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WHY ADVENT?
Do you hate to wait? Whether it’s instant oatmeal, on-demand TV, we want it now. And the weeks leading up to Christmas only accelerate the pace of life. Yet the rhythm of real relationship with the God of eternity cannot be rushed.
 
We hope you’ll join us on an advent calendar journey. It’s an invitation to slow down and center our hearts on Christ. In each weekly calendar, you’ll find a brief thought, song or video devotional for each day. As we wait in expectation, let our souls join the refrain of God’s people throughout the centuries proclaiming, “Come, Lord Jesus. Come.”

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Saturday//Sunday, Nov. 29 & 30

Inasmuch as many have undetaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the world ahve delivered them to us, it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught.

— Luke 1:1-4



Monday, December 1


THE JOURNEY TO CHRISTMAS

Like the shepherds and wise men of scripture who came in search of the Christ-child, we'll seek to personally encounter the King over the next 24 days. The centuries-old practice of Advent invites us to embrace the waiting as we align our hearts to the true north of Christ's coming. Watch this video from Pastor Josh to get started.

Tuesday, December 2

AN INVITATION TO TRUST

God's word invites us to trust Him- to place our lives at His mercy and surrender our own agenda. It might be a scary thought, but because in Christ, God became one of us, fully experiencing the hurts of humanity, we can be sure that we have a savior who is worthy of trust. Think about a circumstance where you need to completely trust God. Invite Him into this part of your life.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
— Psalm 3:5



Wednesday, December 3

A HOPING HEART

A child awaits Christmas day on tip-toes, anticipating good things to come. When the day finally arrives, it's made sweeter by the waiting. As you wait this advent season, write down a few things you're eagerly hoping and anticipating that Christ will bring to pass. Invite the Lord to encourage your heart in the waiting.

Be strong and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!
— Psalm 31:24

Thursday, December 4

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THE SONG OF ANGELS

Make sure to check back on Thursday to watch a video of our Woodmen worship team proclaiming the glory of our coming King. He's the fulfillment of every good hope and longing!

Friday, December 5

WORTHY OF OUR PRAYERS

If God was only lofty and Holy, we'd wonder if He could empathize with our deepest longings and sorrows. If He was merely a man, we would doubt His power and authority over circumstances that overwhelm us. In Christ, He is fully God and fully human, so we have a sovereign friend with whom we can trust our deepest prayers. Talk to Him today.

I dwell in the high and holy place, and also with him who is of a contrite and lowly spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly, and to revive the heart of the contrite.
— Isaiah 57:15



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