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A Wonderful Advent Resource!

We've all been there. 

Sometimes as Advent rolls around, there is a sense of "same old, same old."  There are some wonderful liturgical resources available and many kinds of bible studies out there, but perhaps you are looking for a different way to get your group into the spirit of this wonderful season of preparing for the coming of the Christ Child into the world!

Written by the Rt. Rev’d Deborah Vaughan and the Rev’d Jean Porche, this book of Advent reflections calls us to explore once again the beauty of the Christmas narrative.  
 
That Christmas feeling  -- hearts tingling with wonder at the mystical mingling of Divinity and stables, shepherds and choirs of angels and Christmas and what it means to the world -- is, for many, only a memory.
 
In the busy-ness of life, it can be difficult to set aside time to prepare our hearts and nurture our Spirit, and so the Christmas miracle gets lost in the endless list of preparations for the holidays.
 
It doesn't have to be that way.  We believe this little book of devotions will inspire readers and restore the shine to their experience of Christmas.
 
“Entering the Mystery” offers an intimate window into the ancient story.
  In it we walk with Mary, Joseph, an Angel on a mission and the  
  familiar cast we love.  This book of daily reflections, though, is a 
 dance with mystery, a dance with the sublime movement of the
  Creator within each person, creature and scene -- and our life too.
The truth of the Nativity story is one that can open our eyes to the majesty of God at work in our lives, leading us gently and lovingly along the path marked out for us before time began.   It can lift our hearts once more to the wonder and mystery of God’s transformative power acting in our lives.

This book of reflections will be helpful whether you are looking for a weekly resource with a study group, a resource to spark ideas for worship and preaching, a daily devotional aid for congregation members... It is as versatile and unique as your membership!

The 30-page companion journal offers thoughtful questions on the daily reflection and gently explores your own spiritual journey and dreams.

Elizabeth

 

Which was more awe-ful for you:
the babe growing inside you
or the husband, suddenly silent?

One the fulfillment of a dream abandoned,
a desire locked behind tightly smiling lips,
the other a mystery, the husband,
his mute frustration giving way to prostrate regret
and back again.

What were you thinking as your girth expanded,
belly testifying to the life inside you?
Was there peace in your walls
as your husband paced impotently on those long
silent nights,
each of you rocked by the terror and joy of
discovering yourself
touched by the almighty?

                         
© Jean Porche

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  This resource will be helpful for

  • priests, pastors, prayer and worship leaders
  • church school teachers
  • youth group leaders
  • leaders of women's and men's groups
  • anyone looking for a daily devotion resource
You can order the e-book and journal for personal devotions as well.  Please visit here for more details and to order your download copies.

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A Special Offer to Churches
and Religious Organizations

"Entering the Mystery" is offered to you as an electronic download pdf with permission to print as many copies as needed for your group or parish.

It comes to you as an 8 x 11, 64 page PDF  (32 pages, doubled-sided)

"I ordered the ebook and asked the members of my group to chip in $5.00.  That  covered the cost of the paper for each book and the cost of the book order!"
                                                   Rev. P.D., Mississauga, ON

"We are planning on having a fundraiser with my group.  We will ask a little more than the cost of copying and put some monies into the Christmas fund!" B.P.,Scarborough, ON

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Church Group Orders   E-Book


 

Entering the Mystery: A New Experience of Christmas
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Organization Fee

Electronic Download and license to print copies for group or parish:
$50

You can order through Paypal here


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Entering the Mystery: E- Journal
A 30-page companion to the Entering the Mystery that  invites you to delve deeper into the daily reflection and Scripture reading and apply it to our own life experience.

Electronic Download
and license to print copies for Study Group or parish
: $30
 You can order through Paypal here, other payment options below.
 
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Entering the Mystery: E- Study Guide
30 Pages, including participant's handouts

A must have companion to the reflection book!
 
For clergy and lay leaders alike, this wonderful resource book  assists groups working through Entering The Mystery as an Advent Study.  Comes with four weekly lessons, discussion starters, weekly advent prayers and more!
Electronic Download : $15
You can order through Paypal here, other payment options below.


 Special Offer -

Until November 13th

Advent Study Trio


1. Entering the Mystery: E-Reflection Book -
with special group license

2.Entering the Mystery: E-Journal -
with special group license

3. Copy of the E-Study Guide

  $95 value for only $79!


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