Advent
Advent is a season of preparation for the coming of Christmas and for the fulfillment of God’s loving promise for the restoration of the world. This page is filled with ways that individuals and families can join us in our preparations this year.
Heaven’s Earthly Life
“It gets darker and darker, and then Jesus is born."
+ Wendell Berry
Follow along with our community Advent Devotional Book and weekly themes. This year we’ll be reflecting on the poetry of Wendell Berry through the Devotion entitled Heaven’s Earthly Life. You can access the online devotional and links to the poems for each week by clicking on the image above or the link below. You can also pick up a printed copy at the the church.
A children’s devotional book will be available in the Gathering space as well.
Advent Happenings at Prince of Peace
Advent Mission Projects
Holiday Meal Bags
Mac and Cheese – 2 boxes
Instant Au gratin or Scalloped Potatoes – 2 boxes
Canned Corn – 2 cans, 15-oz. size
Vegetable Oil – small bottle
Hot Cocoa Mix – 6-count box
Mixed Fruit or Fruit Cocktail or pineapple – 1 can, 14 oz. size
Cake Mix – standard size, not the Jiffy size.
Canned Frosting – 1 can
Pudding, instant (no cooking) any size
Jello – any size
Chocolate Chips – 12 oz. bag regular or mini, or holiday M&Ms, or Sprinkles.
Pancake Mix- 1 32 oz. box. The ‘Complete’ type is preferred however any is OK.
Pancake Syrup – plastic bottle
Please bring your bags to Prince of Peace by Sunday, December 14 at 11:00 AM.
We need 60 hams (boneless or bone-in) to feed families of all sizes. If you would like to contribute a ham please sign up online or let us know by calling the office at 513-683-4244. Hams should be dropped off on the weekend of December 7 or 14.
We also need help delivering these hams and holiday bags to LIFE Food Pantry. Sign up below to help!
Nourished and Known: Donate Baby Formula to Impacting Tomorrow: Advent Mission Project
Our Advent devotional invites us to support an organization “devoted to dwelling in the shadows of despair and providing glimmers of hope”. This year, our church has selected Impacting Tomorrow. Help families facing food insecurity this winter by providing baby formula to be distributed at their market. Impacting Tomorrow is an organization in Loveland committed to meeting people where they are by providing for basic human needs. “Access to food and clothing is often taken for granted. Impacting Tomorrow bridges the gap to ensure our guests have these essential needs met. The majority of their guests are women and children, and we currently have over 500 babies enrolled through our Carry Her Program, which provides diapers, wipes, and essential care items each month.”
Help Light the Advent Wreath
Would your family consider lighting the Advent Wreath this coming season? All you would need to do is arrive 5-10 minutes before the service to speak with the pastors and then light the candles at the start of the service. This is a great way for individuals, families, and couples to participate in worship as we ponder the light of Christ.
If you’d like to participate, sign up directly at this link.