Pastor's Note - November 19 
Christmas is right around the corner, and we will soon be in advent season! One of my favorite times of the year. I’m particularly excited this year, as our sermon series will focus on the advent themes of joy, hope, love, and peace – all much-needed in our time. Christmas season is also a great time for traditions of family devotionals and worship, centered the arrival of Jesus Christ. So, I want to recommend some resources to you, that you and your family can use for your own advent devotionals. Some are free links and downloads, some would need to be purchased, and some will even be available at our resource table in the lobby. I pray these assist you this season. And do let us know if you need help getting started! It’s never too late to begin a routine of worship in your own home.
- Good News of Great Joy by John Piper (Free PDF Download)
https://www.desiringgod.org/books/good-news-of-great-joy
- The Dawning of Indestructible Joy by John Piper (Free PDF Download)
https://www.desiringgod.org/books/the-dawning-of-indestructible-joy
- LifeWay Kids 2020 Family Advent Guide
https://kidsministry.lifeway.com/2020/10/30/2020-family-advent-guide/
- Come Thou Long Expected Jesus by Nancy Guthrie (Available for Purchase at Resource Table!)
- The Advent Storybook by Laura Richie (Available for Purchase at Resource Table!)
- Love Came Down at Christmas by Sinclair Ferguson
- The Christmas We Didn’t Expect by David Mathis
- The Best Gift Ever Given by Ronnie Martin
- Come, Let Us Adore Him by Paul Tripp
- The Characters of Christmas by Daniel Darling
- Ideas for Celebrating Advent as a Family
http://www.lifeway.com/Article/ideas-for-celebrating-advent-as-a-family