Matthew 2:10-11 When they saw the star, they were filled with joy. They entered the house and saw the child with Mary his mother. Falling to their knees, they honored him. Then they opened their treasure chests and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
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n“Advent” makes us think of:
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nChristmas
nAdvent Festival
nHoly
nCandles
nWreaths
nPrayer
nCalendars
nWise Men
nPreparation
nIsrael
nBirth
nCamel
nJesus
nMary
nGold
nFrankincense
nMyrrh
nHosanna in the Highest
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nHow we practice Advent:
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- Lighting candles in the Advent Wreath in Sunday School
- Praying when we are together in worship services
- Going to Church and actively participating
- Lighting the Christmas Tree
- Setting out the Nativity scene
- Read Bible Stories
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nI hope this Advent season that I will:
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- Stop being preoccupied with school because it stresses me out, and I don’t want to be stressed
- Be closer to God
- Focus on the true meaning, not on possessions and all the social stuff
- Focus on the more spiritual part of Advent and Christmas
- Devote more time to the meaning of Advent and Christmas
- Get closer to other people and help people
- Keep Christ in Christmas
- Focus on having everlasting life
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- Decorate as a celebration of God
- Attention
- Thanks
- Spreading the love
- Time
- Focus
- Giving
- Prayer
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nPrayer: God, this Advent season, help us to focus more on you and the spiritual aspects of the season, rather than on the presents and the parties. In all that we do, help us to praise and worship you. Amen.
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