Advent Conspiracy

The story of Christ's birth is a story of promise, hope, and a revolutionary love.

So, what happened? What was once a time to celebrate the birth of a savior has somehow turned into a season of stress, traffic jams, and shopping lists.

And when it's all over, many of us are left with presents to return, looming debt that will take months to pay off, and this empty feeling of missed purpose. Is this what we really want out of Christmas?

What if Christmas became a world-changing event again?

Welcome to Advent Conspiracy.

Perhaps your Christmas tradition includes something to emphasize the "Reason for the Season". Maybe you've given or received a goat for Christmas (Thanks Aunt Judy!). These are not new ideas in our household but the Advent Conspiracy is encouraging. What more can we do to care for one another in a meaningful way?

The needs are all around: Darfur, Congo, China, Haiti, Myanmar, New Orleans... but the needs are also not that far away: Chicago, Detroit, Ithaca and Eugene. The needs around the globe and in the neighborhood seem greater now than ever. Awareness of these needs is increasing throughout the global community. What better way to celebrate Christmas than with a little Advent Conspiracy.

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Hannah’s Happenings

By Hannah Hannah is 8 ½ and will be 9 in March. This year she has played volleyball and gone to rock climbing camp. For Christmas, she got a PlayStation2! She is in 3rd grade, her teacher’s name is Mrs. Vanderhoff. Hannah had lots of fun in Whistler and enjoyed staying in Bend with her Grandpa & Georgia. Her favorite movie is Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were Rabbit. Her favorite food is honey baked ham. And most of all she loves Christmas!

Melikalikimaka II

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