Expecting the Unexpted: An Advent Devotional Guide
by Blair Gilmer Meeks

Here is a wonderful new devotional guide for Advent from Upper Room Books. It includes images and reflections for each of the days in Advent as well as prayers and small-group discussion themes. It also includes a different Charles Wesley hymn each week for singing, meditation, and discussion. Use it as a guide for a church staff, a small group, a Sunday School class, a choir, your family, or for yourself. Leader’s guide is included.

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Paperback: $13.00Ten or More: $11.05 each128 PagesISBN# 0-83558-1004-6Order# 1004

Recommendation by Marjorie Suchocki, Professor Emerita, Claremont School of Theology: “Through the beauty of the written prayers, the clarity and simplicity of the study structure, and the astute reflections on the Advent texts, [Blair Meeks] provides substantive material for an individual or a group to experience Advent in new and unexpected ways…..What a gift this book is, for Advent, Christmas, or any season!”

Recommendation by Daniel Benedict, former Director of Worship Resources at The General Board of Discipleship: “If you feel trapped by a romanticized Christmas gospel, Blair Meeks’s invitation to expect the unexpected is your escape hatch. But beware! You will likely never observe Advent or celebrate Christmas ‘like the ones you used to know.’ She doesn’t do all of the work for you. She simply gives you markers and turns you over to the Holy Spirit and surprise!”

Recommended by:

Dean McIntyre, music@gbod.org
Director of Music Resources,
The General Board of Discipleship
PO Box 340003; Nashville TN 37203-0003
Telephone 877-899-2780, ext. 7073 (toll-free)