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My parents’ commitment to putting God first and sharing Christ’s love shaped who I am–being recognized as a gentle and passionate leader. The following is a compilation of the selected accounts of my experience at St. Mary’s Hospital:

After attempting a suicide, a staff came to me through a referral from another staff. I was able to help her by listening with heart and without judgement, allowing her to verbalize her circumstances, asking right questions, and reminding her that she was made in the image of God. After that visit, she said, “I feel alive. I’m doing much better. I’ve started journaling. Can I see you when I feel distressed?” She found a new way of living her life.   

A 55-year-old man was surprised at himself when he found himself sharing his emotional and spiritual concerns with me. He was suffering from depression due to having his foot amputated, job loss, and family dynamics. He also had a difficult time accepting his religion’s practices. I was able to invite him to verbalize his feelings and emotions. He appreciated my visit saying, “Usually, I don’t talk with people because I am in depression. You helped me lessen my anxiety greatly.”

 My visit with a 22-year old Catholic patient was very meaningful. I was able to invite her to open up her emotional pain, even though she said, “I’m fine” in her initial response. She was struggling to find reasons for her suffering as she underwent several surgeries on her knee. I mentioned Holy Saturday when Jesus’ disciples experienced the absence and silence of God between the Cross and the Resurrection. She said, “That’s exactly how I feel right now. Thank you for helping me to express my emotions.” At the end of my visit, she gave me her precious coin that had the following inscription on it: “With God, all things are possible.” The coin might have been a hope for her to cling onto.

I offered a Morning Prayer from “Prayer for a Pandemic.” One of line from the prayer said, “May we who have the luxury of working from home, remember those who must choose between preserving their health or making their rent.” That morning, one EVS worker thanked me for the prayer, saying “I cried.”   

On one occasion, a patent’s daughter could not believe her mother’s declining health. I coordinated a family zoom meeting, showing the patient and patient’s room. It helped the daughter accept the medical team’s advice for comfort care. I encouraged her to share memories and express her love for the patient could still listen in spite of her inability to speak.

During the pandemic, I understood the amount of pressure and fear the staff faced, especially in May and June. As a token of solidarity and support, I gave out “peace stones” with the following inscription: “During times of stress, worry or prayer, hold the stone in the palm of your hand; you might feel calmer or be relieved of anxiety.” The small gift was received well-beyond my imagination. It became a tool to connect with one another. Some even asked me for another stone as they gave it to their patient or loved ones.

I have been prophetic in speaking up for the medical staff. I shared the medical staff’s wish with my colleagues that they needed to hear prayers more often. I also spoke that our chaplains’ presence would be a tremendous comfort for the medical staff because it shows that pastoral care has not abandoned them in these uncertain and unprecedented times.

I have also become a mediator when conflicts arose between staff chaplains. I was not wishy washy, but understood their perspectives. I recognized their reason or emotions underlying their arguments and then encouraged them to see the other people’s perspective—cultural humility and competence.

I found myself being used as God’s instrument by walking alongside with those who are undergoing the most difficult of times and the most joyous of moments. Inspired by St. Teresa of Avila, I would like to reveal God’s healing presence, becoming His hands and feet since “Christ has no body on earth now.”

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downloadText: Julia Ward Howe

Music: USA camp meeting tune or American folk song

Tune: BATTLE HYMN

Around July fourth, people hear many patriotic songs which evoke strong feelings of patriotism.  One of them,  “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” was born during the American Civil War when the battle lines were being drawn and opposing sides, North and South, prepared for war.  It became one of our finest national hymns and it still stirs our hearts to defend the truth, remembering God’s truth is marching on.

The text was written by Julia Ward Howe (1819-1910), who married Samuel Howe, a prominent humanitarian and abolitionist as well as the first director of America’s first school for the blind.  She shared her husband’s belief and was a pioneer in the Women’s Suffrage Movement.  She also orchestrated an international crusade in 1870, calling for all women of the world to unite for the purpose of ending war for all time. Until Julia wrote the text, many different texts had been sung to the tune.

The original text, “Oh, brothers, will you meet us on Canaan’s happy shore?” came from Methodist Camp Meetings and it gained popularity, particularly in churches.  By the time of the Civil War, the text “John Brown’s body lies a-moldering in the grave” had replaced the camp song.  This text is about John Brown, an American abolitionist, who had been hanged in 1859 for attempting to lead a short insurrection to free the slaves at Harper’s Ferry. The song became the unofficial song of black soldiers and a very popular marching song with Union Army regiments as well.

It is mostly known that while touring Union army camps, Julia Howe heard the troops go into battle singing John Brown’s Body.”  She thought the tune was catchy, but the words were depressing instead of encouraging. knowing Julia’s gift for poetry, Julia’s pastor, who accompanied her, suggested she write decent words to go with the tune.   She got inspiration to write the text.  She returned home with the melody running through her mind.  Julia has left the following account:

I awoke in the grey of the morning, and as I lay waiting for dawn, the long lines of the desired poem began to entwine themselves in my mind, and I said to myself, “I must get up and write these verses, lest I fall asleep and forget them!” So I sprang up out of bed and in the dimness found an old stump of a pen which I remembered using the day before.  I scrawled the verses almost without looking at the paper.

The poem was published in The Atlantic Monthly in February, 1862.  Julia received a check of five dollars for the poem.  This song became the rallying cry and the marching song of the entire Union army during the Civil War. The hymn swept North America like an epidemic. On one occasion at a large patriotic rally, President Lincoln heard this song and felt this song like ‘a trumpet blast.’  He was moved to tears almost every time the majestic chorus “Glory, Glory, Hallelujah!” was sung and it became his best –loved marching song.

Martin Luther King quoted the hymn text in his unforgettable speeches in the America Civil movement .  He quoted a famous line, “Glory! Glory, hallelujah! His truth is marching on” and people marched singing the hymn at the Selma-to-Montgomery.  And a night before his assassination, he quoted the hymn again in his last speech, “I’m not worried about anything.  I’m not fearing any man.  Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.”

While the hymn was written in response to the slavery issues of the time, it is sung today not only in USA, but also in churches around world. It was sung for several occasions, such as the funeral of Sir Winston Churchill and the funeral of President Reagan.  After September 11, 2001 during a national service of prayer at Washington’s National Cathedral, people joined their voices to sing “Battle Hymn of the Republic.”  The hymn seemed a signal to battle the forces of terror in the world.  Let’s think of how applicable it to us today, personally and nationally.

Soli Deo Gloria

Young Hee Chung

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This Is My Father’s World

mountainJust as I was hearing the birds singing on my early morning walks, “This Is My Father’s World” rang through my ears. We enjoy seeing greens, smelling the scent of flowers, breathing fresh air, and listening to the carols of birds.

Of course, most of us enjoy being on the lake.  Sometimes we, however, feel there is NO space to add one more thing into our busy schedule, so we fail to take the time to see the beauty God has created for us to enjoy.

When birds sing, it makes people merry. When people make a joyful noise unto God, He will delight in our song.  Karl Barth, the great Reformed theologian, said that “Singing is the highest form of human expression.” Our heartfelt songs can be transformed to songs of praise, songs of prayers and songs of proclamation. Perhaps captured by a beautiful moment, Psalmist David exclaimed, “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands” (Psalm 19:1).

Enjoying seeing our Father’s world, Maltbie D. Babcock, the author of “This Is My Father’s World”, was also stirred in his heart to praise God.

While Babcock was serving First Presbyterian Church in Lockport, New York, a few miles east of Niagara Falls and a few miles south of Lake Ontario, he enjoyed running a couple of miles to a hill, seeing Lake Ontario in the distance. Leaving for running, he would say, “I’m going to see my Father’s world.” It is said that these runs inspired him to write the words to “This Is My Father’s World.” The original poem consists of sixteen stanzas and each stanza begins with the words, “This is my Father’s world.”

Not surprisingly, this hymn has been many people’s favorite. Does this hymn bring any reminiscence to you? I recall exciting moments from my home church’s annual picnic in Korea. It was held every summer on a mountain, opening with singing “This Is My Father’s World,” hearing the carols of birds and breathing fresh air,. Therefore, I could sense what the author meant in his text and through experience. This hymn was also acknowledged by Ken Burns, a legendary documentary filmmaker. He used an instrumental version of “This Is My Father’s World” for his recent documentary series, The National Parks – America’s Best Idea.

How often we simply miss out pleasing God because we dash in every direction, getting our To-Do list done or catching up on our busy schedule!  WHAT IF we take moment, stirring in our hearts to praise God and claim that we are ONE in gathered community?  Shall we join the nature’s singing?  

Soli Deo Gloria

Young Chung

 

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Then Sings My Soul

BellsI took hymn surveys from congregations where I served to prepare hymn festival based on favorite hymns. Not surprisingly, “How Great Thou Art “consistently took either first or second place. There are reasons why this hymn has touched so many people’s hearts. The author of this hymn, Carl Boberg, a Swedish pastor, wrote the text after he experienced an “awe-inspiring moment.”

In summer of 1885, Boberg was returning home from an afternoon service.  Suddenly, he was caught in a summer thunderstorm, watching the sky covered with black and gray clouds, violent lightning, and strong winds. When the storm was over, he heard birds singing in the stillness. He fell on his knees to adore and praise God’s majesty. Arriving home, he opened a window and saw the beauty of nature and heard the tolling of church bells in the quiet evening.  Boberg was inspired by this display of nature, so he wrote his thoughts in the form of a poem entitled, “O Store Gud” (How Great Thou Art).

This original text was translated into German by Manfred von Glen in 1907, which, in turn, was translated into Russian. Hearing this hymn in Russian, Stuart Hine, an English missionary, was so moved that he translated it to English during 1930s, including his own impressions of God’s splendor.  Because of World War II, Hine returned from his missionary work in Eastern Europe and ministered to the refugees. When he heard of singing “When will we be going home?” from the refugees, it stirred him up to write the fourth stanza of this hymn in 1948.  As an organist, I have been asked to include this hymn, the celebration of life, on many funeral services. One of the reasons this hymn is used in funeral services is because of the fourth stanza telling the message of the return of Christ and their eternal life and eternal joy.

During the 1954 Billy Graham Crusade in London, George Beverly Shea was given a leaflet of this hymn and he introduced this song the next year in Toronto. This made “How Great Thou Art” gain popularity.  After that, Shea sang the song over 100 times and it became Shea’s trademark song.  

This powerful hymn can be used as a simple way to teach God’s might and power in his creation, Christology (God’s saving work) and eschatology (the second coming Jesus). This vivid hymn can be also used as a vehicle to connect generations if it combines with a contemporary song “How Great Is Our God” written by Chris Tomlin. The song has a similar impact as “How Great Thou Art.” One suggestion is to start with singing “How Great Is Our God’ and then move to the refrain of “How Great Thou Art.” This builds common expressions of faith among younger and older generations, tearing down barriers between traditional and contemporary worshippers.

About 10 years ago, I heard the story behind the hymn, “How Great Thou Art.” Since then, I can’t sing the hymn without lifting my hands up and raising my voice. Have there been times in your life when this hymn was especially meaningful to you?  What are your awe-inspiring moments where you felt the grandeur of God in nature, God’s unconditional love or future hope for all believers?  Such moments moves us to join this chorus, “Then Sings My Soul, My Savior God to Thee, How Great Thou Art, How Great Thou Art.”

 

Soli deo Gloria,

Young Chung

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How has this hymn equipped you to listen more deliberately to God’s  call?

When I took a worship class at Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota in 2000, the professor Mons Teig conducted a survey of favorite hymns. Most of the students who were on fire for God, serving with all of their hearts picked, “Here I Am, Lord.”  Not surprisingly, “Here I Am, Lord” got the most votes at Our Savior’s favorite hymn survey in 2012.  This hymn came out as a result of Roman Catholic renewal hymnody from the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965). Stirring and memorable, the text, “Whom shall I send? Here I Am, Lord” captured people’s hearts and the hymn became one of the most often sung for worship throughout the world.

This month’s featured hymn was written by Daniel Schutte.  Schutte’s life as a lover of music was planted early through the inspiration of his grandparents, listening to them play the piano. While he was studying at St. Louis University, he had opportunities of experiencing the connection between music and communal worship, learning the power of music to move one’s soul to encounter God.  During his college years, he met John Foley, who later became a director of the center for Liturgy at St. Louis University and composer of “One Bread, One Body” (ELW 496).  Young Seminarians–Daniel, John and a few others–played and sang liturgies. They wrote music based on scripture; these pieces were edited by Daniel, entitled as “Neither Silver Nor Gold.”  This beautiful scriptural-based music had a significant impact on people’s prayers.

Schutte also attended the Jesuit School of Theology, Berkeley, Calif. (M. Div, 1979) and the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley (Master of liturgical theology, 1980).  Following his graduation, he joined the Jesuits and served as the director of liturgy at Marquette University (1982-1986). He is currently the director of music at the University of San Francisco, a Jesuit institution.  As an accomplished artist, he uses his painting skills for the covers of many of his recordings. His favorite themes, “light” and” hope,” can be found in his paintings with rich color as well as in his music.

In 1980, Schutte wrote “Here I Am, Lord” for the ordination of some of his fellow Jesuits in Berkeley, California.  This hymn is based on Isaiah 6:8: “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?’  And I said, ‘Here am I; send me!'” Michael Hwan, a professor of sacred music at Perkins School of Theology, comments about an unusual attribute on this hymn: “The stanzas speak from the perspective of God in the first person singular, ending with the question, ‘Whom shall I Send?’  The refrain is from the perspective of the singers of the hymn, responding with ‘I will go, Lord.’ ”  To get more sense of the dual points of the perspective, a cantor or choir may sing the stanzas and people sing the refrain.  This hymn fits well for Stewardship Sunday, ordination, or Rally Sunday.  This hymn also can be used during Communion –“Finest bread I provide.”

Sometimes God’s calling is very clear in dramatic settings as they were with Isaiah, Samuel, or the Apostle Paul.  Other times, God’s calling is in a still, small voice inside of us.  If we listen carefully, we will know what he wants us to do.  Listen!  God is calling! How has this hymn equipped you to listen more deliberately to God’s call?  D. Michael Bennethum said, “As baptized Christians, they have vocation, a calling from God not just to ‘go to church,’ but also to be the church at all times and in all places, including in and through their daily labors” ( 21).   How does Bennethum’s definition impact your understanding of God’s calling– when you are  “at church” and when you are “being the church?”

Young Chung

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Our hearts have waited for blooming buds and green blades. Now we would see their blooming soon.  We Christians also have longed for the most significant event. Yes, we yearn for Easter.  We anticipate Easter.

When Jesus died on the cross, people, even the disciples, thought that it was over.  However, it wasn’t the last scene.  After three days of deep darkness, God raised Jesus from death, which means God has defeated the powers of evil and death.  Jesus’ rising from grave is very significant, because “And if Christ is not risen, then our preaching is empty and your faith is also empty” (1 Corinthians 15:14).  That’s why we celebrate Easter.  No matter how dark, the time will come when we see the true light, Jesus.

I invite you to take the Easter journey with Mary in John’s resurrection narrative (20:1-18), Mary Magdalene’s dramatic encounter with the risen Lord Jesus.  After Jesus was crucified, early Sunday morning when the dew dampened the still ground, Mary came to the garden tomb, wondering who would roll the stone for her. Instead she found the stone rolled back from the entrance and the tomb empty. Mary was overwhelmed in thinking that Jesus’ body had been taken away.  However, Jesus stood and asked, “Woman, why are you crying?”  Supposing him a gardener, she failed to recognize him until Jesus called her name “Mary.” The risen Lord Jesus commanded Mary to be the first witness of the resurrection.  Therefore, Mary went to the disciples, saying, “I HAVE SEEN THE LORD.”

Mary’s worrying was useless because the stone was already rolled away.  Have there been times when the obstacles have been removed? If so, how did you see it happen? Mary met the risen Jesus at the unexpected place. How often are we too surprised by finding hope in the midst of hopelessness?   How often do we also fail to recognize Jesus? Be attentive to His calling your name; open your eyes and recognize Him. He will renew your strength to carry the good news into the world.  Have you told the good news to others?  Have you joined Mary’s witness, saying, “I have seen the Lord!”  Go tell the Easter story.  He is risen indeed!

 

Peace be with you,

Young Chung

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Bless Now, O God, the Journey

 

images (5)Winter is still here.  Some like the cold weather as they enjoy ice fishing, while others, like me, enjoy it as they find it refreshing.

Lent comes early this year.  Ash Wednesday falls amid winter, on February 10.  I invite you to a Lenten journey.

Jesus called the Twelve Disciples to follow him.  In response to His call, the Disciples took the road less traveled.  Now Jesus calls us to the road, the road of discipleship.  Don’t be afraid to take this journey.  You will not be alone as we—“sojourners” and “pilgrims”—take the journey together.  Just as we start with a prayer for our family trip, let’s begin this spiritual journey with a heartfelt prayer found in ELW 326:

Bless now, O God, the journey that all your people make, the path through noise and silence,

the way of give and take. The trail is found in desert and winds the mountain round, then leads beside still waters, the road where faith is found.

 

In the season of Love,

Young Chung, Interim Ministry Associate at Immanuel Lutheran

 

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A long time ago three wise men journeyed to Bethlehem, following a star.  They were led to a small, insignificant town where no one would expect the promised one, the Messiah could be found. However, that was where the wise men found Jesus Christ.  We often call this moment “Epiphany” or “Aha! Moment.”  The word “epiphany” comes from a Greek word meaning “to show,”  “to make known” or “to reveal.” As Christians, we are also following a star.  Like the wise men, sometimes the star leads us where we experience Epiphany moments. Through these moments, we are transformed and led to pathways of light.

The season of Epiphany begins January 6th and lasts until Ash Wednesday. The eastern part of the early church began observing Epiphany as a feast to commemorate Jesus’ baptism. This tradition has been passed down through liturgical churches, so the first Sunday of Epiphany is observed as the baptism of Our Lord Jesus.

In January 2006, I experienced an unforgettable Epiphany moment.  At the time, I was serving at this particular church, but I wanted to be in another church. The church had hired me, but I was encountered with an obstacle which was preventing me from serving there. It led me to doubt whether God had called me as a church musician in the first place and began asking deeper and more serious questions. I asked God, “Let me know if you want me to continue in music ministry or if I am still yours.”  Even though I was arguing with God, there was no other way than to turn to Him. So that afternoon,

I went to another local church to worship. It was the Feast of The Baptism of the Lord.  At the end of the sermon, the pastor reminded the congregation, “God has said, ‘You are my beloved child with whom I am well pleased.’” It was as if she was speaking through a megaphone directly into my ears. And then we sang the hymn of the day “You Are Mine” (“Do not be afraid, I am with you. I have called you. Come and follow me.”).  There was no doubt that it was Him confirming that I was His. At the end of the service, when I shook the pastor’s hand, she saw that my face was covered with tears. She invited me into her office.  I told her my story and was comforted by her pastoral care. I saw God’s compassion in her eyes and when she hugged me, I felt I was in His arms. On the way home, I talked to God saying, “It’s you, right? It was you disguised as her.”

Light is the main theme of Epiphany. The light of Christ will shine through the darkness of our  hearts. We need the light every day because darkness continues to try to extinguish the light. We struggle with darkness, but it will never overcome the light (John 1:5).  Phyllis Anderson who was the President of Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary (2005-2013) said, “Christ shines most clearly for us when we are most keenly aware of the depth of human suffering, loneliness, grief and shame. Don’t be afraid of the dark. It is where you find God.”  What is your Epiphany? Which star are you following? In what unexpected places have you discovered God?

Soli Deo Gloria,

Young Chung, Interim Ministry Associate at Immanuel Lutheran, Wadena

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Hang Your Lights in Your Hearts

lightsThe first season of the church year starts with Advent, which comes from a Latin word adventus, meaning “coming.”  Hearing John the Baptist’s cry, “Prepare the way of the Lord,” we want to prepare and wait for Christ’s coming. However, it is easy to lose our minds this time of year.

Thousands of voices tell us to hurry because our extra savings coupon ends tomorrow or that every Friday is Black Friday. We dash here and there.  And as our house is getting decorated, we feel ready for Christmas. Soon after we find that we forgot to breathe, with too much ” doing.”  With too little “being,” we forgot who we are.

I hear John the Baptist’s cry through Macrina Wiederkehr, “O shoppers, dear shoppers hang lights in your hearts instead of on your trees.  For the One we’ve hung our hopes on has come, and now we’re free but only if we see.”  December is a time for transformation from spiritual darkness to encountering the light of the world.

December is also a time of singing and gift-giving. Have there been years you didn’t hear “Hallelujah” chorus or didn’t sing it?  I am certain everybody has as “Hallelujah” chorus is one of certain songs people don’t want to miss in December.

Messiah has touched numerous people spiritually and fed the needy. Handel himself raised thousands of pounds for charity through Messiah concerts. Charles Burney, a historian, noted “Messiah has fed the hungry, clothed the naked, fostered the orphan…more than any other single musical production in this or any other country.” One writer also stated that Messiah‘s music and message has probably done more to convince thousands of mankind that there is a God about us than all the theological works ever written (Patrick Kavanaugh, 1996).

Handel’s story stirs my heart to thank my classmate at Luther Seminary, who has become an ordained pastor. On Christmas Day in 1999, Jane invited my family to her family’s Christmas dinner. I was overwhelmed by her hospitality—making our names on the table, delicious food, and beautifully wrapped gifts prepared by her each family.  Our living room was filled with the gifts—cookies, games, books, clothes etc.

I still remember that my two boys stayed up almost until 2:00 am to play games.  Even though I expressed my deep thanks to her, she might have never known how deep my thanks were.  At that time, I had just started my study at Luther, but I faced great financial difficulties because of Korean economic crisis. Therefore, I pleaded God for scholarship to continue my study. Through her hospitality, I experienced Immanuel, God with us.  I felt as if Jesus was saying, “This is a sign that I heard your cry and saw your tears.” Jane fed Jesus by showing her hospitality to my family: “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25: 35-40)

What memories, joys, hopes, or pains are awakened in the season of waiting, Advent?  Is there a specific time when you shared your gifts with those in need, imagining someone’s face filled with happiness?  Lord Jesus, lighten our darkness, so we may share Good News with others and show your love to others.

 

Soli Deo Gloria,

Young Chung, Interim Ministry Associate

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A Harvest of Saints

                                 A Harvest of Saints

all saintsAs we approach the All Saints Sunday, I have thought about a harvest of life, thinking of saints who have gone ahead of us, in particular my friend.

There are seasons–planting, watering, growing, bearing fruit, and returning to the soil. Like the earth with its seasons, we as human live out a cycle of life–birth, baptism, growth along with joyful and sorrowful times, and death.

For us, death is not the end; it is only a point of passing on, a transition to new life with God. Life is changed, not taken away.  Through our Baptism with the Word and promise of God, we may walk in newness of life after this earthly life is done.  It is indescribable what the new life would be, but we have a glimpse of the new life through “the river of life” described in the book of Revelation 22.

My friend Barb, a graduate of Concordia University Chicago, finished her journey in October 2012, leaving a big void in the hearts of many.  She influenced so many people through teaching, singing, and ringing, serving the needy, and giving thanks to God for every moment, while she battled cancer for her last five years.  She put others’ needs first to share Christ’s love. I couldn’t count how many times I thanked God in my prayers because of her faithful service.  The journey she took was not alone but with others as one in Christ.

I also would like to recognize saints who are among us, in particular my parents. My parents’ commitment to putting God first and sharing Christ’s love shaped who I am.  My beautiful memories of my earliest faith journey include practicing music during Advent season, reciting Bible verses by heart before eating breakfast, participating in family singing competitions, and family worship every single night. Regarding sharing Christ’s love, I cannot put into words enough how compassionate my parents were for the needy! When I grew up, it was hard to remember when we had no guest at home because my mother invited the poor whom she met on the street. I thank God for my parent’s faithful service.

Their faithful services have reminded me of people at Our Savior Lutheran, First Lutheran & Immanuel Lutheran who have been faithful to accomplish God’s work through their hands, sharing their time and gifts in various ministries.  I thank God for them in this prayer:

Eternal God, you have promised that death will not have the final word; you remind us that we have an eternal future that is ours in Christ Jesus through our Baptism. As we saints take our pilgrimage together, we ask you in this prayer to show us the path where we should walk. Teach us to be humble servants.  Empower us so we may bear more fruit and hear from you, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”  Amen.

Who has influenced your lives through modeling?  Give thanks to God for them.

Soli Deo Gloria,

Young Chung, Interim Ministry Associate at Immanuel Lutheran, Wadena. MN

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