{"product_id":"an-illustrated-advent-for-families-do-not-be-afraid","title":"An Illustrated Advent for Families: Do Not Be Afraid","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"box-red\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFREE SAMPLE\u003c\/strong\u003e: If you'd like a free sample of this resource, \u003cscript src=\"https:\/\/embed.lpcontent.net\/leadboxes\/current\/embed.js\" async=\"\" defer\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e please click here.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box-advent\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eADVENT FOR FAMILIES: What is it? What's included?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOur 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 \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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Illustrated Advent for Families: Do Not Be Afraid\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\u003cp\u003eThese weekly reflections explore our theme, \"Do Not Be Afraid,\" which is found in Jesus’ birth story in the Gospel of Luke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h4\u003e\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 coloring page, and a prayer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Crafts\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each paper craft connects to the weekly themes of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love.\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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow You Can Use It\u003c\/h4\u003e\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\u003ch4\u003ePurchase Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\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\u003ch4\u003eWeekly Themes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow is a list of the themes for each of the five weekly devotionals:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWeek 1: Do Not Be Afraid to Hold Hope\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScripture: Luke 1:26–45\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWeek 2: Do Not Be Afraid to Bring Peace\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScripture: Luke 1:46–55\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWeek 3: Do Not Be Afraid to Practice Joy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScripture: Luke 2:1–14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWeek 4: Do Not Be Afraid to Choose Love\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScripture: Luke 2:15–20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eChristmas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScripture: Read Luke 2:1–7 on Christmas Eve \u0026amp; Luke 2:20 on Christmas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLooking for other \u003cem\u003eDo Not Be Afraid\u003c\/em\u003e resources? 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