From the Manger Advent for Families
Note: This is a digital product. No physical product will be shipped to you.
Hunger is a universal human experience, drawing attention to both our basic needs for nourishment and deeper needs for peace, liberation, and meaning. From the Manger reflects on the playful symbolism of Jesus being laid in a feeding trough in Bethlehem, the “House of Bread,” inviting us to consider how the baby born in a bread town continues to feed a hungry world today. This Advent resource is designed to inspire, empower, and nourish your community and can be used on its own or alongside other From the Manger products.
Designed for families with children, youth, and adults of all ages, From the Manger Advent for Families includes five weekly devotions. Each devotion includes the following elements:
- Scripture: A meaningful scripture passage to guide your reflection each week.
- Reflection: A thoughtful devotional that ties the week’s scripture to the heart of the Advent season, fostering deeper spiritual insight.
- Discussion: Open-ended questions that spark meaningful conversation and shared reflection within your family.
- Family Memory-Making Activity: Simple, engaging activities designed to create lasting memories as you prepare your hearts and home for Christmas.
- Prayer: A brief but heartfelt prayer to center your time together and focus on the true meaning of Advent.
- Audio Recordings: A convenient podcast featuring the week’s reflection, questions, and prayer—perfect for listening while commuting, preparing meals, or unwinding at the end of the day. Available near the beginning of Advent.
We hope this resource will provide a foundation for a memorable and meaningful Advent and Christmas season.
How You Can Use It
From the Manger Advent for Families is an ideal resource to share with the families in your congregation. Whether you print it for families to take home at the beginning of Advent or email weekly PDFs, this resource makes faith formation easy and accessible. Plus, a podcast version of the devotionals will be available, giving families another meaningful way to engage with the Advent season.
What You Will Receive
Personal Use: After your purchase, you’ll receive a link to download your PDF file. You can open it directly on most devices, but for the best experience, we recommend downloading on a computer. Please refer to the information included in the PDF on best practices for using our products.
Ministry Use: After your purchase, you’ll receive a link to download your ZIP file. Ensure you can open ZIP files on your device. For the best experience, we recommend downloading on a computer. If you purchased for Ministry Use, you’ll receive a link to the Media Kit in the For the Leader PDF. Please refer to the information included in the PDF on best practices for sharing our products with your community.