The Advent One Zine takes kids on an adventure to discover the ONE we have been waiting for, who casts out all our fears and brings light where there is darkness. This 4-week Zine includes original illustrations, memory verses, scripts for interactive plays, discussion questions, fun facts, and coloring pages and crafts.
Through the accounts of Jesus, the Magi, and the Angel Gabriel, the Advent One Zine explores four themes:
Hope: Light enters darkness: John 1:5
Peace: Small Miracles: Luke 1:28
Joy: Tangible Means: Matthew 1:23
Love: The King: John 1:17
*StoryMakers zines are intended for use by one child and may not be reproduced. Each zine has space for reflection, note-taking, and doodling. Zines are a place for a child to express their questions, discoveries, and creativity as they explore the ancient stories of the Bible and faith in God.
Ready to join your StoryMakers on this adventure but need help figuring out where to start? Get the Zine Guide! The Zine Guide makes it easy for grown-ups to dive into each adventure confidently at home or church.
Each Zine Guide includes:
Original chapter artwork
Scripture references
Questions to spark conversation and imagination
Background history and detailed lesson instructions
Extra prompts for conversation that connect the head and heart
Craft supply lists and detailed instructions
PRO TIP: Give each teacher or volunteer a Zine Guide of their own for easy prep at home, and get an additional one to keep with your classroom supplies. Purchase enough to support all your volunteers!
The way we engage our faith can take so many forms. Why not play with words? Our visuals and prompts turn memorization into a fun game, enabling Storymakers to internalize God's story. This set includes six memory cards with verses and visuals. Play memory games and commit scripture to memory.
Draw your StoryMakers into God’s story through our original artwork. Use these visuals in the classroom, on social media, or wherever you teach. Visual cues are a great tool to draw StoryMakers into God’s story and spark wonder.
The digital files in this pack include the images from the Advent One Zine.
The Advent One Playbook contains a pageant that tells the Christmas story from the perspective of two shepherds in five scenes. The story is simple and engaging for any group of children. Use it weekly with your zine or as a recap at the end of your Advent adventure.
The pageant has nine speaking roles, and there is plenty of flexibility to add Christmas carols or additional non-speaking roles, such as barn animals, angels, and stars!
Start your Advent adventure with a Starter Kit. Each Advent Starter Kit includes all the essential tools you need to learn about the meaning of Jesus' arrival and the significant events leading up to it! The Advent Two adventure features the Gospel of Luke. This 4-week guide includes art, fun facts, and scripture that illuminates the true meaning of Advent.
Through the accounts of Zechariah and Elizabeth, the Angel Gabriel and Mary, the shepherds, and more, the Advent One Zine explores four themes:
Hope: Zechariah and Elizabeth: Luke 1:1-24
Peace: Gabriel Speaks to Mary: Luke 1:26-38
Joy: Naming of John the Baptist: Luke 1:57-80
Love: Birth of Jesus: Luke 2:1-21
Each starter kit includes:
5 Zines*
2 Guides
2 Playbooks
2 Sets of Memory Cards
4 Chapter downloadable visuals.
*StoryMakers zines are intended for use by one child and may not be reproduced. Each zine has space for reflection, note-taking, and doodling. Zines are a place for a child to express their questions, discoveries, and creativity as they explore the ancient stories of the Bible and faith in God.
The Advent Two Zine shows StoryMakers that Advent is all about waiting by taking them on an adventure through the Gospel of Luke. This 4-week Zine includes original illustrations, memory verses, scripts for interactive plays, discussion questions, fun facts, coloring pages, and crafts.
Through the accounts of Zechariah and Elizabeth, the Angel Gabriel and Mary, the shepherds, and more, the Advent One Zine explores four themes:
Hope: Zechariah and Elizabeth: Luke 1:1-24
Peace: Gabriel Speaks to Mary: Luke 1:26-38
Joy: Naming of John the Baptist: Luke 1:57-80
Love: Birth of Jesus: Luke 2:1-21
*StoryMakers zines are intended for use by one child and may not be reproduced. Each zine has space for reflection, note-taking, and doodling. Zines are a place for a child to express their questions, discoveries, and creativity as they explore the ancient stories of the Bible and faith in God.
Ready to join your StoryMakers on this adventure but need help figuring out where to start? Get the Zine Guide! The Zine Guide makes it easy for grown-ups to dive into each adventure confidently at home or church.
Each Zine Guide includes:
Original chapter artwork
Scripture references
Questions to spark conversation and imagination
Background history and detailed lesson instructions
Extra prompts for conversation that connect the head and heart
Craft supply lists and detailed instructions
PRO TIP: Give each teacher or volunteer a Zine Guide of their own for easy prep at home, and get an additional one to keep with your classroom supplies. Purchase enough to support all your volunteers!
The way we engage our faith can take so many forms. Why not play with words? Our visuals and prompts turn memorization into a fun game, enabling Storymakers to internalize God's story. This set includes six memory cards with verses and visuals. Play memory games and commit scripture to memory.
Draw your StoryMakers into God’s story through our original artwork. Use these visuals in the classroom, on social media, or wherever you teach. Visual cues are a great tool to draw StoryMakers into God’s story and spark wonder.
The digital files in this pack include the images from the Advent Two Zine.
Start your Advent adventure with a Starter Kit. Each Advent Starter Kit has everything you need to learn about the meaning of Advent through the adventures of four families from around the globe. This 4-week Zine uses original artwork, crafts, fun facts, and scripture to illuminate the theme that God came to reach the entire world with love and mercy.
Through the Advent celebrations of children from around the world, explore four themes:
Hope : Mexico: Psalm 25:6
Peace : England: Luke 1:78-79
Joy : Finland: Zephaniah 3:14-20
Love : Palestine: Micah 5:2
Each kit includes:
5 Zines*
2 Guides
2 Playbooks
2 Sets of Memory Cards
4 Chapter downloadable visuals.
*StoryMakers zines are intended for use by one child and may not be reproduced. Each zine has space for reflection, note-taking, and doodling. Zines are a place for a child to express their questions, discoveries, and creativity as they explore the ancient stories of the Bible and faith in God.
The Advent Three Zine highlights the meaning of Advent through the adventures of four families around the globe. This 4-week Zine includes original illustrations, memory verses, scripts for interactive plays, discussion questions, fun facts, and coloring pages and crafts illuminating the theme that God came to reach the entire world with love and mercy.
Through the accounts of children from around the world exploring the meaning of Christmas, The Advent Three Zine explores four themes :
Hope : Mexico: Psalm 25:6
Peace : England: Luke 1:78-79
Joy : Finland: Zephaniah 3:14-20
Love : Palestine: Micah 5:2
*StoryMakers zines are intended for use by one child and may not be reproduced. Each zine has space for reflection, note-taking, and doodling. Zines are a place for a child to express their questions, discoveries, and creativity as they explore the ancient stories of the Bible and faith in God.
Ready to join your StoryMakers on this adventure but need help figuring out where to start? Get the Zine Guide! The Zine Guide makes it easy for grown-ups to dive into each adventure confidently at home or church.
Each Zine Guide includes:
Original chapter artwork
Scripture references
Questions to spark conversation and imagination
Background history and detailed lesson instructions
Extra prompts for conversation that connect the head and heart
Craft supply lists and detailed instructions
PRO TIP: Give each teacher or volunteer a Zine Guide of their own for easy prep at home, and get an additional one to keep with your classroom supplies. Purchase enough to support all your volunteers!
The way we engage our faith can take so many forms. Why not play with words? Our visuals and prompts turn memorization into a fun game, enabling Storymakers to internalize God's story. This set includes eight memory cards with verses and visuals. Play memory games and commit scripture to memory.
Draw your StoryMakers into God’s story through our original artwork. Use these visuals in the classroom, on social media, or wherever you teach. Visual cues are a great tool to draw StoryMakers into God’s story and spark wonder.
The digital files in this pack include the images from the Advent Three Zine.
Start your Advent adventure with a Starter Kit. Each Advent Starter Kit includes all the essential tools you need to learn about the meaning of Jesus' arrival and the significant events leading up to it! The Advent One adventure invites StoryMakers into the ancient story of a young couple, an evil king, and a HOPE that comes blazing into the night.
Through the accounts of Jesus, the Magi, and the Angel Gabriel, the Advent One Zine explores four themes:
Hope: Light enters darkness: John 1:5
Peace: Small Miracles: Luke 1:28
Joy: Tangible Means: Matthew 1:23
Love: The King: John 1:17
Each starter kit includes:
5 Zines*
2 Guides
2 Playbooks
2 Sets of Memory Cards
4 Chapter downloadable visuals.
*StoryMakers zines are intended for use by one child and may not be reproduced. Each zine has space for reflection, note-taking, and doodling. Zines are a place for a child to express their questions, discoveries, and creativity as they explore the ancient stories of the Bible and faith in God.