UMIKA 5:2

What would it have been like to be in Bethlehem on the night that Jesus was born? Imagine being a shepherd and hearing a sky-full of angels singing! This three-day plan takes children to the town and hillside to dwell for a while in the Bible story. The plan complements the free children’s game app Guardians of Ancora.

"All is calm. All is bright." This busy time of year can feel anything but calm or bright. Yet, the season of Advent calls us to stay alert to the peace and light Christ brought in His birth and His eventual return. To help us sharpen our gaze, we will incorporate artwork from the Abide Bible alongside Advent Scripture verses to prepare our hearts for Jesus' arrival.

Discover the wonder of the Christmas story with fresh eyes - looking deeper at the tough experiences, challenging settings, and real people it's made up of. At its heart, the Nativity isn't a cute kids' play: it's the gritty, wondrous story of Jesus entering the mess and madness of the human world.

Advent is a season of waiting—a time to slow down and sharpen our awareness of what we're waiting for and how we're waiting for it. This plan, from Practicing the Way, explores the themes of hope, peace, joy, and love through the lens of the Christmas story. Featuring reflections from Gemma Ryan, John Mark Comer, Ken Shigematsu, and Bethany Allen, this four-day devotional invites us to discover how God's coming changed everything and continues to transform us today.