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INSIDE CATALOG Seasonal Studies 2–4, 6–11

Church Gifts for Children 27

Seasonal Events & Activities 5

Children’s Advent Calendars 28–30

Small-group Discussion Starters 12–13

Seasonal Supplies 31

Seasonal Devotions 14–21

Seasonal Bulletins 32–36

Preaching & Worship 22–23

Paraments & Stoles 37–40

Family Activities 24–25

Candles & Advent Wreaths 41–47

Children’s Programs 26

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Author’s insights

“Look back through the eyes of Mary—from the foot of the cross to his ministry with the multitudes, from the boy in the temple to the stable where he was born.”

NEW Not a Silent Night

Adam Hamilton is the senior pastor of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas. A master at explaining questions of faith in a down-to-earth fashion, he is the author of many books including Revival, 24 Hours, The Journey, The Way, Why, Making Sense of the Bible, and more.

Mary Looks Back to Bethlehem Adam Hamilton Imagine Jesus from Mary’s point of view—proud of her son, in awe of his gifts and mission, guided by love for him as a person and so much more.

In this book, Adam Hamilton begins at the end, with Mary at his crucifixion and resurrection; travels back in time as she witnesses his life and ministry; and ends at the beginning, with the Christ child born in a stable, Mary’s beautiful baby. This year, experience Advent and Christmas with Mary.

The leader guide includes everything a leader needs to facilitate sessions and tailor them to the time and style of their group. The DVD, designed for group use along with the book and leader guide, brings Hamilton and his dynamic teaching style into the group sessions. The DVD presents five videos of about 10 minutes each, one for each book chapter: 1. Beginning with the End 2. The Piercing of Mary’s Soul 3. Amazed, Astounded, and Astonished 4. Mary, Full of Grace 5. It Was Not a Silent Night All video sessions are closed captioned.

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Abingdon Press. dvd

9781426771842. Hardcover Book. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.04 9781630882952. Large Print Book. $17.99; Cokesbury Price $11.69 9781426771996. Leader Guide. $11.99; Cokesbury Price $7.79 9781426771859. DVD (five 10-minute segments). $39.99; Cokesbury Price $31.99

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Expectant.

Dangerous.

Jealous.

Faithful.

These are the themes used in the Old Testament to describe the layers of God’s character. But then Jesus—God under wraps—took on human flesh and came to live among us to reveal to us what God is really like.

Under Wraps will show everyone in your congregation what they can find when they open the true gift of Christmas.

NEW Under Wraps The Gift We Never Expected Jessica LaGrone, Andy Nixon, Rob Renfroe, and Ed Robb This seasonal study works well for individuals as well as in group classes.

Small-group resources including a teaching video, worship ideas and visuals, sermon lead-in videos, and preaching guides are provided for all ages. Additional material on the theme of “Joy” is provided for an optional Christmas week focus.

Abingdon Press.

Study contains: 9781426793738. Adult Study Book 9781630882969. Adult Study Book, Large Print 9781426793752. Leader Guide 9781426793769. Devotional 9781426793783. DVD. (4 segments: 10–15 minutes each) 9781426793813. Children’s Leader Guide 9781426793790. Youth Study Book 9781426793820. Worship Planning Flash Drive

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Meet the authors: Jessica LaGrone is Dean of the Chapel at Asbury

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Theological Seminary and an acclaimed pastor, teacher, author, and speaker. She is the author of Namesake: When God Rewrites Your Story and Broken and Blessed: How God Changed the World Through One Imperfect Family.

Andy Nixon is lead pastor of The Loft, a worshiping community for those who are discovering the relevance of the church and their place in it.

Rob Renfroe is Pastor of Discipleship at The Woodlands United Methodist Church in The Woodlands, Texas. He is charged with helping all adult members of the church to grow in their faith, to discover their calling, and to find a place to serve Christ and others.

Dr. Ed Robb is Senior Pastor of The Woodlands UMC in Houston, Texas. Serving the church for more than thirty years, his vision and leadership have led the church to become one of the fastest growing churches in Methodism, with over 10,000 members.

David Dorn (contributor to the Youth Study Book) is

Author insights

Here’s who God is: our remarkable, surprising God has come to us in Jesus, and you’re not going to believe how good he is.

an associate pastor and director of small groups at The Woodlands United Methodist Church in The Woodlands, Texas.

Under Wraps—an all-church study experience that explores the character of God described in the Old Testament and then revealed through Jesus Christ.

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Finding Bethlehem in the Midst of Bedlam James W. Moore Christmas or confusion, Bethlehem or bedlam...which will you choose this year? The truth is, we don’t have to choose, because Christmas always happens right in the midst of our confusion. God breaks into our confusion and is made known in Jesus Christ. Christmas and confusion--weren’t they intimately related at the first Christmas when Jesus was born? Sometimes we forget that. But, that’s what this study is about—how Christ breaks into our chaos and confusion and brings Christmas—how Bethlehem always happens in the midst of bedlam.

5 sessions. Abingdon Press.

9781426760822. Adult Study. $12.99; Cokesbury Price $8.44 9781426768996. Youth Study (Mike Poteet). $7.99; Cokesbury Price $5.19 9781426769016. Children’s Leader Guide (Brittany Sky). $15.99; Cokesbury Price $10.39

See corresponding children’s gift book on page 27.

See corresponding children’s gift book on page 27.

A Different Kind of Christmas

The Journey

Living and Giving Like Jesus Mike Slaughter

Walking the Road to Bethlehem Adam Hamilton

A practical and inspirational study based on Slaughter’s popular book Christmas Is Not Your Birthday, this five-week study will empower your family and your church to reclaim the broader missional meaning of Jesus’ birth and experience a Christmas season with more peace and joy than any toy or gadget could ever bring. Abingdon Press.

Journey with Adam Hamilton as he travels from Nazareth to Bethlehem in this fascinating look at the birth of Jesus Christ. Approaching a world-changing event with thoughtfulness, Hamilton offers historical information, archaeological data, and a personal look at some of the stories surrounding the birth. The most amazing moment in history will become more real and heartfelt on this journey. Abingdon Press.

9781426753633. Adult Leader Guide. $11.99; Cokesbury Price $7.79 9781426753541. DVD (5 sessions; 10–15 mins. each). $39.99; Cokesbury Price $31.99 9781426753602. Devotional. $9.99; Cokesbury Price $6.49 9781426753626. Children’s Leader Guide. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.04 9781426753619. Youth Study. $8.99; Cokesbury Price $5.84 9781426727351. Christmas Is Not Your Birthday. $12.99; Cokesbury Price $8.44 (used as Adult Participant Book)

9781426714252. Hardcover Book. $18.99; Cokesbury Price $12.34 9781426792342. Large Print Edition. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $12.99 9781426753329. Leader Guide. $11.99; Cokesbury Price $7.79 9781426719998. DVD (5 sessions; 10–15 mins. each). $39.99; Cokesbury Price $31.99 9781426714269. A Season of Reflections. $9.99; Cokesbury Price $6.49 9781426728570. Children’s Leader Guide (Daphna Flegal). $16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.04 9781426728587. Youth Participant Book (Jason Gant). $8.99; Cokesbury Price $5.84 9781426778827. Walking the Road to Bethlehem (Devotional) (Updated/expanded devotions and more). $9.99; Cokesbury Price $6.49

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Seasonal Church Events

Celebrate

Vintage Christmas

WE Expectations

It’s a fun tradition to receive a small gift each day from an Advent calendar. This 4-week devotional will help your family participate in this tradition with a twist—instead of gifts, fill your Advent calendar with daily acts of mercy.

This kit includes a DVD, a church planning guide, Bible studies for all ages, daily readings, logo art, bulletin inserts, service outlines and PowerPoint backgrounds, promotional items, a sample of the family devotional, and more!

Beacon Hill Press.

This holiday event explores very center of all our Christmas traditions—the birth of Jesus. Women will grow closer as they share their Christmas traditions and memories.

The kit includes a Leader Guide to help plan your event; a Graphics CD with name tags, invitations, and promotional items; and a tenpack of Memory Booklets, which serve as an event guide and keepsake for each participant.

Order extra so each woman receives one!

Group Publishing.

1 Event for Advent Laura Keeley

9780834131583. Kit. $79.99

9781470700881. Women’s Holiday Event Kit. $24.99; Cokesbury Price $19.99 9781470704193. Memory Booklet 10-Pack. $7.99; Cokesbury Price $5.59

9781592557301. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $15.39

Also available: 9780834130494. Family Devotional. $9.99 Cokesbury Price $6.99

Through drama, readings, and a whole-church Jesse tree project, WE: Expections will help your church prepare for the coming of Jesus, the Son of God and the “son of David.”

This single stand-alone event fits easily into your Advent/Christmas schedule. Includes reproducible pages. Also includes a bonus event for before or after Advent.

Faith Alive.

NEW Contagious Christmas Looking for something fresh and new for your next women’s Christmas event?

Contagious Christmas is exactly what you need to breathe new life into your holiday gathering. Women will enjoy getting to know one another as they share their own stories and connect with the story that started us all on a mission to make joy contagious—the Christmas story.

The kit includes a leader guide, a DVD, downloadable graphics, and one 10pack of Memory Booklets. Order extra booklets so each woman receives a copy of this keepsake program guide.

Group Publishing.

9781470710538. Women’s Holiday Event Kit. $24.99; Cokesbury Price $19.99 9781470710514. Memory Booklet 10-Pack. $7.99; Cokesbury Price $5.59

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Seasonal Studies Scriptures for the Church seasons NEW The Lord is Our Light An Advent Study Based on the Revised Common Lectionary A. Elaine Brown Crawford God’s hope and presence shines more brilliantly than ever during Advent and Christmas. This five-week study provides you with the opportunity to understand, appreciate, and engage in the season’s joyous celebrations in a new light.

Based upon the Revised Common Lectionary Scriptures, the sessions help you prepare for Christ’s birth through commentary and reflection on reading from the Old Testament, the Gospels, and the Epistles. The study book includes a leader guide with information about the season of Advent, suggestions for starting and leading small groups, Bible background, and discussion activities.

Abingdon Press.

9781426785832. $9.99; Cokesbury Price $6.49

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Seasonal Studies Engage in spiritual practices and grow in faith NEW Travel the Highways of Advent An Advent Study for Adults Stan Purdum There’s a difference between standing and looking down a road and putting one foot in front of the other and walking down the road. That’s the premise of this thematic Advent study for individuals or small groups.

Instead of merely reading and talking about growing in faith this season, Travel the Highways of Advent uses each chapter to show you how to take what you learn from the Bible and apply it to everyday, practical life experiences, nurturing your faith development and spiritual growth as you journey down the pathway to Jesus.

Abingdon Press.

9781426785979. $9.99 $9.99; Cokesbury Price $6.49

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NEW Mary Had a Baby An Advent Bible Study Based on African American Spirituals Cheryl Kirk-Duggan, Marilyn E. Thornton If the rousing lyrics and rhythm of “Go Tell it on the Mountain” are what stirs your soul, this is the Advent study that will speak to you. Each of the four sessions of Mary Had a Baby corresponds with the four weeks of Advent and features a Christmas spiritual. You’ll listen to the music, examine related Scripture, and discuss biblical, historical, and contextual themes in a fun and interactive setting—a perfect seasonal study for small groups, choir workshops, or any gathering of those who enjoy a little toe tapping while strengthening their faith with heart-touching spirituals.

Abingdon Press.

9781426795510. $9.99; Cokesbury Price $6.49

NEW Light of Lights Advent Devotions from The Upper Room Daily Devotional Guide Robin Pippin This collection of meditations from The Upper Room daily devotional guide is arranged to coordinate with the themes of the four candles on an Advent wreath: Hope, Love, Joy, and Peace. A complete Leader’s Guide for small groups and instructions for making an Advent wreath are included. Upper Room.

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A Thrill of Hope The Christmas Story in Word and Art This 50-minute DVD-based study presents the familiar story of Christmas as told in the gospels of Matthew and Luke. Each Scripture passage is illustrated and interpreted in the stunning artwork of John August Swanson along with commentary by some of America’s premier biblical scholars, names such as Dr. Thomas A. Long, Dr. Michael Joseph Brown, Dr. Carol A. Newsom and more. Morehouse Education Resources.

9781606740897. DVD. $29.95 Cokesbury Price $23.96

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NEW Taste & See Experiencing the Stories of Advent and Christmas Jan Johnson This innovative small-group Advent study invites readers to experience the stories of the season with their senses. It is built around a careful contextual reading of Scripture combined with the imaginative reading approach introduced

by St. Ignatius. Drawing on that experience of Scripture, participants then consider how these stories speak to their own lives.

Upper Room.

9780835813549. $12.00 Cokesbury Price $8.16

Three Gifts, One Christ Converge Bible Studies Katie Z. Dawson Scripture tells the story of magi who followed a star in the sky—a light in the midst of the darkness—to find the Messiah and give him gifts. But more than what the magi gave the child, Three Gifts, One Christ is about what Jesus offers us.

Using passages from Matthew and Hebrews, Katie Z. Dawson explores three of Christ’s roles—the high priest who sacrifices himself for us, the prophet who calls us into the Kingdom and shows us a better way to live, and the Messiah who triumphs over evil and sets us free. Abingdon Press.

9781426778278. $9.99 Cokesbury Price $6.49

Other new Converge studies also available: Each, $9.99; Cokesbury Price $6.49 9781426795558. Cries of the Poor 9781426795565. Fasting See more Converge studies at Cokesbury.com.

Advent Conspiracy Can Christmas Still Change the World?

Chris Seay, Greg Holder, and Rick McKinley Tired of the consumerism that has come to define Christmas? Advent Conspiracy invites families, home groups, and churches to restore the heart of the holiday. Unwrapping four simple but powerful concepts, this stirring book invites you to celebrate Jesus’ birth more meaningfully by giving relationally to family, friends, and the less fortunate. Book includes a study guide. DVD offers four study sessions: Worship Fully, Spend Less, Give More, Love All. Zondervan.

9780310324522. Book. $12.99 Cokesbury Price $10.65 9780310324423. DVD. $19.99 Cokesbury Price $15.99 9780310325260. Book & DVD Set. $29.99 Cokesbury Price $23.99

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Seasonal Studies Women who star in the greatest story ever told The Women of Christmas Experience the Season Afresh with Elizabeth, Mary, and Anna Liz Curtis Higgs When it comes to Christmas, the stories of shepherds, wise men, and other male figures often dominate our thinking. But right from the start, women played vital roles in God’s beautiful plan to redeem the world through Jesus.

In this Christ-centered, Christmas-themed Bible study wrapped inside a gift book—perfect for holiday giving, personal use, or group studies—best-selling author Liz Curtis Higgs helps modern women connect personally to powerful truths revealed in the lives of Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist; Mary, the mother of Jesus; and Anna, the faithful prophetess.

Waterbrook Press.

9781601425416. $14.99 Cokesbury Price $10.49

Advent of the Savior

Rediscover Advent

Christmas Light Splits the Night

6 Studies for Individuals or Groups Cindy Bunch

Matthew Kelly

Diane Averill

These studies introduce you to the circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus, remind you of God’s faithfulness to fulfill his promises, and draw you more deeply into the love that brought Christ to earth. InterVarsity Press.

Take time this Advent to rediscover what it means to be Catholic. Designed for individual reading or for group study, Rediscover Advent is the perfect companion as you prepare for the coming of Christ and delve more deeply into the spirituality of the Advent season. Franciscan Media.

In spite of the pre-Christmas fanfare of gifts, decorations, parties, and high-calorie treats, this five-session Advent study gives us an opening to remember the strange and wonderful time when light split the night and God became one of us. Faith Alive.

9780830831364. $8.00 Cokesbury Price $6.16

9781616361648. $8.99 Cokesbury Price $6.29

9781592555130. $7.49 Cokesbury Price $5.77

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NEW The Greatest Gift Unwrapping the Full Love Story of Christmas Ann Voskamp This stunning four-week video curriculum from Ann Voskamp, author of the bestselling book The Greatest Gift, celebrates the majesty of God’s greatest gift of Jesus Christ—through the timeless Advent tradition of the Jesse Tree. Perfect for families and ideal for small groups, this DVD-based study offers a moment of calm amid the busy holiday season.

Tyndale House. Coming in October.

9781414397184. DVD. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $15.99

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NEW Unwrapping the Greatest Gift 2014 Devotional Book A Family Celebration of Christmas Coming in November.

9781414397542. Hardcover. $24.99; Cokesbury Price $17.49

BESTSELLER The Greatest Gift An Advent Devotional 9781414387086. Hardcover. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $13.99

When God Comes Down An Advent Study for Adults James A. Harnish In this five-week study, Harnish looks through the eyes of five biblical characters to explore the meaning of the incarnation—God with us in human flesh. Each lesson includes discussion questions and a focus for the coming week.

Abingdon Press. 9781426751080. $9.99 Cokesbury Price $6.49

Silence and Other Surprising Invitations of Advent Enuma Okoro In these daily meditations for Advent, we take a heartfelt look at the story of Elizabeth and Zechariah, who receive astonishing news in their old age. By seeing deep inside this couple’s longings and doubts, readers will increase their own capacity for patience, and be reminded of God’s promise to make all things new. Upper Room Books.

9780835811125. $14.00; Cokesbury Price $9.52

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Behold!

Cultivating Attentiveness in the Season of Advent Pamela C. Hawkins “Behold” is an old-fashioned word missing from most modern translations of the Bible. But in the spirit of that word, this four-week study invites readers to enter Advent with an attitude of anticipation. Upper Room Books.

9780835810623. $14.00 Cokesbury Price $9.52

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Small-Group Discussion Starters Walk in Mary’s sandals NEW Wrestling with Wonder A Transformational Journey Through the Life of Mary Marlo Schalesky Who is this God who calls a young girl to birth a Savior and then watch him die on a Roman cross? And, who is this God who calls us to surrender and then leads us on a journey of twists and turns, ups and downs, unlike anything we could have ever expected?

Come join Mary on a journey of discovery. Hear the angel’s call, walk the long road to Bethlehem, give birth in a barn, search for a lost son, kneel at the foot of a cross, and experience the wind of the Spirit. Come walk with Mary, and find your own journey in hers.

Zondervan. Coming in October.

9780310337409. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $11.19

Christmas from the Back Side A Different Look at the Story of Jesus’ Birth J. Ellsworth Kalas This popular beloved author presents new insight into the biblical story of Christmas by approaching the season through the “back side”—from a unique starting point for a creative retelling. Abingdon Press.

9780687027064. $10.99 Cokesbury Price $7.14

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NEW Joy to the World How Christ’s Coming Changed Everything (and Still Does) Mike Aquilina and Scott Hahn

Exploring Advent with Luke

His Name Shall Be Called

Four Questions for Spiritual Growth Timothy Clayton

Inspiration for the Christmas Season

This creative Advent study guides readers to rediscover the events leading up to the birth of Christ The Christmas story includes a cast of through the four questions of Luke characters who are strange and exotic.

But Christmas is essentially a family story chapter 1, as posed by Zechariah, Mary, Elizabeth, and the people in the of a father, a mother, and a child—their Temple. Ave Maria Press. interactions, their individual lives, and 9781594713040. $13.95 their common life. Random House.

9780804141123. $20.00 Cokesbury Price $14.00

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Based on the words of the prophet Isaiah, this devotional offers a brandnew take on the many names of Jesus that are found in Scripture. Drawn from the classic work The Wonderful Names of Our Wonderful Lord, this book puts a festive spin on the concept for the Christmas holiday. Barbour Publishing.

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NEW In the Manger 25 Inspirational Selections for Advent Max Lucado In the narrative of Christmas, God The Author would enter his own story. He, too, would be born. He, too, would be human.

He, too, would have feet and hands, tears and flesh.

Best-selling author Max Lucado, invites readers to witness the birth of Christ as they’ve never seen it before, through 25 inspirational selections from his most popular books. Join Mary and Joseph inside a stable, beside a shepherd, and at the feet of the King in the manger.

NelsonWord Publishing. Coming in September.

9780849947582. Hardcover. $9.99; Cokesbury Price $6.99

NEW On This Holy Night The Heart of Christmas Max Lucado, Rick Warren, David Jeremiah, John Maxwell, Jack Hayford, and Bill Hybels A collection that breathes new life into different aspects of the Christmas story through the voices of six beloved Christian communicators. Each author explores the meaning of Christmas in different facets of the holiday. This beautiful full-color gift book will be treasured for years to come.

Thomas Nelson. Coming in October.

9781400323456. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.49

The First Christmas What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus’s Birth Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan Two of today’s top Bible scholars join forces to show how history has biased our reading of the Nativity story as it appears in the gospels of Matthew and Luke.

Crossan and Borg show that the Christmas story, read in its original context, is far richer and more challenging than people imagine. Harper Collins.

9780061430718. $13.99; Cokesbury Price $9.79

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NEW Advent and Christmas Wisdom from St. Therese of Lisieux John Cleary Using passages from St. Therese’s autobiography, Story of a Soul, the author inspires us to embrace our own smallness this Advent and Christmas and see past the glamour and hype of a material Christmas to the small miracle that comes on December 25.

Liguori Publications. Coming in October.

9780764821721. $11.99; Cokesbury Price $8.39

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Advent and Christmas Wisdom from Henri J. M. Nouwen 9780764812187. $11.99; Cokesbury Price $9.23

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Seasonal Devotions

NEW Light Upon Light A Literary Guide for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany compiled by Sarah Arthur This collection contains daily and weekly inspirational readings to help the reader prayerfully experience God through the liturgical seasons of winter. Well-loved classics

by Andersen, Dickens, and more join newer voices. Readers are invited to experience Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany stripped of sentiment, and to turn toward Emmanuel.

Zondervan. Coming in October.

9781612614199. $18.99; Cokesbury Price $13.29

God is In the Manger

From Holidays to Holy Days

Meeting the Messiah

Reflections on Advent and Christmas Dietrich Bonhoeffer

A Benedictine Walk through Advent Albert Holtz

Scriptures for the Advent Season Kara Lassen Oliver

Forty devotions guide and inspire readers as they move thematically through the weeks of Advent and Christmas. Supplemented by an informative introduction, short excerpts from Bonhoeffer’s letters, and passages from his Christmas sermons, these daily devotions are timeless and moving reminders of the true gift of Christmas. Westminster John Knox Press.

Rather than criticizing the trappings of the holiday season, the author—a Benedictine monk—looks at them from the viewpoint of Christian contemplation. He invites readers to join him on his daily walks through downtown Newark, New Jersey as he points out oftenunnoticed connections between our holidays and the spiritual meaning of Advent and Christmas. Morehouse Publishing.

Six weeks of short readings tell the Advent story through the eyes of the Holy Spirit, John the Baptist, Mary, the shepherds, the magi, and Jesus himself. Readers step into the shoes of those who prepared for and encountered the Christ child, providing inspiration for their own encounters with Jesus this Advent.

Upper Room Books.

9780664238872. Hardcover. $16.00; Cokesbury Price $11.20

9780835810296. $14.00; Cokesbury Price $9.52

9780819223166. $16.00 Cokesbury Price $10.88

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NEW Watch for the Light

NEW Waiting in Joyful Hope

Readings for Advent and Christmas

Daily Reflections for Advent and Christmas 2014–2015 Robert F. Morneau

These 50 devotions from the world’s greatest spiritual writers invite the reader to contemplate the great themes of Christmas and the significance that the coming of Jesus has for each of us, not only during Advent, but every day.

Plough Publishing House.

9780874869170. Hardcover. $24.00; Cokesbury Price $16.80

Prepare spiritually during the especially busy Advent and Christmas seasons with this popular, easy-to-use annual guide. This little treasure offers brief, down-to-earth reflections that bring prayer and Scripture into everyday life in a thought-provoking and lasting way.

Liturgical Press.

Walking the Road to Bethlehem Your Journey to Christmas Adam Hamilton Based on Hamilton’s The Journey: Reflections for the Season, this new edition combines content from Adam’s travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem with added content to create an experience of preparation of heart and mind for Christmas.

Abingdon Press.

9781426778827. $9.99; Cokesbury Price $6.49

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What do you want for Christmas?

NEW All I Really Want Readings for a Modern Christmas Quinn Caldwell All I Really Want offers witty, edgy, and modern prayers for every morning and evening of the Christmas season, as well as simple actions you can—and will—take toward the deeper meaning that underlies the season. Abingdon Press.

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Seasonal Devotions Look behind the veneer of the holidays NEW Finding the Messiah From Darkness to Dawn– The Birth of Our Savior Jane Rubietta Through artfully told daily devotions—each taking five to ten minutes a day— Rubietta leads readers along a twenty-eight day journey into the heart of Advent, in search of the living Messiah. Readers are drawn far into the spiritual depths of Christmas, where Christ can be born again into their souls.

Wesleyan Publishing House.

Coming in October.

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Love Came Down at Christmas

Embodied Light

An Inner Journey to Christmas

A Celebration of Jesus’ Birth MariLee Parrish

Advent Reflections on the Incarnation Melissa Tidwell

An Advent Devotion Anne Kathryn Killinger

Inspired by the beloved nineteenth-century poem of the same name by Christina Rossetti, this thoughtful, heartfelt devotional focuses on the greatest gift ever given to the world, Jesus Christ. Devotions are complemented by Scripture, inspirational quotes, Christmas carol lyrics, and prayers—all perfect for your holiday season. Barbour Publishing.

Invites readers to ponder our Creator’s daring adventure of taking on human flesh and coming to earth to live among us. Embark on a 4-week journey filled with Scripture readings, illuminating stories, penetrating commentary, and prayers that guide you to open your eyes to the mystery of the Incarnation—God with us.

Upper Room Books.

Christmas is the time of year that we await, plan, and celebrate Christ’s birth. This devotional provides you with a way to set aside time for a short spiritual journey every day—a time to reconnect and meditate. Each day begins with a short prayer followed by a inspirational story from the author. Chalice Press.

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The Uncluttered Heart

God With Us

Making Room for God During Advent and Christmas Beth A. Richardson

Rediscovering the Meaning of Christmas Greg Pennoyer and Gregory Wolfe, editors

Using the traditional Advent themes of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love—interwoven with the ancient practices of the Desert Mothers and Fathers—these daily readings help readers create a time of deep reflection and connection to God. Upper Room Books.

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The sentimentality and commercialism that dominates the Christmas season can obscure the profound mystery at its heart. Enhanced with beautiful art, these daily meditations by today’s leading spiritual writers help you to slow down and reconnect with the liturgical and sacramental traditions that illuminate the meaning of the Incarnation. Paraclete Press.

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NEW Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room An Advent Devotional Jean Wise Wouldn’t it be nice to celebrate Christmas simply, without all the hype and stress? These 28 encouraging daily devotionals, relevant quotations and prayers, and practical tips encourage you to simplify the Christmas season and make room for Jesus in your life. Barbour Publishing. Coming in September.

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NEW Advent

The Advent of Christ

A Calendar of Devotions 2014 James W. Moore

Scripture Reflections to Prepare for Christmas Edward Sri

Priced for gift giving, this pack of 10 devotions helps readers step back from the bustle and stress of the season and prepare their hearts and minds to rejoice in God’s loving gift, Jesus Christ. Each daily devotion includes a recommended Scripture reading, a Bible verse, an inspiring message, and an uplifting prayer.

Abingdon Press.

9781426781681. Pkg. of 10, $9.99

The Christmas story has become so familiar that the profound, even shocking, nature of the Incarnation might be overlooked. But what if we were hearing the story for the first time, like the first-century Jews?

These reflections, one for each day of Advent through Christmas, will help you to discover spiritual treasures in the Gospels and gain a new understanding of the coming of Christ.

Servant Books.

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Seasonal Devotions

NEW This Christmas, God Wants You to Know Inspiration for Your Soul Shanna D. Gregor This devotional will delight and encourage you in your daily faith walk, giving you the encouragement and inspiration you need during the busy holiday rush. Each inspirational thought is accompanied by a related Scripture selection and devotional reading. Barbour Publishing. Coming in September.

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NEW The Message of Christmas

NEW Believe

Eugene Peterson

Christmas Booklet Randy Frazee, general editor

Share the biblical story of Christmas with the contemporary and engaging language of The Message Bible. This pocket-sized booklet contains excerpts that highlight the Nativity narrative and the love and hope given to mankind through Christ’s birth.

NavPress. Coming in September.

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Celebrate Christmas with this inexpensive booklet that explores the subjects of joy, the goodness of God, and worship with three chapters from Believe that use the NIV Bible to unlock the 10 key beliefs, 10 key practices, and 10 key virtues. Zondervan. Coming in October.

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NEW The Expected One Scott James Through this devotional, Scott James brings to light the many promises of Christ—from birth to Ascension—that demonstrate Christ’s love for us during this Christmas season. These daily devotions, which are designed for both family and individual use, are timeless and moving reminders of the true gift of Christmas. Broadman and Holman Publishers. Coming in October.

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NEW The Cradle, Cross, and Crown Billy Graham Drawing from a lifetime of writings and sermons, beloved preacher and author Billy Graham pierces through the meaningless activity we get caught up in by taking readers back to the time when heaven descended to earth—and the place where Christ was born. It’s perfect for keeping focused on what’s truly important during the bustle of the season. Thomas Nelson. Coming in September.

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It’s a Wonderful Life A 31-Day Devotional Based on Favorite Christmas Classics David McLaughlan

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Based on classic Christmas stories, books, movies, poems, and songs, the brief readings in this volume are fun, nostalgic, and encouraging and are accompanied by relevant quotations, Scriptures, and prayers. Barbour Publishing.

This timely, relevant, and inspirational page-a-day booklet will enhance your preparation for Christmas and can be used from year to year. The content covers the 28 days of Advent, and 21 days of the Christmas season—from Christmas Day to the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord.

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Family Devotions

Our Family Christmas

The Miracle of Christmas

An Advent Devotional

15 Inspirational Stories to Read Through the Advent Season Stormie Omartian

This memory-making devotional for families with children elementary age and younger includes 28 thoughtful devotionals, with relevant lyrics from carols, and brief prayer starters. Barbour Publishing.

NEW The Season of the Nativity

9781624162572. Hardcover. $9.99 Cokesbury Price $6.99

This collection of stories provides a unique glimpse of possible reactions, perceptions, and actions of the characters in the Nativity. Each story powerfully connects readers to the heart of a compassionate Savior. Harvest House.

9780736951746. $10.99 Cokesbury Price $8.46

Confessions and Practices of an Advent, Christmas & Epiphany Extremist Sybil Macbeth Advent and Epiphany are the often-neglected parentheses around Christmas. But as the opening three acts for the liturgical year, Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany set the stage for our yearlong journey through Scripture and salvation history.

This book combines memoir, front-porch theology, and pages of spiritual practices and activities to invite individuals and families into a deeper relationship with a time of year you may have never discovered before.

Paraclete Press. Coming in November.

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Celebrate An Advent Experience Paul Sheneman In this 4-week devotional for families, you will be encouraged to participate in the tradition of one small gift per day using the Advent calendar. Celebrate will challenge you to fill your Advent season with daily acts of mercy.

Beacon Hill.

9780834130494. $9.99 Cokesbury Price $6.99

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A Classic Christmas Spiritual Reflections, Timeless Literature, and Treasured Verse & Scripture Mark Gilroy This compilation is more than a joyful song or an inspirational poem to lift your spirit, more than a legend that encourages you to practice goodwill, and more than charming artwork. A Classic Christmas is all those things—and more.

Harper Collins.

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Hymn Devotions NEW O Come Let Us Adore Him Devotions Inspired by “O Come, All Ye Faithful” Pamela L. McQuade Inspired by the popular Christmas hymn, this collection of 180 devotional readings offers a lovely reminder of the real reason for the season and will encourage and uplift your heart during the hustle and bustle of the busy Christmas rush.

Barbour Publishing. Coming in September.

9781628368819. $7.99 Cokesbury Price $5.59

NEW The Messiah The Texts Behind Handel’s Masterpiece Douglas Connelly Prophets predicted him. Angels and shepherds rejoiced at his birth. Friends cried for joy at his resurrection. And we still celebrate him today.

This guide leads you through Scripture passages used in Handel’s work that highlight who Jesus is and what he came to do. It might change the way you listen to the Messiah. InterVarsity Press.

9780830831326. $8.00 Cokesbury Price $5.60

NEW Every Valley Advent with the Scriptures of Handel’s Messiah foreword by Albert L. Blackwell This gift-worthy book will delight and inspire classical music fans and those for whom “Messiah” is a beloved Christmas tradition.

Forty essays explore the theological, historical, and pastoral implications of the Scriptures that make up Handel’s “Messiah.”

Westminster John Knox Press. Coming in September.

Let Every Heart Prepare

9780664259983. Hardcover. $15.00; Cokesbury Price $10.50

Meditations for Advent and Christmas Barbara Cawthorne Crafton Based on beautiful seasonal hymns, Crafton’s daily meditations on faith, prayer, forgiveness, and healing for Advent and Christmas make an excellent companion for the season.

Morehouse Publishing.

9780819217554. $10.00 Cokesbury Price $6.80

Songs in Waiting Spiritual Reflections on Christ’s Birth Paul-Gordon Chandler New perspectives on the liturgical church seasons can keep them fresh and bring them to life in new ways. This is a short book of spiritual meditations for the Advent season on the four “Middle Eastern” songs sung around the birth of Jesus—canticles that have played an important role in the liturgical worship of the church over the centuries. Morehouse Publishing.

9780819223609. Hardcover. $20.00 Cokesbury Price $13.60

Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus Advent and Christmas with Charles Wesley Paul Wesley Chilcote In this volume of Advent and Christmas meditations based on the seasonal hymns of Charles Wesley, each daily meditation is keyed to the Scripture reading for the day and to portions of Wesley’s texts and concludes with a brief prayer based on the day’s theme.

Morehouse Publishing.

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Worship

Advent memories that last for years to come Everlasting Light A Resource for Advent Worship Sandy Dixon This collection offers worship resources for the three years of lectionary readings for Advent, including the Sunday after Christmas.

Included are litanies, candlelighting services, prayers, communion meditations, children’s sermon starters, benedictions, a hanging of the greens service, and a candlelighting service for use during the children’s sermon.

Chalice Press.

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Come to Christmas

‘Tis the Season

Worship Feast: Advent & Christmas

The Customs of the Christmas & Advent Season

Church Celebrations for Advent & Christmas Rachel Gilmore

Complete Worship Outlines for Advent and Christmas Jenny Youngman and Josh Tinley

From Advent wreaths to Chrismon Trees, from Mistletoe to Luminarias, from Hanging of the Greens to Epiphany, this resource provides families, worship committee members, Christian educators, and clergy with a treasury of information and worship ideas for the season.

Abingdon Press.

9780687088850. $5.99

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The 18 programs in this creative and practical church program book include interactive worship services, quiet vesper services, special celebrations, faith and fellowship events, compelling dramas, and intergenerational hands-on workshops.

Judson Press.

9780817016975. $14.99 Cokesbury Price $11.54

Here are experiential worship outlines for the season, with seven original Advent/Christmas-themed worship songs on audio CD, printed lyrics with chords, plus a prayer station experience around the lighting of the Advent candles. Abingdon Press.

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Preaching & Worship

Abingdon Theological Companion to the Lectionary

Just in Time!

Prayers for Advent and Christmas

Preaching Year A Paul Scott Wilson, editor

Abingdon Press.

For each Sunday or occasion, a homiletician and a theologian have collaborated on commentary on the Scripture passages of the Revised Common Lectionary that will help preachers create substantive and life-changing sermons, engaging Christian belief and action in the present day. Abingdon Press.

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Just in Time! Advent Services 9780687465811. $12.99 Cokesbury Price $8.44

NEW Feasting on the Word Advent Companion

Just in Time! Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany Services

David L. Bartlett, Barbara Brown Taylor, and Kimberly Bracken Long, editors

9781426706806. $12.99 Cokesbury Price $8.44

This new volume in the Feasting on the Word series provides an all-in-one pastor’s companion for Advent, including worship materials as well as sermon preparation tools.

A complete order of service is provided for each of the four Sundays in Advent, plus Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Hymn suggestions, sermon illustrations, and children’s sermon suggestions make this an invaluable resource for the Advent season.

Westminster John Knox Press. Coming in October.

9780664259648. Hardcover. $25.00 Cokesbury Price $17.50

Worship in a Flash for Advent & Christmas Everything you need for a season of inviting and inspiring worship.

Robert A. Ratcliff Abingdon Press.

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Creating Holy Spaces Worship Visuals for the Revised Common Lectionary Delia Halverson and Karen Appleby Worship is enhanced when we’re experiencing more than simply the spoken, read, and sung word. This book contains suggestions for worship visuals tied to each Sunday of all three years of the Revised Common Lectionary.

Abingdon Press.

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Family Activities Add the vocabulary of Advent to each December day Advent A to Z Prayerful and Playful Preparations for Families John Indermark and Sharon Harding Scripture and tradition fill the season of Advent with an abundance of characters, themes, and symbols. Each casts a slightly different perspective on the meaning of Jesus’ birth and God’s promised realm, the two chief components for which this season bids our preparation.

Beginning December 1 and running through December 26, each day will explore an Advent-related word that begins with a successive letter in the alphabet. This is followed by suggestions for simple, easy-to-prepare, complete activities.

Abingdon Press.

9781426760273. $11.99; Cokesbury Price $7.79

The Advent Jesse Tree

The Jesse Tree

Let’s Make a Jesse Tree!

What We Do in Advent

Devotions for Children and Adults to Prepare for the Coming of the Christ Child at Christmas Dean Lambert Smith

Stories and Symbols of Advent Raymond Anderson

26 Full-Size Patterns Darcy James

An Anglican Kids’ Activity Book Anne E. Kitch

Study the lineage of Jesus’ family tree by decorating a Jesse Tree.

Augsburg Fortress.

Contains easy, step-by-step instructions for making a Jesse Tree Advent calendar, plus 25 Bible readings for family use. Children learn the Christmas story from the Bible as they add each new symbol to their Jesse Tree Advent calendar.

Abingdon Press.

This fun-filled activity book for kids ages 4 to 7 shows how to make an Advent wreath, help Mary and Joseph find their way to Bethlehem, and count the gifts the Magi bring to the Christ Child. Filled with mazes, crossword puzzles, connect-the-dots, and word searches. Morehouse Publishing.

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25 family devotions for December are each paired with a symbolic ornament craft project. Give your children a devotional experience that adorns your tree with Christian icons.

Abingdon Press.

9781426712104. Hardcover. $16.99 Cokesbury Price $11.04

9780806625249. $5.99 Cokesbury Price $4.19

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Jesse Tree Devotions A Family Activity for Advent Marilyn Breckenridge Augsburg Fortress.

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Chrismons—They Point to Jesus Diane L. Gibson This book provides patterns, instructions, and background information for 20 different Chrismons, or “monograms of Christ.” It also includes a church program for presenting and explaining the meanings of these Christian symbols in a worship service. CSS Publishing.

9780788008498. $8.95 Cokesbury Price $8.23

The Family Book of Advent 25 Stories & Activities to Celebrate the Meaning of Christmas Carol Garborg This hands-on devotional draws families together to celebrate the coming of Christmas through Scripture, questions, stories, and simple activities. Summerside Press.

9781609360139. $4.99

NEW Essential Advent Holy Moments and Sacred Experiences for Your Whole Congregation Aimee J. Jannsohn These interesting, easy-to-prepare activities and worship resources invite everyone in your congregation—regardless of age or individual faith journey—to delve deeper into the season and gain new perspectives about different Advent observances around the world.

Pilgrim Press.

9780829820102. $12.95; Cokesbury Price $9.07

Show and tell precious Christmas stories to the little eyes and ears in your family

Nighty Night, Baby Jesus & Nighty Night, Noah Flip-Over Book Molly Schaar Idle This bedtime story presents the night Christ is born and the delight of the stable animals as they one-by-one discover his presence and welcome the baby Jesus. Finally, the animals must quiet down so the baby can get his rest. Abingdon Press.

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Why Christmas Trees Aren’t Perfect 25th Anniversary Edition Richard H. Schneider; illustrated by Elizabeth J. Miles A new tree named Small Pine hoped to maintain its perfect form to be selected by the Queen as her Christmas tree. But as the tree gave shelter to birds, rabbits, and deer in the forest, its branches were damaged. Fortunately, the Queen had a different idea of perfection.

Abingdon Press.

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Children’s Programs

NEW Children’s Dramas for the Church Year Reproducible Dramas for Advent and Christmas This reproducible resource consists of very simple Christmas dramas that can be performed by kids of all ages—the younger children can participate in rhymes and recitations that require very little or no speaking, while older children will enjoy the speaking and narration parts. Short poems are also included for use in programs.

Most drama selections take no more than ten minutes to perform, and the number of children can vary as needed by the size of the church. Props and scenery are minimal, and selections can be performed with little rehearsal.

Abingdon Press.

9781426778674. $9.99 Cokesbury Price $6.49

SKITURGIES Skiturgies is a collection of dramas, pageants, and other church programs.

Morehouse Education Resources. Electronic downloads available at Cokesbury.com.

The Christmas Shoppe An Advent Experience for Children Daphna Flegal and Marcia Stoner

NEW Mary and Simeon

NEW Gabriel’s News

A Temple Encounter Colleen Scheid

A Visit with Mary Colleen Scheid

This piece shows Mary and Simeon’s encounter in the temple. It paraphrases most of Luke 2:21-35, giving glimpses of what some of Mary’s thoughts might have been.

In this edition, an excited, athletic Gabriel surprises Mary with news that she’ll bear the Messiah. Her first response of fear turns to joy by the end.

9781606741870. $3.95

9781606741894. $3.95

Other electronic downloads available in the Skiturgies series: 9781606741504. Virtual and Virtuosity: A Christmas Story. $5.95 9781606741399. Sunday Morning with St. Nicholas and John the Baptist. $5.95 9781606741368. How the Magi Truly Became Wise. $5.95 9781606741382. The Christmas Story According to the Four Evangelists. $9.95

The Christmas Shoppe is a special place where you come to explore the Bible, makeg symbols of Advent as special gifts, and prepare for a presentation of the story of the birth of Christ. Includes four weeks of lesson plans plus a CD-ROM with music, a PowerPoint, reproducible patterns, and a Christmas presentation script. Abingdon Press.

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Church Gifts for Children Affordable enough to give to every child in your church NEW Mary’s Song A Child’s Activity Book for Christmas Daphna Flegal Illustrated by Joel Spector Sing with Mary and help your child experience the wonder that surrounds the story of Jesus’ birth as you tell the story based on the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. Enjoy singing “piggyback” songs together to help your child better remember the Christmas story.

Includes a maze, word find, coloring page, and an Advent calendar with stickers.

Abingdon Press.

9781426794261. $1.99

Finding Bethlehem

On the Way to Bethlehem (Revised)

A Child’s Activity Book for Christmas Daphna Flegal Illustrated by Mike Jaroszko

A Child’s Activity Book for Christmas Daphna Flegal Illustrated by Margaret Lindmark

Tell your child the story of Jesus’ birth while your child enjoys searching for the town of Bethlehem, Mary and Joseph, and the Shepherds. Includes two pages of activities, an Advent calendar with stickers.

See the amazing story of Jesus’ birth based on the Gospels of Luke and Matthew. Includes a maze and an Advent calendar with stickers.

9781426769061. $1.99

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Happy Christmas Day! Daphna Flegal Illustrated by Dan Sharp This beautifully illustrated board book celebrates the wonder and glory of Christmas Day. As kids play with and read the story, they will encounter different parts of the Nativity, including Mary and Joseph, the animals, and the baby Jesus.

Abingdon Press. 9781426751400. $2.99

What Is Advent?

Marcia Stoner This latest edition in the What Is? Series uses puzzles and activities to share the meaning of Advent with tweens ages 9-12. Learn about Advent celebrations, the Advent calendar, and the symbols of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany.

Abingdon Press.

9781426706776. $2.99

The Action Bible Christmas Story Sergio Cariello The Action Bible Christmas Story is a powerful way to communicate the story of Jesus’ birth to children and adults of all ages. Adapted from The Action Bible, the 17 full-color pages in a graphic novel format make a perfect pamphlet for kids in your ministry, as an affordable outreach tool in your community, or for Christmas church services. David C. Cook.

9781434703019. Pkg. of 25. $24.75; Cokesbury Price $17.33

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Advent Calendars

NEW Peanuts Advent Calendar Join the Peanuts gang every day of Advent to reveal a little more of the Christmas story.

8 5/8 " x 12 1/2 " Advent calendar features the beloved characters of Peanuts and Luke 2:11: “For unto you is born this day a Saviour, Christ the Lord.�

NEW Shining Stable Advent Calendar

NEW Peaceful Prince Advent Calendar

Join with this adorable heavenly host and celebrate Advent with this oversized Advent calendar. 11" x 14".

Reveal the Christmas story throughout the days of Advent. Calendar features Scripture on the back of each window and glitter on the front.

8 1/4 " x 11 3/4 ".

871241007246. $4.95

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NEW Noche de Paz Advent Calendar (text in Spanish) Bible text on back of windows; glitter on front; 11 3/4 " x 8 1/4 ".

871241008908. $3.95

NEW Juvenile Advent Calendar Lead the wise men through the maze to the star. Crossword puzzle, word search, and maze on back. 12 1/2 " x 8 5/8 ".

081983524462. $3.99

NEW Visiting the Manger Free Standing Advent Calendar With a slight twist on the traditional Advent calendar, this free standing version draws you in as you discover the Christmas story. Bible text on back of windows; glitter on calendar; 18" x 9".

871241009011. $5.95

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Advent Calendars The Three Wise Men Open a window each day during Advent to reveal a Bible passage with seasonal pictures. 9 ½ " x 13 ½ ".

5013281010045. $7.00

NEW Starlit Stable Advent Calendar with Stickers NEW My Advent Calendar Christmas Book Count the days to Christmas! The 24 doors on the cover can be opened to reveal a surprise for every day of the countdown, while inside the story of the Nativity unfolds in a straightforward and elegant retelling.

9780745963921. $9.99 Cokesbury Price $6.99

Children will love placing stickers on this Advent calendar as they complete the Nativity scene. Stickers are numbered to match the spaces on the calendar—one for each day of Advent. 14" x 11".

871241007796. $5.95

NEW Joy to the World Metal Advent Calendar Magnetic star moves from date to date, ending at the top as the north star. 24" H x 16" W. Coming in September.

098111046925. $34.99

NEW 25-Piece Nativity Advent Calendar Set with Wooden Stable Miniature wooden Nativity ornaments bear the likenesses of the 5" size Fontanini Heirloom Nativity figures. Set contains one wooden stable scene and 24 miniature wooden Nativity ornaments. Small parts, not recommended for children under age three. Coming in September.

NEW 3D Manger Scene Advent Calendar

089945209044. 25-Piece Set. $55.00

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Bring a little fun to each day of Advent with this 3D manger scene Advent calendar. 23" x 8 ¼ ".

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Advent Calendars Open a window each day during Advent to reveal a Bible passage and picture.

Traditional Manger Scene

The Holy Family

My First Advent Calendar

The Manger

5013281008998. $7.00

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9½ x 13½ " with envelope.

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10¾ " x 14¾ " with envelope.

11" x 11".

Countdown to Christmas Advent Calendar Doors to open, pictures to color, and the Christmas story—all in one book!

Little ones will love coloring in part of the Christmas story illustrations, creating their very own Advent calendar to display for all the family. Approx.

8½ " x 11".

9781859859568. $9.99 Cokesbury Price $6.99

Angels Advent Calendar Sparkling angels illuminate the days leading to Christmas in this enchanting Advent calendar. 15" x 11".

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Seasonal Supplies

Merry Christmas Postcard Help all the kids in your Sunday school know they are loved and valued this Advent season! Whimsical postcards are an easy, affordable way to send Christmas greetings or invite children and their families to special holiday events or services. Includes Luke 2:12 on the reverse side.

9781426755538. Pkg. of 25. $4.00

”Whose Star Is This?” $15 Coin Folders

Coin folders and offering boxes are a great way to involve your faith community during Advent

Holds $15 in quarters.

Folded: 4 ¼ " x 9 3⁄8 ". P14

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BESTSELLER ”Advent Offering” $15 Coin Folders Folders hold $15 in quarters. Folded: 4 ¼ " x 9 3⁄8 ". P14 760361.

Pkg. of 50, $34.50; 100 of same design, $62.00

“My Advent Gift” Offering Box Space for name, address, and number on back of box.

3 7⁄8 " x 2" x 1 5⁄8 ". P14

”Entryways” $10 Coin Folders

346676. Pkg. of 50, $13.50; 100 of same design, $24.00

Holds $10 in quarters.

Folded: 5 ½ " x 6 ¾ ". P14

528271. Pkg. of 50, $28.50

Not shown:

Mailing Envelope Fits both $15 coin folders shown on this page.

528862. Pkg. of 100, $6.50

Seasonal and Communion Offering Envelopes Encourage giving and protect privacy with these offering envelopes. Each carton holds 100 offering envelopes which are not numbered or dated, adding to their flexibility. Each resealable carton displays the envelope design for quick identification and sorting. Envelopes are currency size—3" x 6 ¼ ". N9P 100 of the same design, $4.95 500 of the same design, $20.50 1000 of the same design, $38.35 526236. Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving Bulletins & Supplies

NEW Happy Thanksgiving

NEW We Gather Together

John 1:16, NLT

The words of the beloved hymn along with warm, inviting images remind us of our many blessings and why we give thanks. Abingdon Press.

Warner Press.

9781426776793. Regular Size Bulletin. Pkg. of 50. $4.99 9781426777615. Large Size Bulletin. Pkg. of 50. $5.59 9781426777622. Letterhead. Pkg. of 50. $4.99 9781426777639. Offering Envelopes. Pkg. of 50. $4.99

730817350684. R egular Size. Pkg. of 100. $8.25 730817351322. L arge Size. Pkg. of 100. $9.25 730817351339. L etterhead. Pkg. of 100. $8.25 730817351346. O ffering Envelope. Pkg. of 100. $8.25 730817351353. B ookmark. Pkg. of 25. $3.60

NEW As Long As the Earth

NEW Give Thanks Hermitage Art.

Genesis 8:22

656248255698. Regular Size.

Pkg. of 100. $8.95 656248255650. Large Size.

Pkg. of 100. $9.95 656248255797. Letterhead.

Pkg. of 100. $8.95 656248255896. Offering Envelope.

Pkg. of 100. $8.95

Abingdon Press.

9781426777301.

Regular Size.

Pkg. of 50. $4.99

NEW Thanksgiving Bulletins Each features Scripture and an inspiring image. Warner Press.

Regular Size. Each pkg. of 100, $8.25

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Winter & Christmas Bulletins

NEW Candlelighting/Christmas 2014 John 1:4 Abingdon Press.

9781426777660. Regular Size.

Pkg. of 50. $4.99

NEW The Hanging of the Greens 2014

NEW Hanging of the Greens

Abingdon Press.

Warner Press.

9781426777646. Regular Size.

Pkg. of 50. $4.99

NEW Christmas/O Holy Night

NEW Christmas/Gift Of Jesus

Luke 1:35 ESV

Galatians 4:4 KJV

Warner Press.

730817350851. Regular Size.

Pkg. of 100. $8.25

Warner Press.

730817350820. Regular Size.

Pkg. of 100. $8.25

Isaiah 60:13, KJV

Christmas/For Unto You Luke 2:11, KJV Warner Press.

730817350837. Regular Size.

Pkg. of 100. $8.25

730817350813. Regular Size Bulletin. Pkg. of 100. $8.25 730817351315. Large Size Bulletin.

Pkg. of 100. $9.25

NEW Winter/Church

NEW They Will All Come/Epiphany 2014

Isaiah 55:10-11 Abingdon Press.

9781426777288. Regular Size.

Pkg. of 50. $4.99

Isaiah 60:6 Abingdon Press.

9781426777318. Regular Size.

Pkg. of 50. $4.99

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Advent Bulletins NEW Advent Bulletins The images of the progressive lighting of the Advent candles symbolizes the expectation and hope surrounding Jesus’ birth. Abingdon Press.

Regular Size. Pkg. of 50. $4.99 Large Size. Pkg. of 50. $5.59

TIP Regular-size bulletins are letter size (8 1/2" x 11") while large-size bulletins are legal size (8 1/2" x 14").

Both ship flat in shrinkwrapped packages.

Advent Sunday 1: Hope

Advent Sunday 2: The Way

9781426777486. Regular 9781426777479. Large

9781426777462. Regular 9781426777455. Large

Advent Sunday 3: Joy 9781426777431. Regular 9781426777424. Large

Advent Sunday 4: Peace 9781426777417. Regular 9781426777400. Large

NEW Advent Bulletins & Letterhead Regular Size Bulletins & Letterhead. Pkg. of 100. $8.25 Large Size Bulletins. Pkg. of 100. $9.25

Advent Week 1: Hope Isaiah 40:5, KJV 730817350707. Regular 730817350752. Large

Advent Week 2: Peace

Advent Week 3: Joy

Advent Week 4: Love

Isaiah 9:6, KJV

Luke 2:10-11. KJV

John 3:16, KJV

730817350714. Regular 730817350769. Large

730817350721. Regular 730817350776. Large

730817350738. Regular 730817350783. Large

Advent Week 5: Christ Matthew 1:23, KJV 730817350745. Regular 730817350790. Large

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Christmas Bulletins & Suppllies

NEW Christmas Nativity/A Son is Given

NEW Christmas Music

Isaiah 9:6, CEB

Highlights a lyric from the beloved hymn, Joy To The World. Abingdon Press.

Features a detailed portion of “Adoration of the Shepherds” by Jusepe de Ribera. Abingdon Press.

9781426777721. Regular Size Bulletin. Pkg. of 50, $4.99 9781426777738. Large Size Bulletin. Pkg. of 50, $5.59 9781426777608. Letterhead. Pkg. of 50, $4.99 9781426777592. Offering Envelope. Pkg. of 50, $4.99

9781426777684. Regular Size Bulletin. Pkg. of 50, $4.99 9781426777691. Large Size Bulletin. Pkg. of 50, $5.59 9781426777707. Letterhead. Pkg. of 50, $4.99 9781426777714. Offering Envelope. Pkg. of 50, $4.99

NEW Christmas Nativity/Christ the Lord

NEW Christmas Poinsettia/Glory to God

Luke 2:11, CEB

Luke 2:14, CEB

The illustration of Madonna and Child make this bulletin perfect for either Christmas Eve or Christmas morning.

Abingdon Press.

Brilliant colored poinsettia blooms set a celebratory mood for your Christmas service. Abingdon Press.

9781426777585. Regular Size Bulletin. Pkg. of 50, $4.99 9781426777578. Large Size Bulletin. Pkg. of 50, $5.59 9781426777561. Letterhead. Pkg. of 50, $4.99 9781426777554. Offering Envelope. Pkg. of 50, $4.99

Window Envelope Show off your seasonal letterhead designs through the clear window!

9781426777547. Regular Size Bulletin. Pkg. of 50, $4.99 9781426777523. Large Size Bulletin. Pkg. of 50, $5.59 9781426777707. Letterhead. Pkg. of 50, $4.99 9781426777714. Offering Envelope. Pkg. of 50, $4.99

Additional quantity pricing available.

Call for details.

9780687094455.

Pkg. of 50, $5.59

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Bulletins & Seasonal Supplies

NEW Christmas/The Christ Child

NEW Christmas/Emmanuel Has Come

Luke 4:18, KJV

Luke 2:10, KJV

730817350844. Regular Size Bulletin. Pkg. of 100, $8.25 730817351407. Large Size Bulletin. Pkg. of 100, $9.25 730817351414. Letterhead. Pkg. of 100, $8.25 730817351421. Offering Envelope. Pkg. of 100, $8.25 730817351438. Bookmark. Pkg. of 25, $3.60

730817350806. Regular Size Bulletin. Pkg. of 100, $8.25 730817351360. Large Size Bulletin. Pkg. of 100, $9.25 730817351377. Letterhead. Pkg. of 100, $8.25 730817351384. Offering Envelope. Pkg. of 100, $8.25 730817351391. Bookmark. Pkg. of 25, $3.60

NEW Christmas/Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

NEW Christmas/Christ the Savior Is Born

Features brilliant blues and a shining star overhead.

An elegant Nativity scene.

656248282007. Regular Size Bulletin. Pkg. of 100, $8.95 656248282052. Large Size Bulletin. Pkg. of 100, $9.95 656248282229. Letterhead. Pkg. of 100, $8.95 656248282441. Offering Envelope. Pkg. of 100, $8.95

656248283004. Regular Size Bulletin. Pkg. of 100, $8.95 656248283059. Large Size Bulletin. Pkg. of 100, $9.95 656248283295. Letterhead. Pkg. of 100, $8.95 656248283448. Offering Envelope. Pkg. of 100, $8.95

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Paraments & Stoles

3-Piece Altar Set.

NEW Long Expected Jesus Paraments

Includes the Altar Frontal, Pulpit Scarf, and the Bible Marker.

SP217610. $233.00

These striking economy line paraments with gold accents are printed on 100% unlined poplin polyester with a matte finish.

Please specify blue or purple when ordering.

Also sold individually:

Altar Frontal.

Measurements: 48" D x 46" W (includes an 18" front drop).

SP217611. $149.00

Pulpit Scarf.

Measurements: 18" W x 44" D. SP217612. $55.00

Bible Marker.

Measurements: 5" W x 36" D. SP217613. $29.00

Table Runner.

Measurements: 18" W x 96"L. SP217614. $69.00

Advent Stole.

Measurements: 5" W x 100"L. SP217615. $129.00

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Paraments & Stoles

NEW Mother and Child Economy Christmas Paraments

3-Piece Altar Set. Includes the Altar Frontal, Pulpit Runner, and the Bible Marker.

820830044810. $233.00

The beautiful graphics on a winter white background of these economy line paraments are are printed on 100% unlined poplin polyester with a matte finish. Care instructions: hand wash in cold water, hang to dry. Warm iron on reverse. Do not dry clean.

Also sold individually:

Altar Frontal.

Measures 48" D x 46" W (includes an 18" front drop).

820830044827. $149.00

Pulpit Runner.

Measures 18" W x 44" D. 820830044834. $55.00

Bible Marker.

Measurements: 5" W x 36" D. 820830044865. $29.00

Table Runner.

Measurements: 18" W x 96" L. 820830044858. $69.00

Christmas Stole.

Measurements: 5" W x 100" L. 820830044841. $129.00

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Paraments & Stoles NEW A Savior is Born Christmas Paraments These paraments are printed on 100% polyester poplin material. Care tips: Hand wash in cold water, warm iron on reverse.

3' x 5' Banner.

It measures 3' x 5' and has 3-inch pole hem in the top with T-pole cut out.

820830044872. $179.00

4' x 6' Banner.

It measures 4' x 6' and has 3-inch pole hem in the top with T-pole cut out.

820830044889. $229.00

Table Runner.

Measurements: 18" W x 96" L. 820830044896. $69.00

For coordinating bulletin, stationery, and offering envelopes, see page 36.

Banner

Table Runner

Reversible Advent/Christmas Paraments Advent sides are blue and feature an image of the Advent wreath; Christmas sides are white and and feature a star above the manger. 100% polyester.

Measurements: Pulpit Scarf —18" x 36" Communion Table Runner—20" x 80" Stole— 90" L x 4 1/2 " W, narrowing to 1 1/2 ” at the contoured neck

2-Piece Set. Includes one bookmark and one pulpit scarf.

520763. $279.95

3-Piece Set. Includes one bookmark; one pulpit scarf; one Communion table runner.

520774. $399.95

4-Piece Set. Includes one bookmark; one pulpit scarf; one Communion table runner, and one stole.

520786. $550.00

Stole.

522328. $145.00; Cokesbury Price $123.25

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Paraments & Stoles Save 15% on all custom Christmas and Advent paraments when you order by September 1!

Some retrictions apply. For details, call 800-237-7511 and speak with a Custom Sales Representative, or call your Community Resource Consultant.

Angel and Musical Horns Custom Paraments

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PULPIT/LECTERN SCARF B

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Royal Brocade

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SUPERFRONTAL WITH POPLIN TOP |PLEASE NOTE| Due to the nature of the printing process, colors of actual products may differ slightly from how they appear in print.

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Advent Wreaths

A unique and eye-catching hanging Advent wreath NEW Hanging Advent Wreath This hanging Advent wreath is made of solid brass with a two-tone finish. It includes 4 feet of link chain. Measures 36" H x 25" W. 1 1/2 � sockets. Candles not included.

542907. $1,295.00

NEW Wrought Iron and Brass Advent Wreaths These wreaths feature wrought iron bases with brass sockets for Advent candles or brass spikes for pillar candles, plus a center spike for a Christ candle. Candle sockets fit 1 1/2 " Advent candles.

Candles not included.

Wreath with Sockets. Measures 3" H, 18" diameter, and with a 5 1/2 " base.

542909. $310.00

Wreath with Spikes. Measures 3" H, 20" diameter, and with a 10" base.

542910. $295.00

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Advent Wreaths & Banners Traditional Advent Wreath This eye-catching traditional Advent wreath features level adjusters on the bottom of the base and is black powder-coated for strength. The large 34" ring gives a bold presentation. Candle sockets fit 1 ½ " Advent candles. Candles and greenery not included.

530077. $1,457.00

NEW Floor Model Wrought Iron Advent Wreath This beautifully crafted black wrought iron Advent wreath features brass accents. Measures 48" high, 24" diameter, with a 14" base. Candle sockets fit 1 ½ "Advent candles. Candles not included.

542911. $985.00

Set of 4 Advent Wreath Banners Peace, Love, Hope and Joy—the traditional meanings of the Advent candles. Each banner secures on the wreath with a Velcro strip. 36" L x 6½ " W. Set of 4 blue or purple banners with white or gold thread.

With Gold Thread. Set of 4. Each, $517.65 659830200243 Purple Banners.

659830200236 Blue Banners. (Not shown)

With White Thread. Set of 4. Each, $287.50 659830200212 Blue Banners.

659830200229 Purple Banners. (Not shown)

Advent Wreath with Walnut Base Solid brass, urethan-coated for worry-free use.

Wide surface for greenery (not included). 48" tall; 23" diameter wreath. 12" walnut base.

659830500176. $1,458.60

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Advent Wreaths & Banners

NEW Traditional Advent Wreath This traditional, rigid Advent wreath features a non-removable ring with a two-tone finish. Measures 48" high with a 12" base and a 21"ring. Candle sockets fit 1 ½ " Advent candles.

Candles not included.

542908. $1,295.00

NEW Brass Advent Wreath/Paschal Candlestick Combination This versatile combination Advent wreath and Paschal candle holder will bring beauty to any celebration.

Measures 48" high with a 12" base and a 21" ring. Candle sockets fit 1 ½ " Advent candles. Candles not included.

542904. $1,395.00

Brass Advent Wreath Top Section Only.

Advent wreath top features a 21" wide ring and fits a 1 15⁄16 " Paschal candle socket. The socket is made from high performance resin. Candle sockets fit 1 ½ " Advent candles. Candles not included.

542906. $795.00

Slant-Top Advent Wreath Solid brass, hammered finish. PLexiglass suspension provides surface for greenery.

Suspends at a 45°angle. 54” tall. 22” diameter ring. Square base. 659830600494. $1,973.15

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Advent Wreath & Candle Sets Everlasting Light Advent Wreath with Candles A time-honored tradition, lighting of Advent candles, reminds us of Christ’s message of Hope, Love, Joy, and Peace. The Everlasting Light Advent Wreath is perfect for church or home use.

This goldtone wreath includes five 10" candles: three purple, one pink, one white.

072094043300. Set, $49.00

Advent Candela Set with Christ Candle Enhance your devotion for Advent and heighten the anticipation of this holy season with these candles. Candelas each come with a liquid oil canister that burns for 60 hours.

Brass followers are also included.

Set features three purple and one pink 12" x 2 5⁄8 " Advent candles, and one 3 ¼ " Christ candle featuring the Chi-Rho symbol in blue. Excellent alternative to regular wax candles.

072094302308. Set, $579.00

Advent Wreaths With Candles These handsome, tabletop, brass-finish wreaths can be used with or without evergreen trim. Wreaths have extra-deep, decorative holders. All wreaths include candles.

7" Wreath with 4 Candles. Includes four standard 10" x 7⁄8 " tapered candles.

072094043805. 1 Pink/3 Purple. $20.75 072094438199. 4 Purple. $20.75

6" Miniature Wreath with 8 Candles. Holds four 10" x 7⁄16 " tapered candles; includes an extra set of four (8 total) 072094042907. 2 Pink/6 Purple. $22.50

Refill Candles for 6" Miniature Wreath. Includes eight 10" x 7⁄16 " tapered candles: 2 pink and 6 purple.

072094114901. $7.75

14" Polished Brass Wreath with Candles Advent Wreaths With Evergreen Trim and Candles Each of these simple, yet attractive brasstone Advent wreaths include decorative evergreen trim, an instruction leaflet, and candles.

11” Wreaths with 4 Candles.

Includes four standard 10” x 7⁄8 ” tapered candles.

Perfect for smaller or more intimate worship settings or home use. Made of polished brass, the wreath has a 14" ring with 1 ½ " candle sockets that hold four 12" x 1 ½ " candles. The set includes 3 purple and 1 pink candles. Greenery not included.

072094042600. Set, $63.00

072094043409. 1 Rose/3 Purple. $35.50 072094434191. 4 Purple. $35.25 072094434047. 4 Blue. $35.25

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Advent Refill Candle Sets 3 Purple/1 Rose Advent Candles 10" x 7⁄8 " Wax Taper Candles.

072094011507. Set of 4, $9.25

12" x 7⁄8 " Wax Taper Candles.

072094115106. Set of 4, $9.25

15" x 7⁄8 " Wax Taper Candles.

072094115205. Set of 4, $10.00

12" x 1 ½ " Wax Candles.

072094115304. Set of 4, $30.50

12" x 1 ½ " Beeswax Candles.

072094115809. Set of 4, $51.25

17" x 1 ½ " Beeswax Candles.

072094115403. Set of 4, $85.50

9” x 3” Wax Pillar Candles.

072094116608. Set of 4, $59.00

4 Purple Advent Candles

10” x 7⁄8 ” Wax Taper Candles.

072094115199. Set of 4, $9.25

12” x 7⁄8 ” Wax Taper Candles.

Also available (not shown):

12” x 1 ½ ” Wax Candles.

072094153191. Set of 4, $30.50

3 Purple/1 Rose/1 White Advent Candles

072094158196. Set of 4, $51.25

not included.

072094154198. Set of 4, $85.25

White Advent Candles

072094151197. Set of 4, $9.25

12” x 1 ½ ” Beeswax Candles.

10" x 7⁄8 " Wax Candles. Advent wreath

17” x 1 ½ ” Beeswax Candles.

072094110507. Set of 5, $9.35

9” x 3” Wax Pillar Candles.

10” x 7⁄8 ” Wax Candles.

072094166191. Set of 4, $59.00

072094115236. Set of 4, $9.25

12 Purple Advent Candles

072094053231. Set of 12, $18.25

072094052197. Set of 12, $17.00

3 Blue/1 Rose Advent Candles

12” x 7⁄8 ” Wax Taper Candles.

15” x 7⁄8 ” Wax Taper Candles.

072094053194. Set of 12, $18.25

15” x 7⁄8 ” Wax Taper Candles.

12” x 1½ ” Wax Candles.

072094115601. Set of 4, $30.50

12” x 1 ½ ” Beeswax Candles.

072094158561. Set of 4, $48.50

17” x 1 ½ ” Beeswax Candles.

072094154563. Set of 4, $85.25

Blue Advent Candles

10” x 7⁄8 ” Wax Taper Candles.

072094115045. Set of 4, $9.25

12” x 1 ½ ” Wax Candles.

072094153047. Set of 4, $30.50

9” x 3” Wax Pillar Candles.

072094166047. Set of 4, $59.00

12” x 1 ½ ” Beeswax Candles.

072094158042. Set of 4, $51.25

17” x 1 ½ ” Beeswax Candles.

072094154044. Set of 4, $85.25

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CHRIST CANDLES Christ Candles Wax Christ Candles The Christ Candle represents the radiant light of Christ’s love in our life, illuminating the message of Christmas.

Light of the World Candle This Light of the World Christ candle features a decal sticker of the Chi-Rho symbol, and measures 11" x 3".

072094044406. $48.75

Holy Trinity Christ Candle This Holy Trinity Christ candle features a raised wax symbol and the words “Jesus Christ” in Greek.

Measures 14" x 3".

265307. $40.50

Advent Nativity Christ the King Candle This Christ the King Christ candle features a red/blue Nativity design. Measures 11" x 3".

072094080107. $35.50

Plain Pillar Christ Candle 072094044505. 11" x 3". $22.75 072094044109. 8" x 3". $19.50

Christ Candleholder This beautiful solid brass Christ Candle Holder is polished to a satin finish.

The large spiked holder accommodates up to a 15"candle. Size is 2" H x 4 3/4 ".

659830602788. $68.15

Chi-Rho Candle

Radiance Christ Candle

Christ Tube Candle

This Chi-Rho Christ candle features five liturgical colors on white wax. Measures 11" x 3".

This Christ Pillar Candle features a richly printed cross with Alpha and Omega characters. Measures 12" x 3".

This white, straight-sided Christ candle is the perfect center focus of any Advent wreath. Measures 14" H x 3". Holds 7/8 " diameter candles.

072094083108. $31.05

523109. $26.50

659830600784. $238.30

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Candlelight Service Candles Candlelight Service Sets These sets include all the candles and accessories for a candlelight service that the entire congregation can participate in—sharing their warm, festive, ceremonial glow.

A. Pastor Candles

C. Congregational Candles

072094553328.

Carton of 12, $48.50

Drip protectors sold separately.

072094194705. Box of 125, $36.50 072094194903. Box of 250, $53.50

B. Usher Candles

The candles are pure white stearic. All sets include one pastor’s candle (15"x 11/8 ") and six usher’s candles (9 1/2 " x 3/4 ") plus congregational candles (41/2 " x 17/32 ") in quantity options of 125, 250, or 425. Also included are drip protectors and leaflets explaining the ceremonies.

D. Extra Drip Protectors. Sturdy white

072094561026.

Carton of 12, $17.75

cardboard discs slip over the bottom of candles and protect hands.

072094178606. Pkg of 125, $7.75 $7.75

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Small Candlelight Service Kit.

Complete Set with 125 Congregational Candles 072094194101. Set. $56.50

50 congregational candles and 50 drip protectors.

Complete Set with 250 Congregational Candles

072094194507. Kit. $23.75

072080. Set. $91.75

Complete Set with 425 Congregational Candles 072094194309. Set. $126.00

E. Candlelight Service Kit with Reusable Holders This kit includes 50 congregational candles and 50 drip protectors.

072094194606. Kit. $78.25

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Reusable Plastic Drip Protector Holders Only 072094178705. Pkg. of 25, $30.50

F. The Franklyn Candleholder Made of flame retardant material, these reusable candleholders provide protection to the hand from dripping wax, and can be used with congregational candles or tapers.

301235.

Pkg. of 125, $90.75

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Evergreen Wreaths Worcester Evergreen Wreaths and Centerpieces

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Many churches hold a Hanging of the Greens service for the first Sunday in Advent, in which greenery is hung that is associated with everlasting life, including Holly, which symbolizes Jesus’ death, and Ivy, which represents the Resurrection.

Bring the beauty and fragrance of the season to your church with handcrafted balsam wreaths and centerpieces. Worcester Wreath Company maintains a 4,000-acre forest of the very best balsam fir, which features a lush, dark green color, thick texture, and exceptional needle health and strength. For the past 16 years, over 100,000 free Worcester Wreaths have been provided to the Arlington National Cemetery C to honor fallen veterans. Visit wreathsacrossamerica. org for more information.

Handmade in Maine from sustainably harvested balsam, these wreaths and centerpieces are shipped 24 hours from design to your door.

Begins shipping mid-November.

A. Christmas Grace Advent Five-Candle Centerpiece

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This elegant centerpiece is decorated with ice branches, paper flowers, two white doves, and a cream & gold bow. Candles are included. Approx.

27"L x 13"W.

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301426. $49.99; Sale $39.99

B. Angel Song Balsam Wreath

C. Balsam Wreath with Cross

301442. 22". $27.99; Sale $22.39 301359. 30". $34.99; Sale $27.99 301371. 36". $37.99; Sale $30.39

301037. 24". $36.99; Sale $29.59 301049. 30". $46.99; Sale $37.59 301203. 36". $49.99; Sale $39.99

Also available:

Hanging of the Greens Bulletins For the first Sunday in Advent.

Abingdon Press.

9781426772597. Regular Bulletin.

50 for $4.99 9781426772603. Large Bulletin.

50 for $5.59

Additional quantity pricing available.

Call for details.

*Sale prices end November 30, 2014.

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