As we prepare to enter into a new year, Pastor Wayne Brown invites us to remember that we can bring our authentic self before God and that he can forgive us and make us whole again.

God speaks to us saying, “I love you, I set you free.” As we reflect on the ups and downs of this year, what rhythms will help us grow closer to God?

On this final Sunday of Advent, Pastor Chris Seay teaches from the first epistle of John, and our call to live with a pattern of gracious love for all; evidenced by way we care for those in need. Whether in Argentina, Zambia, or here in our own city, and everywhere in between, we are to be the hands and feet of our Savior; the active presence of a love that has no boundaries. If you’re accessing this via our iTunes podcast feed, please view the full video portion at ecclesiahouston.org/liturgy

Pastor Wayne Brown leads us in our continued journey through Advent as we anticipate the coming of Jesus. As we consider what it means to give more in this season, we are invited to remember that the best gift we can give is to show up and be present. When was the last time you were physically present, but your mind and soul were not?

Pastor Sean Palmer leads us into an Advent season of great expectation as we anticipate Jesus’ coming and seek to worship fully, spend less, give more, and love all. Sean invites us to consider how we might spend less in this season, to ask ourselves what is “enough”, and to commit to rhythms of limitation and simplicity that allow us to share even more as a family with communities in great need from the abundance that God has provided.

Pastor Chris invites us to consider what true worship looks like in this season of Advent. In this season as we welcome the birth of Jesus, join us in putting the focus of back on our Savior.

What are a few tangible things that you can praise God for in this season?

Our beloved brother Gideon Tsang joined us once again, asking the question of what it means to be rooted. As Christ remains (roots) in us, we must ask: Where are our lives rooted? With whom are we rooted? What resistance do we feel towards planting ourselves fully where God has placed us? May God speak to you uniquely through this invitation to stillness, contemplation, and participation.

Gideon serves the community of Vox Veniae in Austin, TX