Family Advent Activities Throughout this season of advent, I encourage you to engage your family in the following daily activities. Each of these activities will help you and your family focus on what really matters this holiday season. ~ Pastor Matt Austin Wednesday: Before bed or at dinner, pray as a family saying, “Dear God,…
Read MoreFamily Advent Activities Throughout this season of advent, I encourage you to engage your family in the following daily activities. Each of these activities will help you and your family focus on what really matters this holiday season. ~ Pastor Matt Austin Tuesday: Enjoy a family Christmas movie together. Watch The Grinch Who Stole Christmas…
Read MoreFamily Advent Activities Throughout this season of advent, I encourage you to engage your family in the following daily activities. Each of these activities will help you and your family focus on what really matters this holiday season. ~ Pastor Matt Austin Monday: As you receive Christmas cards, place the cards at the dinner table.…
Read MoreGIVER OF GIFTS Friday Read: Matthew 25:14-21 14 “Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. 15 To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. 16 The man who…
Read MoreGIVER OF GIFTS Thursday Read: Ephesians 2:1-10 1 “As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of us also lived…
Read MoreGIVER OF GIFTS Wednesday Read: Matthew 25:14-21 14 “Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. 15 To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. 16 The man who…
Read MoreGIVER OF GIFTS Tuesday Read: Genesis 12:1-3 1 The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. 2 “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you;I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.3 I will bless those who bless you, and…
Read MoreGIVER OF GIFTS Monday Read: Matthew 25:14-21 14 “Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. 15 To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. 16 The man who…
Read MoreTHANKSGIVING Friday Read: Philippians 4:4-7 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts…
Read MoreTHANKSGIVING Thursday Read: Ephesians 5:15-21 15 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another with…
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