Lord, Hear Our Prayers! (The Week of December 29, 2019)

“It Is Well” by SK Rhee, Clarinet, & DM Kim, Cello

"Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and 
unsearchable things you do not know." (Jeremiah 33:3)

Hi Family!!! 

I cannot believe that it is already the last week of this year 2019. So many wonderful things happened and we have truly experienced the power of God as we took one step at a time following the guidance of the Holy Spirit this year! Then time flies and now we are being pushed out of this blessed year – we know it was not perfect though! Whether we like it or not, we will have a new year 2020 also. Somewhat I am so excited to see what God has prepared for us as we step into this New Year again. Now we have our prayer list updated for this week. Let us continue to call upon the name of the Lord and let go of all those fears, doubts, pride, hatred, unforgivable memories, sorrow and grief, attachments on perishable things holding the Christmas miracle each and every day from now on.  

Hallelujah moment!

Christmas miracle that happened two thousand years ago in Bethlehem.

God’s presence in every moment of our life!

Christmas Dinner at Markesan UMC

Juan L. able to come back home from hospital this week 

Family gathering through this season

June P. able to hold her twin grandchildren

New Requests

All those who do not know Christ for their salvation

Dick H.from Princeton recovering from heart attack

Casey’s safe return home from South Asia as well as his faithful journey

Joyce D’s surgery to treat her skin cancer next week

All the students and teachers who anxiously prepare for school this week

All those who are in transition with new jobs and new places

Our members of our churches who are far from us due to their working, especially, for their safety.

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Wisconsin Conference's Delegation to represent not just Wisconsin Conference but God’s will in the future as they become able to see what God's will is for Christ’s Church; Our United Methodist Community of Faith - for God’s healing, healing for our wounded-ness and brokenness and for God’s guiding light in our every steps to follow only the Holy Spirit so that we don’t miss this divine opportunity to be cleansed and renewed by the power of Jesus Christ to be One with God and each other for God’s eternal Kingdom without losing hearts so that we are able to see Christ’s love from each other’s lives.

  

“O Lord, grant us your sense of timing. In this season of short days and long nights, of gray and white and cold, teach us the lessons of beginnings: that such waitings and endings may be a starting place, a planting of seeds which bring to birth what is ready to be born – something right and just and different, a new song, a deeper relationship, a fuller love – in the fullness of your time. O God, gran us your sense of timing. We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.”

“It Is Well”

Lord, Hear Our Prayers (The Week of December 23, 2019)

"The Grace of God" by SW Shin

"Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and 

unsearchable things you do not know." (Jeremiah 33:3)

Hi Family!!! 

The air outside is so fresh, and recently, I could not find any words for those amazing colors of sunrise and sunset. God is awesome! God is truly bringing us a Christmas gift to see more beauty in His Kingdom eternal even on earth as in heaven this year! Now we have our prayer list updated for this week. Let us continue to call upon the name of the Lord as we prepare to receive this gift of “Forever Emmanuel” in our lives so that we can be a true blessing of our family, our friends, our neighbors, and of the whole world.

Hallelujah moment!

God’s presence in every moment of our life!
Advent Journey with small groups of our church

Sharing of Christmas Message through Christmas musical at the Resident Home

Tom and Diann’s grandson, Dylan, graduating from college

Joy and Fun building Gingerbread House with many children last weekend

New Requests

All those who do not know Christ for their salvation

All those who are planning to attend worship during Christmas Season

Brenda P.'s mother for her health

Jean F. for healing and recovery  

Betty S. for God’s strength in the loss of her husband

Family in Ripon who lost their home in fire last week

Juan L. recovering from infection in the Hospital

Traveling mercies for all those who visit their family this week

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Wisconsin Conference's Delegation to represent not just Wisconsin Conference but God’s will in the future as they become able to see what God's will is for Christ’s Church; Our United Methodist Community of Faith - for God’s healing, healing for our wounded-ness and brokenness and for God’s guiding light in our every steps to follow only the Holy Spirit so that we don’t miss this divine opportunity to be cleansed and renewed by the power of Jesus Christ to be One with God and each other for God’s eternal Kingdom without losing hearts so that we are able to see Christ’s love from each other’s lives.

“O Lord, we believe our life is touched by you, that you want something for us, and of us. Give us ears to hear you, eyes to see the tracing of your finger, and a heart quickened by the motions of your Spirit. We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.”

Lord, Hear Our Prayers (The Week of December 16, 2019)

“Be Still for the Presence of the Lord”

"Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and 

unsearchable things you do not know." (Jeremiah 33:3)

Hi Family!!!

It is cold outside and I can really feel the spirit of winter when I walk outside. However, we put more layers on us with a hat outside as well as keep Christ in us continually so that nothing can hinder us or take our warmness in us from God! Now we have our prayer list updated for this week. Let us continue to call upon the name of the Lord and prepare to receive the prefect Christmas gift from God to us this year. So that we can experience the Christmas miracle all throughout the year 2020 with a 20/20 vision of God!

Hallelujah moment!

God’s presence in every moment of our life!

Sharing of Christmas Message through Christmas musical at the Resident Home

New Requests

All those who do not know Christ for their salvation

All those who are planning to attend worship during Christmas Season

Gingerbread House Building Day with children this weekend

Kermit’s neighbor, Dwayne dealing with a brain cancer

Heidi and Mike A. and their family for God’s comfort

Cindy H’s family for God’s comfort  

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Wisconsin Conference's new Delegation to represent not just Wisconsin Conference but God’s will in the future as they become able to see what God's will is for Christ’s Church; Our United Methodist Community of Faith - for God’s healing, healing for our wounded-ness and brokenness and for God’s guiding light in our every steps to follow only the Holy Spirit so that we don’t miss this divine opportunity to be cleansed and renewed by the power of Jesus Christ to be One with God and each other for God’s eternal Kingdom without losing hearts so that we are able to see Christ’s love from each other’s lives.

“O Lord, plunge us deep into a sense of sadness at the pain of our sisters and brothers near and far inflicted by war, prejudice, injustice and indifference, that we may learn again to cry as a child until our tears baptize us into a people who touches with care those we now touch in prayers: victims of violence, of greed and of addictions; prisoners in ghettos, in old age, in all-isms and in our own; people with broken bodies, with broke hearts, with broken lives and relationships, whom we remember now in silence before you because we have too often forgotten them in the shuffle of our fretful busy-ness. We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.”

“Be Still for the Presence of the Lord”

Lord, Hear Our Prayers (The Week of December 9, 2019)

"Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and 

unsearchable things you do not know." (Jeremiah 33:3)

 

“Pass Me, Not O Gentle Savoir” by Maranatha Gospel

Hi Family!!!  

This is quite blessed and fresh winter morning with a gentle wind outside. As we expect the gifts of the Holy Spirit for our Christmas this year, God continues to wake us up with this fresh winter air. Who is not able to keep awake with this winter wind? We are thankful this morning as the Holy Spirit wakes us up again! Now we have our prayer list updated for this week. Let us continue to call upon the name of the Lord and prepare the Christmas miracle that happened two thousand years ago in our lives!

Hallelujah moment!

God’s presence in every moment of our life!

Kaci Kohn’s baptism!

Family Time and Good medical test results!

David is recovering well after stroke!

Evelyn’s 95^th birthday this week and her gift sharing

Christmas Musical last week, with a full heart to singing Hialeah Chorus with a congregation!

Zachary doing well

New Requests

All those who do not know Christ for their salvation

All those who are planning to attend a worship during Christmas Season

Misty’s father Frank’s health condition and further steps they he need to take for his treatment

Jim M’s family and friend for God’s comfort

Julie A.’s family for God’s comfort

Tracy’s mother in law, Diana, and her family for God’s comfort 

Casey for his Asian trip in December for God’s guidance and direction and safety

    

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Wisconsin Conference's new Delegation to represent not just Wisconsin Conference but God’s will in the future as they become able to see what God's will is for Christ’s Church; Our United Methodist Community of Faith - for God’s healing, healing for our wounded-ness and brokenness and for God’s guiding light in our every steps to follow only the Holy Spirit so that we don’t miss this divine opportunity to be cleansed and renewed by the power of Jesus Christ to be One with God and each other for God’s eternal Kingdom without losing hearts so that we are able to see Christ’s love from each other’s lives.

“O Lord, a Keeper of Promises, Composer of grace, grant us glee in our blood, prayer in our hearts, trust at our core, songs for our journey, and a sense of Your Kingdom as we prepare to celebrate your birth in Bethlehem two thousand years ago. And hear our prayer because you are compassionate and faithful. We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.”

Lord, Hear Our Prayers (The Week of December 2, 2019)

"Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and 
unsearchable things you do not know." (Jeremiah 33:3)

“Way Maker”, The Pentecostals Alexandria

Hi Family!!! 

Again, God opened our first week in Advent season to prepare us to receive the divine gift fully. It is cold outside but warm inside because of the presence of our living God, His warmness! This coming week is very special week for Markesan and Princeton Methodist community of faith because Markesan will receive a new member into the body of Christ in baptism. Her name is Kaci with bright eyes, charming smile and also great singing voice!  Now we have our prayer list updated for this week. Let us continue to call upon the name of the Lord and experience the power of God’s eternal salvation today!

Hallelujah moment!

God’s presence in every moment of our life!

Margaret’s surgery went very well

New Requests

All those who do not know Christ for their salvation

All those who are planning to attend worship during Christmas Season

Rev. Rod Johnson’s family for God’s comfort

Stacy’s father’s surgery on Friday

Barbara L. dealing with pain

Michael and Stacy’s preparation for their baby baptism

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Wisconsin Conference's new Delegation to represent not just Wisconsin Conference but God’s will in the future as they become able to see what God's will is for Christ’s Church; Our United Methodist Community of Faith - for God’s healing, healing for our wounded-ness and brokenness and for God’s guiding light in our every steps to follow only the Holy Spirit so that we don’t miss this divine opportunity to be cleansed and renewed by the power of Jesus Christ to be One with God and each other for God’s eternal Kingdom without losing hearts so that we are able to see Christ’s love from each other’s lives.

“O Lord, You are our hiding place. You always fill our heart with songs of deliverance whenever we are afraid. We will trust in You. We will trust in You. We will trust in You. Let the weak say I am strong in the strength of the Lord. We pray this in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.”

You Are My Hiding Place...

“Where Are You?” (Genesis 3:9b)

"He Hideth My Soul" from Bethel Worship

Greetings to you all in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ,

We have now quite a blessed season before we begin our new year 2020 with many opportunities to connect with God and each other like the Chili Supper, Commitment Sunday, Thanksgiving Week, Sanctuary decoration for Christmas, Hymn Sing, Christmas Musical, Church wide Advent small group bible study, Salvation Army Ringing Day, and this year’s Charge Conference last week. 

Some of you might not know what it is or never attend before, such as for the Charge Conference. Our churches in the Methodist tradition around the world always gather together to review and plan the ministry of the church once a year. It is a gathering of all professing members of the church to celebrate - how we did the ministry together as a church and how we will do for next year. In other words, it is a series of decision making.

In God’s grace, we had a blessed Charge Conference with Rev. Becky from Borth as we revisited our ministry of this year 2019 as well as looked ahead of 2020. We, especially, had a chance to talk about our purpose and vision of our church - Where are we going together and what kind of church do we want to be? 

I remember some years ago, I read a fancy vision statement of some other churches in America saying, “We want to be a church of being biblically transformed, morally pure, family focused, community connected, financially generous, evangelically bold and compassionately serving!” What a wonderful vision statement! Sounds like a perfect church! We want to be a church like that someday, don’t we?

Actually, our United Methodist Church’s mission is “to make a disciples of Jesus Christ”. So Pastor Becky, the presiding elder of our charge conference, asked us, “How can you do that?” Right away, we heard a very clear answer from our lay leader, “one person at a time!” 

However, there was also a sad moment during our charge conference when we named a few who have been missing from us for over a year. Because our efforts to help them to return to the body of Christ was not very successful because of our shortness. Some of our brothers and sisters in our body of Christ are hiding from us dealing with the challenges in their life, struggling financially, emotionally, relationally, physically and also SPIRITUALLY. 

Our church might not have a fancy statement but one simple statement of “Making disciples of Jesus Christ” so that all those professing members, who decided to follow Christ as a church together, experiences the true joy of worshiping, praying, sharing, giving, serving and witnessing in full thanksgiving without hiding.

In the beginning, when Adam and Eve had to go through their life challenges as they took the forbidden fruit from the Garden of Eden, they hid from the Lord God among the trees. However, God asked, “Where are you?” because God always wanted them to find a freedom to play in the garden of Eden. Even when they sinned against God, He would guide them through that dark valley of fear and shame. There is no hiding place in front of God’s sight because God is the only one true hiding place for us.

“For you are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. 

You surround me with songs of victory.” (Psalm 32:7, NLT)

“You Are My Hiding Place” by Gospel Invasion Group

Brothers and sisters in Christ, now we are stepping into the new journey with Jesus Christ as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, a gift of God’s salvation. Where are you now? And where is our brothers and sisters now? In our new year, we will continue to ask this question to help each other to experience God’s joy fully as a body of Christ together. Join me!

Grace and Peace,

Pastor Kyochul