Check back as we add resources for Advent. Children of all ages can find coloring sheets and children’s bulletins at the children’s tables during worship services to take and work on at their seats.
Looking for a different kind of Christmas giving? MCC has gift giving ideas that impact the world around us. https://mcc.org/christmas#!
If you are interested in creating an Advent wreath to prepare your hearts and mark the passage of time from November 27 – Christmas Day, we are offering a resource of candles. Stop by the office You can buy a standard set of five colored Advent candles for $10 a box OR you can buy locally made, environmentally friendly, 100% beeswax candles made by local businesspeople from Early Church, cost of $20 a box. Our own Austin & Emma Showalter are employed at Bee the Light. Bring correct change or checks made out to HMC. https://www.beethelight.com/
Readings to prepare your heart each week of Advent:
Before November 27 - Isaiah 2:1-5, Matthew 24:36-44
Before December 4 - Isaiah 11:1-10, Matthew 3:1-12
Before December 11 - Isaiah 35:1-10, Matthew 11:2-11, Luke 1:46-55
Before December 18 - Isaiah 7:10-16, Matthew 1:18-25
Before December 25 - Isaiah 52:7-10, John 1:1-14
https://mennoniteusa.org/adventathome - Advent resource from MCUSA in both digital and printable forms
Family friendly Advent Collection Calendar made for HMC by Julie Shiflet
Christmas Service Project Ideas - from Children’sMinistry.com
Children’s Snack for Christmas Morning - from Children’sMinistry.com
Faith-based activities from Adriel Booker