{"product_id":"stay-awhile-advent-lessons-in-divine-hospitality-paperback","title":"Stay Awhile: Advent Lessons in Divine Hospitality - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKara Eidson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Advent anew through the lens of hospitality this holiday season!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile the world tries to rush us into Christmas, decorating the day after Halloween and packing it all up once the gifts are opened on December 25, Advent is a season of preparation that--like our holiday gatherings themselves--takes time and care. Think of the anticipation that comes with hosting loved ones for Christmas dinner: We begin by extending an invitation. We make plans, and as the event draws closer, we begin our preparations. Ultimately, we open the door and welcome our guests, and that is when, finally, we celebrate. Advent should feel the same way, a time to make ready for the long-awaited event of Christ's birth. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eStay Awhile\u003c\/i\u003e, pastor Kara Eidson presents a banquet table of inspiration for Advent, including weekly reflections for personal and small group use, brief daily devotions, and ideas to involve the whole congregation. Congregational resources include liturgies, sermon starters, children's moments, and even a no-rehearsals-needed Christmas pageant. You can also use video introductions for each session from the author to inspire your individual or group study. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.31 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 26, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758999798048,"sku":"9780664268428","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/dbb0769da8e3726ec5844ecbd05e6c51.webp?v=1780140784","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/stay-awhile-advent-lessons-in-divine-hospitality-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}