Gift Exchange

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Written By United Methodist Church of Greater New Jersey
 

Life hands us difficult experiences that weigh us down: despair, anxiety, regret, darkness, and feelings of meaninglessness. In the midst of all this, God holds out precious and life-giving gifts – hope, peace, joy, love, light, and purpose. This Advent season, as we prepare for gift exchanges with friends and family, we will reflect on the gifts given to us by the greatest giver of all and how can we receive and embrace those gifts even in the most difficult of times.

  • Week 1: Despair for Hope | Psalm 121: 1-8

  • Week 2: Anxiety for Peace | John 14:27

  • Week 3: Regret for Joy | 1 Kings 8:62-66

  • Week 4: Fear for Love | 1 John 4:7-19

  • Christmas Eve: Darkness for Light | Isaiah 9:2-7

  • Week 5: Meaninglessness for Purpose | Jeremiah 29:11

Coming Soon for Advent 2024

What’s Included:

  • Series Guide & Worship Liturgy

  • Preaching Resource

  • Children’s Moment Resource

  • Small Group Guides

  • Daily Scripture Readings

  • Mission Engagement & Ideas

  • Youth Resources

  • Graphics Bundle:

Videos:

  • Pre-Service Countdown

  • Motion Background

  • Sermon Bumper Video

Canva Templates:

  • Worship Bulletin

  • Invite Postcard

  • Slide Deck

  • ·Social Media Graphics

Create a free Canva account and edit the design to customize for your church’s brand and worship service.

 
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