Product Details
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- 128 Pages
- Publisher: Good Book Co
- Publication Date: October 2021
- ISBN: FDREW_ED____THEADVENTUREOFCHRIST9781784986520
The Adventure of Christmas: 25 Simple Family Devotions for December
These simple 10-minute family devotions for Advent, with graphic-novel-style illustrations, explore the Gospel accounts of the first Christmas in an engaging way, and will help families keep Christ at the heart of their celebrations.
With all the Bible passages and questions already laid out, you can lead these devotions without needing any extra time to prepare, making family devotional time an achievable joy, not an unrealistic burden. There are different sets of questions for 3-4s, 5-7s, 7-12s, teens and even parents, so the whole family can enjoy looking at the Bible together.
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Ed Drew is the Director of Faith in Kids, resourcing children's ministry in the local church. Before that for twelve years he was the Children’s Worker at Dundonald Church, South West London. He’s married to Mary and they have three children. Previously Ed was an Engineer and he is still happiest building and fixing things.
Alex Webb-Peploe is an illustrator and web designer. He lives in Cheltenham with Hilary and his young son Caleb.
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“The Adventure of Christmas is a remarkable achievement. With captivating illustrations and a simple but compelling approach to storytelling, Ed Drew has written an inspiring Advent devotional, grace-filled and truth-soaked and entirely approachable. Each page from the Christmas story comes to life, and the questions and activities are thoughtful but not over-burdensome. I’m so grateful for this new doorway into Advent season with my family. ”
Randall Goodgame
Slugs and Bugs; Author, Jesus and the Very Big Surprise
“What do our kids need this Christmas? More than anything they need to know and love God. Ed Drew helps make discipling our family easier—no matter what the age range! is truly the gift that keeps on giving. ”
Barbara Reaoch
Author, A Jesus Christmas
“When you take a journey with children, you pack for every possibility. This devotional does just that as it walks families through the unchangeable map of Advent with questions and activities to engage even the most restless traveler. ”
Cheryce Berg
Director of Children's Ministries, College Church, Wheaton
“Another great resource for families from Faith in Kids! With its age-specific questions, there’s something here to help you celebrate Jesus whatever stage your family is at. Ed writes with an unwavering commitment to God’s word, a healthy dose of fun and realistic expectations about family life. This is a brilliant way to plan your ‘Adventure’ this Christmas. ”
Dan Adams and Gareth Loh
Awesome Cutlery
“A short but meaningful daily Advent family devotional with something for all ages from under-5s to adults! ”
Victoria Beech
GodVenture
“A wonderful book which equips the whole family to discover the Christmas story afresh. ”
Katherine Hill
Director, Care for the Family
“'Wow!’ That’s what I thought when I stepped into The Adventure Of Christmas! Wow—it’s such a well-thought-through and cleverly-designed guide for families of all ages! Wow—it’s so easy to use! Wow—what wise and helpful and practical words! And this amazing adventure leads so beautifully and wonderfully to the biggest wow of all—the baby in the manger, our Savior and King, Jesus! ”
Colin Buchanan
Musician
“Faith in Kids have such a huge heart for encouraging the whole family to explore faith and they come up with so many great ways to do just that. The Adventure of Christmas is no exception. Simple enough to make it easy for any family to use but also packed with creative ideas, question starters for any age and lots of optional extras, this is a really helpful way to make the most of Advent together as a family. ”
Lou Woolcock
Families Coordinator, Youth for Christ
“It’s so easy for us all to get distracted with busyness over the Christmas period. As a family, these simple but profound sessions took us deeper into the Christmas story, gave us a rhythm for reflection and sparked more faith conversations with our kids. ”
Andy and Jo Frost
Share Jesus International and the Evangelical Alliance
Product Description
These simple 10-minute family devotions for Advent, with graphic-novel-style illustrations, explore the Gospel accounts of the first Christmas in an engaging way, and will help families keep Christ at the heart of their celebrations.
With all the Bible passages and questions already laid out, you can lead these devotions without needing any extra time to prepare, making family devotional time an achievable joy, not an unrealistic burden. There are different sets of questions for 3-4s, 5-7s, 7-12s, teens and even parents, so the whole family can enjoy looking at the Bible together.