Live It Out News December 2021
In this December 2021 Issue:
- Update from John
- Update from Uganda
- Advent Resources Update from John John and Jennifer arrived home in Oregon City this weekend after nearly 8,000 miles of travel with stops at over 20 retreat sites and leader-care ministries across the western USA. John wanted to start the day by sending a 5 minute "fireside chat" video update to you along with encouragement from scripture. Click here or play the video above to hear an update from John Garrick.
Update from Uganda Our Uganda 2021 Mission Trip was exhausting but so fruitful! Ben spent over two weeks reconnecting with partners, making new friends, and helping leaders plan out the next several years of ministry work across multiple fronts: leadership development, building projects, technology deployment, empowerment projects, apologetics planting, schools, and health. Communities are rebounding after the heavy COVID lockdown, and there is a feeling of optimism about the future. Thanks to all of our Bridge The Divide supporters, Ben was able to set up three systems that will open up video collaboration with our partners in Rukungiri, Ishaka, and Kampala, and allow these partners to plan and connect with partners worldwide. With much to do, these tools provide the relational and personal connections so necessary to actually get stuff done! Click here or play the video above to hear more updates from Uganda.
Advent Resources Observing Advent with your family is a beautiful way to keep the Christmas season infused with the Gospel. We’ve put together a list of trustworthy resources to help you make the most out of this season with your family and draw closer to the Lord as Christmas approaches.
1. Tiny Theologians Family Tree of Christ Advent Cards: This is a fun yearly tradition for families with little ones at home! 25 daily cards create a beautiful family tree including key Biblical figures who became part of the lineage of Christ including Abraham, Rahab, and David. This is an easy way to help kids understand the “big picture” in scripture that points us to Christ. Find it here: https://www.tinytheologians.shop/collections/christmas/products/family-tree-of-christ-advent-cards
2. Good News of Great Joy: 25 Devotional Readings for Christmas by John Piper: Good News of Great Joy by John Piper is an Advent devotional journeying through the new testament with daily readings. The devotionals are short, about a page and a half, which makes them quick and easy to incorporate into family devotional times. You can order a physical copy of the book, or download a free PDF online: https://www.crossway.org/books/good-news-of-great-joy-hc/
3. Knowing Him by Name from Focus on the Family: Knowing Him by Name is a free PDF resource featuring daily devotional activities to do with kids. Each devotional includes scripture, a brief activity, and a very short devotional. These are great for busy families who may only have a few minutes to spend together. Find it here: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/2018-advent-calendar-knowing-him-by-name/
4. The Advent Project by Biola University: This is an online Advent calendar produced by Biola University. This year the focus is canticles- scriptural songs that played a significant role in the life of the early church and are still in use today. Each day features a new song with lyrics and audio and a piece of beautiful art. Check it out at https://ccca.biola.edu/advent/
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