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Time To m ake a Special Sea Son GreaT

Christmas celebrates the beginning of the greatest story ever told. While the celebration of Christmas is not a Biblical mandate, over the centuries the Church has grown to become passionate for making the most of the occasion. All around the world, churches approach Christmas with myriad events, symbols, and traditions, one of the most prominent being the Christmas Eve candlelight service.

As your church looks ahead to your Advent and candlelight services, we want to encourage you to make the most of the season along the way. In the next few pages, we'll present you with tools and resources to help you prepare your church, inside and out, for Christmas; to open your doors to your community, get all ages of your congregation involved and truly excited not just for your Christmas Eve services, but for the season as a whole, and the awe-inspiring significance it has to our faith.

Peace

SafeFlame LED Candles , 222005 , as low as $35.99/box of 25 (page 23)

Our Hope Has Come by Lifeway Women, 005833150, as low as $11.69 (page 59)

Advent 2023 by Sam McGlothlin, 9781791029746, as low as $11.69/pack of 10 (page 60)

Taper Advent Candles, 48032, $7.99 (page 26)