Our time in Korea is moving quickly. We began by visiting the Missionary Cemetery. In honor for the faithfulness and sacrifice of those who came to Korea to share the gospel's good news in Jesus, the people have created a place of memorial for those who died here in Korea. The gratitude of the people for those who came to tell of Jesus is greater than we can imagine.
We have visited the Kwanglim United Methodist Church's South Campus Church and had a lecture from Bishop Kim. We spent a couple of nights at the church's retreat center, Prayer Mountain. We went with the visitation group to visit a couple of the families in the church. One of the pastor's, the evangelist/assistant, and a lay person visit the homes of the church members through the week. They ask what prayer needs the family has. The small service is made up of the singing of two hymns, scripture reading, sermon from the Pastor and closes with prayer and Lord's Prayer. The teams visit 7-11 families a day with the entire church congregation being visited by one of the teams once each year.
We went to the DMZ. We were given the opportunity to be right at the line between North and South Korea. Odd to be in a place where people might do us harm. Yet, the hospitality of the South Korean Army was a humbling experience. I will bring home a piece of the barbed wire from the DMZ as a reminder to myself to pray for the people of both Koreas.
We went to the CTS: Christian Television System. They work to communicate the gospel around the world. They are available on Direct TV in the USA.
We have been hosted with hospitality that is unmatched by any I've received anywhere. The kindness and generosity of our hosts has been overwhelming. Their prayers and humble love for Christ are a blessing.
