar is two pages, and 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\n\u003ch4\u003eHow You Can Use It\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\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\n\u003ch4\u003ePurchase Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\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\n\u003ch4\u003eWeekly Themes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBelow is a list of the themes for each of the five weekly devotionals:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWeek 1: Body, have hope! God knows what it’s like to be a human.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003eScripture: John 1:1–5, 14a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWeek 2: Brain, practice peace! Thanks for always taking care of us.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003eScripture: Matthew 1:18–25 and Luke 1:26–38\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWeek 3: Self, feel joy! 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