Advent

We are not a highly liturgical people (that is Baptists). However, we do look at the church calendar at Advent. This is a great time of year to look for Jesus' coming -- to live with expectation at what he will do in our lives. Sheri passed along a devotional website - Follow the Star.

There are many Advent traditions within families, and within church families. For Northwest we decorate the sanctuary and pull out the Advent candles. For the past few years we have coupled families of the church reading scripture and lighting the candles. This year we are using a video series from WorshipHouse Media called the Advent Journey.

I am interested in your family's traditions for Advent as well as your Church family's traditions. What do you remember as Advent traditions growing up or in other churches you have been to?