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 Family Advent "To Go" Boxes

1/2/2014

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The 2018 Boxes are now available.

If you're looking for a great resource this Christmas to help families grow in their faith together, this has been a fun and easy way to do that. 

One of my goals as a children's pastor is to empower parents to be spiritual leaders. God designed families as His number one plan for discipleship for kids. There are many parents who are doing a great job with this, but many parents also don't feel equipped to lead their kids spiritually. The church should be ONE avenue for kids to grow as disciples, but not the ONLY place. Leading kids spiritually doesn't have to be complicated- parents can weave faith conversations into every day life at any time!

 I am always looking for ways to help bring tools and ideas to parents for teaching and leading their kids. One thing I did this Christmas season was send home Advent Devotional To Go boxes with every family at our church. I had never seen or heard of anything like that before, so I wasn't sure how they would go, but they were a hit! They were gone very quickly, and people even wanted some for friends and neighbors!

The goal of the boxes is to get families talking together in fun and easy ways, that engage kids at any age. Even my 3 year old nephew loved the one I sent him in the mail! 

Each box contained 10 Devotional Cards and 10 small, simple objects:
  • Play Dough
  • Small Candle
  • Small Bubbles
  • Pipe Cleaner
  • Clear Marble
  • Jingle Bell
  • Stone
  • Christmas Cookie Cutter
  • Birthday Candle
  • Stone
  • Small Star shape

 
Each object corresponds with a devotional that the family does together. The devotional cards are labeled and in order, and the kids can take out the object while the family reads the instructions to see how it goes along with that day's devotional and Scripture. The idea was to get kids involved with hands-on devotionals using simple objects, and get families talking about Scriptures and praying together. It's not complicated, but it can be a powerful way for families to connect and grow together!

If you are interested in this resource, you can get it for only $10 by clicking HERE.

This is just one way I hope to empower, equip and partner with parents in the journey of raising kids who are strong and devoted disciples.


Lynne Howard

33 Comments
sylvia white link
1/3/2014 04:12:10 am

Thisvisvan awesome concept. I will usebthis concept with some of my vision and character development lessons.

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Katya O'Leary
9/30/2014 11:47:32 am

Would love to get details about the devotional boxes.
Wonderful idea!!

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Lynne
10/9/2014 05:52:12 am

Hi, Katya, I am glad to share details! Just send me an email at lynne@myeastgate.org

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Stephanie Williams
10/7/2014 02:52:24 am

Hello,
I would love to get the devotion cards that go along with the to go boxes. Love this idea!
Thank you!
Stephanie

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Lynne
10/9/2014 05:51:27 am

Hey, Stephanie, shoot me and email at lynne@myeastgate.org and I would be glad to share!

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Marina
11/5/2014 01:30:47 am

Would love more details about the devotions that went along with the things in the box

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Lynne
10/13/2015 10:28:13 am

They should be up on the store soon!

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terry duffell
11/13/2014 07:16:16 pm

I would love info about these devotional boxes!

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Lynne
10/13/2015 10:28:56 am

They should be up on the store soon! You can check back today if you're still interested!

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Marina
11/13/2014 11:16:46 pm

Can you send me the 12 devotional cards that go along with the Advent to Go boxes?

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Lynne
10/13/2015 10:29:50 am

They should be up on the store soon! You can check back today!

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Jeanette Powell link
1/20/2015 01:56:37 am

We are in the process of finding a new Minister at our Disciples Church. I think this will be an awesome idea to keep Lent services going even if a new minister isn't hired yet. Details would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much Jeanetta

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Lynne
10/13/2015 10:30:47 am

Jeanette, I hope your church found a children's pastor! I don't have a Lent resource yet, but if you're interested in the Advent resource, it should be up on the site today!

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Laura Wilkes
10/2/2015 06:09:05 pm

This seems to be exactly what I am looking for this coming advent season for our families. I would love to be able to get the devotion cards that go into the boxes. Thanks so much

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Lynne
10/13/2015 10:31:15 am

Laura, they should be up on the store today!

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Sue link
10/5/2015 04:56:55 pm

would live the devotional a for the advent to-go box

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Lynne
11/12/2015 08:46:14 am

Hi, Sue, Thanks for commenting! You can get the devotionals by clicking the link to the store! http://www.lynnehoward.com/store/p2/Advent_To_Go_Devotional_Boxes.html

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Nancy
10/12/2015 09:09:14 am

I would love to get the details on this as well... including the devotional cards. Thank you!

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Lynne
11/12/2015 08:46:43 am

Hi, Nancy, Thanks for the comment! You can get the devotional card info by click the link to the store!
http://www.lynnehoward.com/store/p2/Advent_To_Go_Devotional_Boxes.html

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Paddy
10/12/2015 03:41:49 pm

I would love more information and or to se the devotions that you created. We do a family advent pack each year - this sounds similar. Thank you

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Lynne
11/12/2015 08:47:21 am

Hi, Paddy, Thanks for the comment! You can get more information and see the devotional cards by clicking the link to the store!
http://www.lynnehoward.com/store/p2/Advent_To_Go_Devotional_Boxes.html

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Michelle
10/3/2016 05:01:17 am

Is there any way to preview the devo cards prior to purchasing? I'm interested but would love to read a few paragraphs or one day to get a feel for if they'd be a good fit for our church. Thanks!

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Lynne Howard
10/11/2016 09:37:58 am

Hey, Michelle, send me an email at lynnehoward7@gmai.com and I can send you a bit of the devotionals.

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Joy
10/27/2016 12:15:36 pm

I would also like a sample of the devotional cards,please and thanks
Joy

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Lynne Howard
11/3/2016 12:57:27 pm

Hi Joy, if you go to the store part of my website and click on the advent devotionals, you will
Be able to see a sample.

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Cathy Hendrikson
9/12/2017 03:51:33 pm

Hi Lynne,
Just wondering if you will be updating your Advent To Go cards this year? Our families loved when we did this and we would love to offer it again. Blessings and thank you for what you do!

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cardboard boxes link
6/3/2018 01:20:55 pm

I’ve been searching for some decent stuff on the subject and haven't had any luck up until this point, You just got a new biggest fan!..

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Kerry
8/28/2018 10:45:34 am

Hi,

Are the ideas and devotionals for the "To Go" Advent boxes still available? I'm having trouble finding it.

Thank you!

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Tammy
9/23/2018 11:31:10 am

Are the ideas and devotions for Advent To Go boxes still available? Thank you!

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Kristen Koch
10/10/2018 08:26:43 am

Is this Advent To Go box resource still available?

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Donna thiher
5/22/2019 05:58:24 pm

I have just completed a series of the Armor of God, and encouraging family worship time has been a major part of the focus. I would love to see more detail of what you have done here. I love the idea.

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Brittany
11/9/2020 04:12:23 pm

Hi,

Are the ideas and devotionals for the "To Go" Advent boxes still available? I'm having trouble finding it.

Thank you!

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Christina Thompson link
10/4/2022 01:48:50 pm

Hello,

Is there anyway you can email me the cards that you included in your advent boxes. I am watching the spark video for David C Cook. We are currently using Wonder Ink, I have been really praying about what to have my families do at home this Christmas season especially since we are doing online streaming for Christmas Day. Celebrating Advent has really been heavy on my heart.

Thanks so much for sharing!

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