Traditionally, Advent, which comes from the Latin word adventus, which means “waiting,” has been celebrated on the four Sundays leading up to Christmas and the fifth and final celebration on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.

It is a time of eager anticipation leading up to the celebration of Jesus’ birth at Christmas. Advent invites us to look back at the amazing gift God gave us at Christmas-God’s very own Son, Jesus.

It also invites us to look ahead with joyful anticipation to the time Jesus will return-a time when God will right all wrongs and make every broken thing whole.

In the midst of all the online shopping and over-the-top decorations, Advent calls us to pause and take a look at where

God is at work in us and in the world around us.

Our prayer is that this resource would help to create meaningful moments for you and your family to capture the unexpected wonder and joy of Christmas during this Advent season.

If you were with us in person on 12/4 or 12/11 then you had a chance to take your family photo for those holiday cards.

Click the link below to find your photo and send it out as you’d like!

Simply click on your photo, find the download button, and you’re all set!

While this web service has professional printing options for you to purchase, there is absolutely no purchase necessary.

The Christmas Online Experience is an on-demand Christmas service. You can tune in at any time for incredible worship, and an inspiring message from Pastor Chris. This message will be available to watch on Christmas Eve.

Jingle Jam Online Experience is an on-demand Christmas service for Our City Kids. You can tune in at any time for great worship and message from Pastor Kellen. This message will be available to watch on Christmas Eve.

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