Nov2024
Prepare for Advent and Christmas with Grow Ministries resources
Grow Ministries has many wonderful resources and ideas that are perfect for preparing our hearts for Jesus and his coming at Christmas.
Nov2024
Celebrating Advent
by Anne Hansen
The meaning of the word ‘Advent’ is that of a coming or an arrival. The whole focus of the season of Advent is the celebration of the birth of Christ (the first Advent) and the expectation of the return of Christ (the second Advent). This season celebrates the truth about God in the coming of Christ
Oct2024
Advent devotional booklet brings carols to life
by Anne Hansen
The Carols of Christmas devotional has been prepared by Lutheran Tract Mission for individuals, congregations, schools and aged-care facilities to print and give out to share God’s gift of grace.
Oct2024
Journey through the ’12 Days of Christmas’
by Erin Kerber
LCA International Mission’s booklet, ‘Joy to the World – 12 Days of Christmas’, shares insights into how our partner countries and churches celebrate Christmas. Through Bible verses and crafts, activities or recipes for each country, it encourages reflection on the true meaning of Christmas.
Dec2023
Hope in the darkness
by Bishop Paul Smith
Did your parents ever warn you, ‘Don’t run in the dark!’? This is one of those ‘common sense’ things we learn in childhood for our own safety. If you run in the dark, you will fall over and hurt yourself.
Nov2023
Discover GIFT Advent event for your Christmas celebrations
This GIFT Advent event resource provides a range of ideas to encourage the sharing of Advent rituals and traditions that have been passed through many generations and an opportunity to make new ones.
