Advent Resources
Posted November 25th, 2009 by fr. greg
An Order for Family Devotions for Advent
Click here for An Order for Family Devotions with the Advent Wreath (you don’t need an Advent Wreath to do them!). The file is meant to be used as a one sheet booklet, so either use on-line or print front and back on one sheet and fold. This is a great way to devote time as a family to God’s Word and Prayer, gathering together to center our lives around the One who is Coming into the world: Jesus Christ.
Readings for each week of Advent, for use with the devotions, or for your own discipline of reading scripture, will be posted here:
Family and personal devotions supplement and draw their strength from our corporate worship as the body of Christ. Don’t miss out on the unique themes of each Sunday in Advent.
Our Regular Sunday Worship
9:00 am Sunday School for all ages- nursery & toddler care, Sunday School Preschool through High School9:15 am Adult Bible Study
- in The Forum10:00 am Children’s Chapel for Preschool through Third Grade- kids join their families during announcements for communion- Morning Prayer (odd weeks)- Holy Communion (even weeks)
Other Advent Opportunities and Resources
In addition to participating in the Advent services and activities at St. Paul’s, here are some ways that you and your family can celebrate Advent to be ready for Christmas:
Opportunities to Serve:
- Angel Tree
- Operation Christmas Child
- Baby Bundles (call Church Office for more details)
- Look for Other Opportunities at St. Paul’s
- Have another person or family over for a meal
Opportunities to Give:
- http://www.stpaulsbakersfield.org (St. Paul’s, of course!)
- http://www.anglicanaid.net (Anglican Relief & Development)
- http://www.thebrm.org (Bakersfield Rescue Mission)
Advent Art:
Simplifying Christmas: