Restoration family,

We are about to embark on another liturgical year together with the season of Advent. It is fitting that we enter into the year in darkness, mystery, and anticipation. It is the sacred vocation of the church to stand in the midst of a dark world, heralding a great mystery, eagerly anticipating the return of our king.

We are fond of quoting Fleming Rutledge: “Advent is not for the faint of heart.” It is not a passive waiting and it is not sentimental. It’s a prophetic stance that clings to God’s promise to bruise the head of the serpent. And even as the Holy Family together waited for the coming of the Christ child, we too wait together.

There’s no right way to ‘do Advent’. Below are a diverse array of resources you can use to provide direction and bring focus throughout the season. But as you discern what might be beneficial, please consider moving through one of these (or some other resource) together with a friend, your table group, your spouse or some other small group of disciples.

Let us band together, in quiet confidence, that our king is coming and his kingdom is here.

Yours in Christ,
Aaron

Our gift to you:

available in the Fellowship Hall after each service during our Advent Fair→

Joyful All Ye Nations Rise
by various global church leaders

Our own Bart Moseman works with Langham Partnership training and equipping pastors in the Majority World. This devotional is filled with wisdom and insights from leaders across the globe.

Advent Coloring Book
by Josh Byers

Coloring isn’t just for kids! For those artistically inclined, meditate on the “good news of great joy that will be for all the people” while you color and pray this season.