Advent 2024

What is Advent?

"A voice of one crying out: Prepare the way of the Lord in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert. Every valley will be lifted up, and every mountain and hill will be leveled; the uneven ground will become smooth and the rough places, a plain. And the glory of the Lord will appear, and all humanity together will see it, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken." - Isaiah 3:10-12

The word advent literally means “the arrival.” It is a way to look back and celebrate the Son of God coming to earth to be born as a baby in a manger while we also look forward to His second coming when creation will be redeemed and restored. Advent is traditionally celebrated in the four weeks leading up to Christmas with four themes: hope, joy, love, and peace. Join us as we prepare our hearts to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus, this Christmas season.

Advent Reading Plan

Slow down and lean in this December with Venture's Advent Bible Reading Plan series! Each week, the scripture, Daily Devos, and Family Devos will focus on a unique theme or promise of Advent. On Wednesdays, through special videos featured in the Daily Devos, we'll pause together and read a portion of the Christmas story as we invite you to experience Advent in your own story. Let's all learn to wait well this holiday season!

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Families and Advent

The Christmas season, use these tools and resources with your family to make memories and make disciples this holiday season.

Pick up a copy of the Family Advent Calendar in your child's KXP classroom or download a digital copy!

Beginning Dec. 2, you can read along with our Advent Bible Reading Plan with your kids and use these Family Devos to jumpstart a conversation about Jesus!

On Sunday Mornings, don't miss the "Search for a Savior" series on December 1, 8, and 15 in KXP(Kids' Experience).

Visit the Family Resource Wall at your local campus for more resources and books to help you guide your family through this special season!

Stories of Christmas

Share Your Story recorded three special Christmas episodes to explore the season of Advent – a time of waiting, anticipation, and celebration. Each conversation points toward the promises of Advent - peace, hope, love, and joy - and highlights different ways to honor God through discipleship, worship, and serving others this holiday season. Listen to these stories to be encouraged and equipped in the weeks leading up to the celebration of Jesus’ birth. All three seasonal episodes will drop on November 29 wherever you listen to your podcasts.

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Christmas at Venture

Not only can you use Venture's Advent tools and resources to help you celebrate and worship this Christmas season, but beginning on December 8, you are invited to join us for a special Christmas message series, "Christmas at Venture." And this year, Christmas at Venture includes two special events - At the Movies: Christmas Edition and Christmas Eve. Each has its own flavor and vibe – guaranteed to get you (and the friends you invite!) into the spirit of Christmas. Don't miss out on this intentional time of fun and worship!

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