Pastor David Hwang shared from Matthew 7:24-27 about the importance of our foundations, to set up the reveal of our new theme for this new year of Rooted in Life!

Pastor David Hwang shared from John 12:20-28 in relation to the courage needed to die to yourself.

We also had special testimonies from two Sri Lanka team members, Mark Chung and Nancy Kim.

Pastor David Hwang shared from Luke 1:67-79 about what the love of God in the advent of Jesus looks like through the eyes of Zechariah. 

Elder Bob Shim shared from John 15:9-11 (ESV) on the theme of Advent joy, and how true joy blossoms in the soil of surrender, gratitude, and divine love. 

Elder Inchan Kwon shared from Jeremiah 29:10-14 on the second Advent theme of peace, and how our peace is not in happiness or the absence of conflict, but in our confidence that God is leading us home.

It's the first Sunday of Advent.

Elder Amanda Hunter shared from Romans 8:18 & 23-25 on the theme of Advent Hope and how that hope will carry us.

Terry York, Director of Footstool Mission Center, shared from Philippians 1:3-6.

Pastor David Hwang shared from Matthew 28:18-20 about how this passage informs us as to what the Missional Life looks like.

On this Wednesday, Pastor Inho preached out of Philippians 1:9-11 as part of November's WNS series.

Pastor Inho Ko shared from Psalm 23 about how we can live missionally in response to God's provision in our lives.

A short mission report was given by one of our Missionary Partners, Field Worker X.