Grandparenting Faith

Dear Grandparents & Grand-friends,
Advent is here, with an invitation to slow down, to watch and wait for a Savior. I hope that you are able to savor the readings and rituals of the season. I also hope that the ideas shared here help you find ways to experience Advent with your grandchildren, near and far, young and grown – who may find slowing, watching, and waiting an exceptional challenge, whether because of their age or stage, their environment or even how they are wired (maybe you can relate)! Know that the Savior whose birth we celebrate every December 25 comes for each of them, and each of you.

Advent: Watching and Waiting.

Readings and rituals help us wait and watch for a Savior. However you and your family wait and watch, notice the deep longing that we all share: for God to come close to us.

Highlights from Home

Do you have a story or example of an experience of faith shared with your grandchild? Please share! Send your idea to katie.strand@sotv.org.

Children’s Christmas Program
Saturday, December 14
9:30 or 11:00 AM

Come and enjoy SOTV kids sing and tell the Christmas story, followed by a cookie reception in the Great Hall. Bring your grandkids (or watch them, if they’re in it)!

Prayer Requests

Each week, the Children, Youth, and Family Ministry staff gathers in prayer for each other, our programs, and your families. If you have a prayer request, please feel free to reach out to me so we can pray for you and your family.

Prayer requests can also be submitted at sotv.org/prayer.