One Who Came Before You

There’s room for every story

In Matthew’s genealogy (Matt. 1:1-17), each name contains a story, threading together a lineage that leads to Christ. Take some time today to remember the story of someone who came before you—a relative or friend—who changed your life. Spend some time writing or journaling about this person or praying a prayer of thanksgiving for this person.

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Advent Calendar

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FILM & FAITH: FAMILY ADVENT DEVOTION

Choose a movie from the list provided on the back.

Pop some popcorn, heat some hot chocolate and enjoy some time together.

After the movie, don’t run or rush to bed…enjoy a family discussion!

Here are some questions that help your time together:

1. What did you like about the movie?
2. What did you dislike about the movie?
3. What emotions did you feel during the movie?
4. Who was the hero?  What did you think about them?
5. Who was the villain? What did you think about them?
6. Where does this story meet your story?
7. What meaning of Christmas is emphasized?
8. How can we express this Christmas theme personally and as a family?

Christmas Movies to Choose From:

It’s a Wonderful Life
A Miracle of 34^th Street
Christmas Angel
The Ultimate Gift
Unlikely Angel
A Christmas Wish
Muppet Christmas Carol
Frosty the Snowman
The Grinch that Stole Christmas
The Star
The Nativity Story
The Little Drummer Boy (1968)
The Christmas Chronicles
The Santa Clause
A Charlie Brown Christmas
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Klaus
Elf
Home Alone
A Christmas Story