Photos of Advent Around the World Festival held November 24, 2019

Photos from Advent Around the World 2018

Some quick videos to explain what Advent is and what an Advent wreath is:
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​Worship Fully:  It starts with Jesus. It ends with Jesus. This is the holistic approach God had in mind for Christmas. It’s a season where we are called to put down our burdens and lift a song up to our God. It’s a season where love wins, peace reigns, and a king is celebrated with each breath
Spend Less:    Spending Less isn’t a call to stop giving gifts; it’s a call to stop spending money on gifts we won’t remember in less than a year. . By spending wisely on gifts we free ourselves from the anxiety associated with debt so we can take in the season with a full heart.
Give More:   The most powerful, memorable gift you can give to someone else is yourself. And nobody modeled this more than Jesus.  The main point is simple: When it comes to spending time with those you love, it’s all about quality, not quantity.
Love All:  It all boils down to love. Love from a savior. Love to a neighbor in need. By spending just a little less on gifts we free up our resources to love as Jesus loves by giving to those who really need help. . 

Online Resources to Celebrate Advent in Your Home:

http://adventword.org/  is where you can go to sign up to receive a daily email and on online Advent Calendar that you "open" each day to receive one word that is the theme for the day and a brief reflection.

 Download this advent calendar with daily prayers and pictures that can be colored. 

Advent Wreaths: This document gives the history of an Advent Wreath, several ways to make and use it, and prayers to use.