In Days to Come

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In Days to Come

From Advent to Epiphany

Author: George H. Donigian

Many people end their celebration of Christmas on December 25, but George Donigian reminds us that the celebration is just beginning. Donigian offers meditations that begin with Advent and continue through the 12th night of Christmas—January 6 or Epiphany. The meditations, like the surprises of an Advent calendar, touch on many different subjects. Some topics included are “An Editor,” “A Counting Song,” “Prudence,” and “Chrismons.” Instead of putting away the decorations on December 25, celebrate all the days to come!

In Days to Come offers devotional meditations based on a merger of several Christmas traditions: Advent calendars, ancient Advent prayers known as the O Antiphons, the traditional celebration of Christmas on December 25, and the Armenian Orthodox celebration of Christmas on January 6. The meditations—four per week—count down from the first week of Advent to Epiphany. While each reading stands alone, the meditations are rooted in a weekly theme. Donigian’s writing style is conversational, and given his diverse interests, the conversation ranges widely.

KEY FEATURES

• Each chapter has an introduction and four meditations
• Meditations end with a prayer or reflection questions
• Includes a brief Leader’s Guide to help small-group leaders facilitate conversations

About the Author

George H. Donigian, a native of Hopewell, Virginia, graduated from Berry College and Emory University. Ordained in The United Methodist Church, Donigian served as a pastor in Virginia and now in South Carolina. Between his pastoral appointments, he spent 21 years in Christian publishing at The United Methodist Publishing House and at Discipleship Ministries. He is married to the Rev. Mary Teasley, also a United Methodist pastor in South Carolina.

Paperback

2017/09

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