As we start Advent 2014 it is important to remember to slow down! Our rector, Fr. Paul will be issuing a challenge to SJE families and the Parish to do just so! We know that slowing down is tough in our culture ... and slowing down as a family is even more difficult! And ... if you are able to slow things down (even for just 30 minutes) ... what do you do while slowed down?
The resources below are meant to provide you with some help as you slow down! There are some great family time ideas, craft projects, service projects, Advent calendars, and so much more! And, Matt and I will also be posting a daily photo on Instagram and Facebook to try to keep Advent and the anticipation of the birth of baby Jesus in the forefront of our teen's minds and days! Let's think of it as project Observe Advent, Don't Fight Santa! Please feel free to contact Matt or I for other ideas or to ask questions! And, we'd love to hear what you'll be up to .... Happy Advent! Here are a few suggestions:
*Lead (Living Every Day as Disciples) Website: http://waytolead.org/resource/advent-resources-pinterest/
Lots of ideas using Pinterest and other sites to help spark your creativity! Family time ideas, service project ideas, and more!
*Advent Conspiracy: http://www.adventconspiracy.org/
Christmas can still change the world! Mtr Suz will be presenting on this in the Rector's Forum THIS Sunday at SJE! The idea is to worship fully, spend less, give more, and love all! The site has some great ideas about relational gift giving, fighting injustice, and supporting water wells in 3rd world countries with the money you save by making gifts instead of buying! Your teens could REALLY get into this!
*Family Resource Ideas from The Episcopal Dio of PA: http://www.diopayouth.org/blog/family-advent-resources
This site offers some excellent and practical tools for devotions, texts, video clips of a modern day nativity, and more!
*Living Montessori Now: http://livingmontessorinow.com/2011/11/29/50-plus-december-family-activities/
A great site with 50+ crafty ideas, Advent prayers, family traditions, and more!
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