Advent a Calendar of Devotions 2008

by John E. Harnish

Advent, A Calendar of Devotions is a booklet of daily devotions for the season of Advent (the four weeks before Christmas) that helps you step back from bustle and stress of the season and prepare your heart and mind to rejoice in God's loving gift, Jesus Christ.



Each daily devotion includes a recommended Scripture reading, a Bible verse, an inspiring message, and an uplifting prayer.

Advent, A Calendar of Devotions, Large Type, is ideal for churches to purchase in quantities to distribute to older adult member of the congregation and those who are sight impaired. and those beyond the congregation that need a message of hope, comfort., and joy.

When ordering for your congregation, remember to secure copies for those beyond the congregation that need a message of hope, comfort, and joy including nursing homes residents, prisons, and other groups with whom you are in ministry.

Also available in regular size suitable for mailing in a #10 envelope. Other resources for your family:
Lighting the candles in an Advent wreath at the family meal or other prayer time each Sunday and on Christmas day is a meaningful way to add to your preparation during this holy season.



Advent Wreaths
Love, Peace Hope & Joy Gold Wire Votive Holder
Love, Peace Hope & Joy Black Wire Votive Holder
Children of the World
Nativity Star
Home Candlelight Service Set

Sample Devotional

48 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2008

About the author

John E. (better known as "Jack") Harnish is a retired United Methodist pastor who served 45 years in ordained ministry. For seven years he was the Associate General Secretary for the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry for the denomination, working with programs of clergy training around the world. He retired from First United Methodist Church of Birmingham, MI and now lives on beautiful Platte Lake in Northern Michigan. He writes a weekly blog, "Monday Memo" which can be found at his website www.johneharnish.com.

Jack is a graduate of Asbury College, Asbury Theological Seminary and holds a honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary.