Gifts We Bring To Honor The King
Sermon And Worship Resources For Advent And Christmas
David M. Oliver

Here is a uniquely different Advent/Christmas worship and sermon series. Instead of allowing the congregation to be passive observers of the drama of worship, they are involved weekly. By asking people to bring simple items or in some cases certain attitudes, church members are included in creating meaningful worship for God.

Included in each week's resources is an introductory statement explaining how the item will be used, an order of worship, a sermon, and a prayer.

Oliver's sermons are written in a friendly, open style, illustrated with poignant stories and anecdotes.

David M. Oliver was ordained a United Methodist pastor in 1979. He is a graduate of Syracuse University and Duke University Divinity School. His commitment to preaching opened the way for him to participate in the Academy for Preaching in Nashville, Tennessee, from 1988-1991. In 1995 he received a Doctor of Ministry degree in Spiritual Formation from Asbury Theological Seminary. He chairs the Order of Elders in the East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church.