This page updated October 24, 1997

God Is Coming!

A Calendar Through Advent to Epiphany

Choose a cause or organization to support with money you collect while using this calendar. Decorate a can to hold the money. View this money not as a penalty or a fine but as an aid to our need to help others. Offer the money on Epiphany, the day the Three Wise Ones offered their gifts to Jesus.

8­Repentance means to make clean. "Cleaning up" ourselves is not an easy process. List five things about yourself you need to "clean-up." Implement one today.	9 ­ How does American culture urge us to live and clean-up quickly, conveniently? Toxic chemicals, quick diet plans Make your own list. Donate $1 for each item you use from the list.	10 ­ Unless we reduce stress, many of us will burn-out. Make a list of the activities that take your time and energy, including family and church. Prioritize the list. Drop at least one.
11 ­ Stress accumulates and eventually may cause painful, debilitating symptoms. Listen to your body. Is it trying to tell you something about your lifestyle?	15 ­ Rejoice in small events. Marvel at the crunch of snow. Behold light beautifully refracting through ice crystals. Don't make a list ­ just be open and aware of small pleasures.	16 ­ Don't save celebrating just for "big" events ­ traditional holidays and rites of passage. Be open to celebrating ANY time. Ask, "What ELSE can we do on Friday night?"