CHRISTMAS!
Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at 9:00AM it's the most beautiful day today in Chicago -- seventy, sunny, and magical. as always. it's possible today's morning prayers included a tiny request that God consider keeping the weather like this all through the year. we'll see. prayers of the people are powerful, right? and also, larry king says "if Chicago had LA weather, the whole world would live here." and, who can refute larry?
given that the weather is near perfection, it's the best time to start thinking about Christmas. at least in Chicago, we're all in good spirits. no snow, no freezing temps, no deep depression in our souls. all good. let's have some candy canes and sing joy to the world!
today, my fellow CM directors from the Willow Creek campuses are meeting together to brainstorm Advent ideas. in the past, we've all done our own things to make the season meaningful for the families in our communities, and this year, we're wondering if together we might create something great for all. i'm hopeful that even given the diversity of each of our campuses, there might be a central theme for families, and a simple way we can serve them this holiday.
ALSO! regarding CHRISTMAS! last year, i was a part of this advent project. it was a ton of fun, and reached nearly 20,000 families. this year, my pal Matt had the genuis idea to create a physical book that families could read together during the season. and, to fund the book, he's launched a kickstarter campaign. because, he's MATT. that's how he rolls. entrepreneurly. intentionally.
please, check out The Advent Book, and consider being a backer. i think i remember matt saying something about how he'd come to your house caroling if you gave the entire amount -- $5,000. so, let that be your motivation, if nothing else. {KIDDING}.
BONUS! here's how we planned christmas last year. and, another great family christmas resource. so, that's how i'm kicking off Christmas today on this near-spring-like-day. you?
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