Wake Up to God's Dream: Year A, Advent to Epiphany 2007/08

During the season of Advent, God’s Christian children approach Christmas with the unique focus of responding to the call to live in the middle of God’s dream.

This year, we are encouraged to “Get ready! Take heart! Rejoice! Be restored! Praise the Lord! Arise and Shine!” These themes encourage us to act confidently because we know that the light of God is breaking forth in the darkness and is becoming the Light of the World.

The prayers and activities in this booklet are adapted from the worship resources in Leader magazine. Use the resource in whatever way best fits into your home’s routines and life stage realities. If your family has younger children, feel free to simplify, shorten, and paraphrase the prayers and pondering thoughts.

Also available to download here:

• JPG files of each advent image
• Photo of 3 tin-candle luminaries, made by Abe Penner, Winnipeg.

Also see Christ was Born in Bethlehem, a recommended song for this Advent.