Ministry and life during a global pandemic sometimes requires a bit more creativity than normal. While things look different in 2020, there are some things that remain the same and unshakable. Missing some of the normal Advent activities as we prepare for the coming of the newborn King, we have a chance to embrace some new opportunities.

Because this year, we can’t gather as families to put together “Advent in a Box” or a traditional Advent calendar – of course, you can assemble them yourselves and share! Another opportunity for families that are separated in this season, friends, neighbors, and church members – a digital Advent calendar. The best news is that there are several free options that don’t require a lot of tech know-how:

• AdventMyFriend – is a web-based opportunity. You can customize the background image and each square. Pictures, links, text, or even videos! Here’s a link to connect you: https://adventmyfriend.com
• MyAdvent – is primarily app-based (IOS and Android) but generates a link that can be shared with friends on the web. Also free, customizable, image-based, the ability to record your voice, and similar to AdventMyFriend – you don’t have to have the entire calendar complete to share. Download MyAdvent for Android | iOS 
• Musical Calendar App – an IOS app that isn’t customizable but features 25 different Christmas songs. To learn more: Musical Calendar App

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Interested in other Advent Devotionals? We recommend:

• Glory To God in the Highest – Chad Bird
• Waiting Here for You – Louie Giglio or available on YouVersion Bible App as a reading plan
• Preparing the Way of the Lord – David Wendel (free and based on the daily lectionary)
  • To receive a daily text message –text: ReadingTheWord to 24251
  • To receive a daily email, please visit:   http://callingpost.site/ReadingTheWordofGod  – scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the box that says “sign up now.” (Note – if you wish to receive only an email, do not enter your phone number on this form.
• Have you ever used the Jesus Storybook Bible? It’s one of our favorites! If you are looking for an Advent Devotional for the whole family?
  • Here’s a link to the FREE guide that pairs with it: 2019 Jesus Storybook Bible Advent Guide
  • For those who are interested in a new resource that transforms the free guide into “cards” – please visit (purchase required): Advent Cards – Storybook Bible.
  • The updated 2020 Guide: https://www.faithgateway.com/jesus-storybook-bible-advent-calendar-printable/
  • A New Advent and Christmas book by Sally-Lloyd Jones: The Jesus Storybook Bible Christmas Collection (purchase required)