Read:

Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

What is Advent?

Advent is a season of anticipation, longing, and waiting. It's a time leading up to Christmas when we look towards the manger, the cross, and Jesus with hope, joy, love, and peace in our hearts. Join us this month as we prepare our hearts to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus, this Christmas season.

Let’s kick off this Advent season with HOPE. As you begin your journey towards Christmas, you have opportunities to experience and share hope with others around you. Jesus is the reason we have hope! He came to give us hope and a future. This year, lean into the story of Jesus’s birth and celebrate the hope He gives us!

Today’s Challenge:

Share your favorite Christmas tradition that celebrates the hope of Jesus!

More ways to celebrate HOPE this week:

• Begin the challenges on the Family Advent Calendar with your family!
  
• Read Family Devos all week about the hope of Jesus!
  
• Learn more about Advent on your campus’ Family Resource Wall!
  
• As we look toward Christmas with hope-filled hearts, lift your hand and worship along with the new Venture Worship originals “Go Tell It” and “O Come All”! Available now wherever you listen to music!
  
• For more information about Christmas at Venture, visit venturechurch.org/christmas.