Hi!
I'm so sorry we haven't updated the blog more faithfully. Things here have been fantastic and our hearts and minds are staying so full! It's time to get some of it on paper, so-to-speak. I'm not even sure where to start, but here goes...
Pastor Kidoong has been asked to be the lead pastor of a new church. So, every Tuesday we've been meeting together to pray, worship, fellowship and hear the word. I've been leading worship in English for the group and then the word is shared in Korean. This particular group is missions-focused. We have members fluent in Korean, English, Chinese, Mongolian, etc. The church will be called The Hub and will be located in Gangnam with branches extending to Taiwan, Thailand, the U.S., China, Mongolia, Germany, France, Holland and other nations. It's a very exciting time and we are thrilled to see how God is building His global church and spreading His harvest nets across the world through people of so many different nationalities and cultures.
We are still actively involved at Youndong. Barry continues to teach children, middle-school, high-school and young adult classes as well as preaching on Sunday nights and I have enjoyed leading worship for the weekly English service as well as Bible study time with the worship team and teaching a Bible study on relationships for the young adults. We've also continued to help KidWorship with vocal and film work for their children's English curriculum.
Another project that is underway is the completion of the worship CD for young adults/adults. We recorded 2 songs for it last January at Tree Sound and we've continued the process from Korea. We're planning to get that out in September just before our worship tour in Europe.
Right now Barry and I are focusing our energies on preparing for Kids Camps and Seminars this summer. We will take a break from our work responsibilities (although we'll continue our Sunday commitments) from July through mid-August. We will put on 12 English Camps/Seminars in 3 different countries. The schedule will be intense, but the opportunities are phenomenal. We will be able to teach and train both children and adults in Korea, Mongolia and China.
We are currently writing the curriculum for these camps and preparing for the arrival of the U.S. team members. I'm also trying to pack and organize a bit so I'm not so overwhelmed in September when we prepare to return to the U.S.
As it stands, we will finish camps/seminars mid-August and then resume our old work schedule for the last 2 weeks of August. (I don't yet know how the finances will work out when Barry and I are out of work for the 6 weeks of camps and then September, but I'm trusting that God will provide as He always, always has.
In September Barry will run a marathon at the DMZ (I think he's going to incorporate some fundraising for missions so stay-tuned), we will take our first and last family vacation in Korea to Jeju Island (I'm REALLY excited), Barry will travel to Thailand with Kidoong, we will pack for home and then Barry and the kids will fly back to the U.S. After Barry and the kids leave I will go with Kidoong and a handful of others to the Hillsong Conference in Hague October 2nd-4th and then we will lead worship at various locations in Europe for 2 weeks and then I'll fly home to America. I'm such a family nut, so I know I'll miss Barry and the kids like crazy, but I'm truly grateful for the opportunity to worship Jesus in Europe.
Barry and the kids will stay with the grandparents for the first 2 weeks of October and then October 15th they will move in to Snow's Mill Guest House for a month or so. I will join them there when I return.
Barry intends to look for a nursing job when he gets back to the U.S. Beyond that we don't know what's next other than getting a car and hopefully moving back into our old house before Christmas. We will continue our work with KidsWorship and next year we'll house some of the Korean team members for a few months and work together in our home on materials.
That's what I know so far. I'm trying to remember to live in the present. With so many plans waiting in the future I continually have to remind myself to just be in today!
So anyway, enjoy your "today" and we'll see you soon!
I'm so sorry we haven't updated the blog more faithfully. Things here have been fantastic and our hearts and minds are staying so full! It's time to get some of it on paper, so-to-speak. I'm not even sure where to start, but here goes...
Pastor Kidoong has been asked to be the lead pastor of a new church. So, every Tuesday we've been meeting together to pray, worship, fellowship and hear the word. I've been leading worship in English for the group and then the word is shared in Korean. This particular group is missions-focused. We have members fluent in Korean, English, Chinese, Mongolian, etc. The church will be called The Hub and will be located in Gangnam with branches extending to Taiwan, Thailand, the U.S., China, Mongolia, Germany, France, Holland and other nations. It's a very exciting time and we are thrilled to see how God is building His global church and spreading His harvest nets across the world through people of so many different nationalities and cultures.
We are still actively involved at Youndong. Barry continues to teach children, middle-school, high-school and young adult classes as well as preaching on Sunday nights and I have enjoyed leading worship for the weekly English service as well as Bible study time with the worship team and teaching a Bible study on relationships for the young adults. We've also continued to help KidWorship with vocal and film work for their children's English curriculum.
Another project that is underway is the completion of the worship CD for young adults/adults. We recorded 2 songs for it last January at Tree Sound and we've continued the process from Korea. We're planning to get that out in September just before our worship tour in Europe.
Right now Barry and I are focusing our energies on preparing for Kids Camps and Seminars this summer. We will take a break from our work responsibilities (although we'll continue our Sunday commitments) from July through mid-August. We will put on 12 English Camps/Seminars in 3 different countries. The schedule will be intense, but the opportunities are phenomenal. We will be able to teach and train both children and adults in Korea, Mongolia and China.
We are currently writing the curriculum for these camps and preparing for the arrival of the U.S. team members. I'm also trying to pack and organize a bit so I'm not so overwhelmed in September when we prepare to return to the U.S.
As it stands, we will finish camps/seminars mid-August and then resume our old work schedule for the last 2 weeks of August. (I don't yet know how the finances will work out when Barry and I are out of work for the 6 weeks of camps and then September, but I'm trusting that God will provide as He always, always has.
In September Barry will run a marathon at the DMZ (I think he's going to incorporate some fundraising for missions so stay-tuned), we will take our first and last family vacation in Korea to Jeju Island (I'm REALLY excited), Barry will travel to Thailand with Kidoong, we will pack for home and then Barry and the kids will fly back to the U.S. After Barry and the kids leave I will go with Kidoong and a handful of others to the Hillsong Conference in Hague October 2nd-4th and then we will lead worship at various locations in Europe for 2 weeks and then I'll fly home to America. I'm such a family nut, so I know I'll miss Barry and the kids like crazy, but I'm truly grateful for the opportunity to worship Jesus in Europe.
Barry and the kids will stay with the grandparents for the first 2 weeks of October and then October 15th they will move in to Snow's Mill Guest House for a month or so. I will join them there when I return.
Barry intends to look for a nursing job when he gets back to the U.S. Beyond that we don't know what's next other than getting a car and hopefully moving back into our old house before Christmas. We will continue our work with KidsWorship and next year we'll house some of the Korean team members for a few months and work together in our home on materials.
That's what I know so far. I'm trying to remember to live in the present. With so many plans waiting in the future I continually have to remind myself to just be in today!
So anyway, enjoy your "today" and we'll see you soon!
