family advent devotionalNorthville is a quaint, historic town. People have been exploring this region in the Detroit metro area for around 200 years. Henry Ford bought a factory in 1919 and transferred equipment to the Northville Valve Plant from other locations. As a result, we quickly established ourselves as a small-town alternative for those looking to live and raise their children outside of the large metropolis.

Family is an important word here in Northville. We’re here because we value our family time and experience together. The holidays can move at a frenetic pace. The reason we celebrate can be lost in the shuffling to and from Christmas gatherings and shopping for presents. St. Paul Lutheran School’s faculty and staff want to help you help your kids focus on Christ during this Advent season

Celebrating Advent with Your Family in Northville, MI

Here are a few quick tips for making this Christmas about Jesus in your family:

Commit to Focusing on Jesus During Advent

Advent is a time for joyful expectation. People were waiting for the One who would redeem the world for many generations after the Fall and the ensuing promise of salvation in Genesis 3. 

Up until God sent his Son, the people of God were encouraged by the expectation of a future Messiah. The advent season serves as a reminder of the fulfillment of the promise of redemption in the person, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus.

Reminding ourselves and our children of the significance of Jesus' birth should be a priority as we count down to the day when we will celebrate his birth.

Commit to Studying Scripture During Advent

There are many passages that focus on the advent of Jesus. From Genesis 3 to Luke 2 and many others in between, studying the Scriptures that center on the anticipation of the birth of Jesus and the fulfillment of the promise God made to save us is the perfect way to help your family focus on Christ this Christmas season. 

Commit to Singing Advent Hymns

Singing is something we all look forward to during the holiday season. This year, have your family sing the amazing songs about Jesus’ birth and the incarnation: 

  • Joy to the World
  • Hark the Herald Angels Sing
  • Silent Night 
  • O Holy Night
  • Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
  • Oh, Come All Ye Faithful
  • O Come O Come Emmanuel
  • Come Let Us Adore Him
  • Infant Lowly, Infant Holy
  • O Little Town of Bethlehem
  • Away in a Manger
  • It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
  • What Child is This?
  • Go Tell It on the Mountain
  • Angels We Have Heard on High
  • I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
  • God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Commit to Focusing On the Best Gift

During this time of year and always, it is normal for your kids to beg for presents and pay attention to material possessions. Thinking about those things is very normal. However, you can assist in refocusing their attention so that they are drawn to the true gift of this season, which is the incarnation of God in the birth of Christ.

St. Paul Lutheran School in Northville, MI

At St. Paul Lutheran School, we help our students focus on Christ every day of the year. They are consistently reminded of the good news of Jesus. If you would like to know more about how your student will thrive at St. Paul, contact us today!