Sunday, December 21, 2008

Ideas for engaging in Advent from home...

For all those who will not be attending church today due to the snow...

Here are some ways to engage in the season in the comfort of your own home.

As a family or on your own...

* read the Christmas story found in the beginning of Matthew and Luke or listen to sermons online. CC Sermons can be found here
* watch a Christmas movie together...ex. The Charlie Brown Christmas
* light the 3rd candle of advent together and use the CC devotional with it
* listen to and sing some Christmas songs [click here for a free downloadable album] or click here for another free downloadable album
* invite others to join you! your neighbors are probably stuck at home as well!
* rest
* enjoy a good meal
* make something together
* pray
* read a book
* PLAY!

Here is a video that I totally love... it helps me reflect on the real meaning of Christmas in light of our present day cultures version of it. Hope you all have a wonderful, restful, and safe Sunday! Merry Christmas!

1 comment:

Kayce aka lucy said...

i am snuggled safely and warm at home...loving the snow and the peace it brings which makes way for moving deeper into advent :-)

stay warm!