Countdown to Christmas
Focus on Christ in the midst of this busy Christmas season.
About the Book
For centuries, Christians have celebrated the weeks leading up to Christmas as a time of expectation and waiting. This season is called “Advent” which simply means “arrival.” It is a season of expectation for the arrival of the birth of Christ, a countdown to Christmas that focuses on Jesus.Countdown to
Christmas is a devotional for the individual and family. The entire Bible is pointing in expectation to the birth of the Savior, so we start with the creation of the world and walk through the scriptures right up to His birth.
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Get a sneak peak of Countdown to Christmas.
Church Wide Campaign
Pastors, take your entire church through the Countdown to Christmas journey. You can download free sermon outlines and transcripts, small group studies as well as children’s ministry curriculum. You’ll find everything you need for the weekends leading up to Christmas. If you are interested in ordering the Countdown to Christmas in bulk for your church body, please contact tmartinez@palmvalley.org for special group rates.
An Advent Devotional For Your Family
Enjoy this 25-day journey through the scriptures, beginning with the creation of the world right up to the birth of Jesus.
In a season often filled with busyness and distractions, Ryan and Adrienne have crafted a beautifully unique Advent book that brings families back to the heart of Christmas—Jesus. This interactive devotional is a treasure trove of meaningful reflections and activities designed to slow us down and remind us of the true reason for the season. Each day in December, you'll have the chance to engage with your family in a way that honors Christ, building anticipation for His birth while creating lasting memories. This book is not just a devotional—it's an invitation to make Jesus the center of your Christmas, year after year. Don't miss the opportunity to begin a new tradition that keeps Christ at the heart of your holiday season.
About the Author
Ryan Nuñez is the lead pastor at Palm Valley Church in the Phoenix west valley. He earned a PhD in materials science at Arizona State University, but like his father and grandfather, always felt the call to full-time ministry. That call and passion for reaching people far from God led Ryan and his wife, Adrienne, to join three other couples in starting Palm Valley Church. Over the last 20 years, Palm Valley Church has grown to become one of the largest churches in the Phoenix metro area.
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