The Joy of Advent is an easy, guided celebration of Advent and Christmas for any family that hopes to bring richness and meaning into the holiday season.
From Advent through Epiphany, daily Bible readings, reflections, songs, prayers, and activities for all ages provide a guided celebration that will infuse depth and delight throughout the Advent and Christmastide season. The Joy of Advent gives families the opportunity to come together and focus their hearts on the scarlet thread of Christmas—Christ’s love and sacrifice—woven through the tapestry of Scripture, and utilizing the Jesse Tree, to create poignant memories and beloved traditions.Readers will…
· Create meaningful traditions and activities that family members will enjoy year after year.
· Experience companionship through accessible readings and thoughtful reflections.
· Appreciate the amazing story of God’s redemptive work in the world.
· Have every day moments transformed into lasting memories of rich spiritual significance.
· Extend the celebration of Christmas through the full Twelve Days of Christmas.
Features of The Joy of Advent:
• PERFECT GIFT for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany celebrations
• TIMELESSLY CLASSIC PACKAGING: With a beautifully ageless, full-color, holiday design, this family activity book is perfect for decorating a coffee table or bookshelf, and the sturdy hardcover package ensures durability.
• DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES WITH KIDS: This book includes family devotions and reflection questions for different age levels, and activities the whole family can enjoy together.
| Format: | Hardcover book |
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| Product code: | PP609556 |
| Dimensions: | 6½" x 9" |
| Length: | 208 pages |
| Publisher: |
Paraclete Press
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| ISBN: | 9781640609556 |
| 1-2 copies | $21.99 each |
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| 3-9 copies | $20.99 each |
| 10-49 copies | $19.99 each |
| 50-99 copies | $19.49 each |
| 100+ copies | $18.74 each |
Written by Rebecca Grabill, Stephen Grabill, and Clare Therese Gray
Praise
"The Joy of Advent is a beautiful and rich resource. I celebrate that families will be able to create Christmas traditions that join their worship with that of the saints of old. Even though I struggle to remember the church calendar, I long for rhythms and traditions that will place me inside God’s redemptive story. I’m delighted that this volume will lead families in lifelong faith formation together." —Geoffrey Hsu, Executive Director, Shepherd Flourish San Diego
"What a beautiful, meaningful, imaginative, and fun-filled interactive book with a website! Biblical storytelling, from foretelling to fulfilling, from stump to branches, from hyssop to hyssop, from century to century we are captivated to live in the story. Beautiful illustrations, notable music, I-can-smell-it recipes and activities all contribute to memory-shaped meaning and identity. I cannot put the book down and am ready to recommend it to our young millennial couples. Authors and practitioners Rebecca and Stephen Grabill are able to show us how to form, disciple, and pass along biblical values and family traditions to the next generation. Through emotional resonance, personal significance, conversational reflection and introspection, ‘one’ day of Christmas is transformed into a season of celebration. May I commend you to welcome The Joy of Advent into your home."
Samuel E. Chiang, Deputy Secretary General World Evangelical Alliance
"For those of us who have longed for a rewarding Christmastime reading experience for ourselves and our families, the search is over. The Joy of Advent is a rich, guided companion through the rhythms and themes of the season—anchored in Scripture and brought to life by the beautifully written word, wonderful artwork, musical recommendations, and activities for all ages and stages. Prepare your hearts each day of Advent and Christmastide and bring your gifts as you bring yourself to the One who offers hope, peace, joy, and love throughout the season and the whole year long."
Timothy J. Beals, Author of The Red Letters, Teach Us to Pray, and When Grief Goes Deep
"The Joy of Advent is a timeless resource that will be a staple in your family’s faith traditions for years to come! From your little ones to grandparents, every member of your family will be engaged by the thoughtfully written reflections, beautiful illustrations, creative celebration ideas, and much more! This book will truly bless each and every family who seeks to grow closer to Christ during the Advent and Christmas seasons."
Cassie Herrington, Author of Little Saint Stories & Director of Youth Ministry
Author
Rebecca Grabill is a homeschooling mother of six and award-winning author of children’s books. While she studied theology in university, she went on to earn an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults, and has published a wide array of fiction, essays, and poetry for all age levels.
Stephen Grabill, PhD is the theological consultant on this project (and conveniently, Rebecca’s husband). He has been steeped in all things theology and economics for more than three decades, earrning a PhD in Systematic Theology and Moral Theology, then writing, editing, speaking and making films, notably the film series For the Life of the World, which has sold more than 250,000 copies and reached 1.5 million viewers.
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