{"product_id":"almost-christmas-large-print-a-wesleyan-advent-experience-9781501890598","title":"Almost Christmas - [large Print]: A Wesleyan Advent Experience","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1741, John Wesley preached his famous sermon titled \"The Almost Christian\" in which he encouraged people to follow Christ wholeheartedly. We should not be satisfied with being almost Christian but rather strive towards being altogether a Christian. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eAlmost Christmas: A Wesleyan Advent Experience\u003c\/em\u003e, author and pastor Magrey deVega leads a group of authors to explore how we can make the same commitment to Christ during Advent, connecting our Wesleyan heritage with the traditional Advent themes of Love, Hope, Joy, and Peace.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e In this book, perfect for Advent, deVega and the other authors break down the barriers that prevent us from experiencing an \"altogether\" love, hope, joy, and peace in Christ in our lives and in the world around us. They demonstrate the promises God offers to us that makes those longings a reality, inviting us to claim those promises for ourselves this Advent and celebrate an altogether Christmas. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapters include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAltogether Love \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAltogether Hope \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAltogether Joy \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAltogether Peace\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e Additional components for a four-week study include a DVD featuring Magrey deVega and the other writers and a comprehensive Leader Guide, as well as nativity hymns by Charles Wesley, litanies for lighting the Advent wreath, and prayers that can be incorporated into both worship and small group settings. A daily devotional and a youth study book are also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Abingdon Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/17\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781501890598\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.80h x 5.90w x 0.40d","brand":"Magrey Devega, Ingrid McIntyre, April Casperson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38013974446261,"sku":"9781501890598","price":19.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_b0c0ad30-db0d-4d31-a34b-584d64bcf9f1.jpg?v=1609144620","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/almost-christmas-large-print-a-wesleyan-advent-experience-9781501890598","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}