Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

I found out yesterday that I am suffering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Also the internet access at home is not working so I am at Biola library. When I first heard the news I was mad. But I choose to say blessed be your name. I know I have not gone through what Job went through. But if he could choose to say blessed be your name. I want to say the same thing. I know that God has the best interest in my life. He gives and take away but I choose to say blessed be your name.

Re-Connect

That was the theme for our church's youth group summer retreat. It was from 8/18-21. I went with them and came back down today. I had a good time resting and praying for what God wants me to do. Through out the retreat I was able to reconnect with God and with people from our church. I even had a brother come up to me apologizing for not supporting me much when I first came as the college pastor. He and I were able to reconcile our misunderstandings. Praise God for all that He is doing.

Pray that I will not lose focus

I will not be attending DTS on September. Rather, I am pursuing for January DTS. There was a setback due to my health condition. Please pray for me that I will not lose focus.

Korean-American

During the past few days, this topic of Korean-American has become very heart opening thought for me. I guess the group of people that fit into this category are those who are either 1.5 or 2nd generations. However, I have seen a new dimension with this category. There are many 1.5 and 2nd generations who are part of Korean speaking young adult congregations. And there are those who are 1.5 and 2nd generations who are part of all English speaking congregations. The thing that I see lacking within Korean churches is the lack of ministry to those who are Korean Americans. We don't particularly fit into Korean culture and at the same time do not fit into American culture. We fit into an Korean-American culture. This has been a challenge to me to pray during DTS. I want to be well equipped to serve in the Korean-American context. Keep me in your prayers.

I went bowling today

I met some old LACPC people for dinner. After dinner we had some dessert and decided to go bowling. I have not bowled since early 2004. I was hesitant at first because of my lack of balance. But I wanted to try. Surprisingly I did pretty well. Altogether we played 2 games. First game I scored 157 and the second game I got 130. I surprised people there with me of how well I was playing. So if anyone wants to go bowling against me, then let me know. I was little frustrated with my lack of coordination but God gave me enough balance for me to play and have fun. Thank you God.

Financial Support

Last week I sent a mass email telling my desire to go to DTS through YWAM. I had dinner with some people from Global Mission Church. One brother gave me $100 to be used for the DTS. I was very encouraged and thankful to God. I want to be well trained to be a better servant for God. Please continue to keep me in your prayers.

Thanks for your prayers

I just want to thank each one of you for praying for me. There were some technical difficulties with the DVD player, but God gave me wisdom to handle it well. I spoke about God's love for us from John 3:16. God loves the world so much that He gave His only begotten Son. And the good news is whosoever believes in Him will have eternal life. I just want to encourage all of you as well, God loves you very much. Some of you have responded to my mass email and I just want to say thank you for your kind words.

Watered Garden Ministry

I am preaching at the Watered Garden Ministry tomorrow. Please pray that I will be able to bless everyone there with God's Word.