As we begin this month, our hearts are heavy with the tragic news of the airplane crash that occurred in Washington, D.C., when a passenger plane collided with a military helicopter. The loss of life in this accident is deeply sorrowful, and we join together in remembering and praying for the victims, their families, and all those affected by this heart-wrenching tragedy.

 

This accident, though a devastating reminder of the fragility of life, is just one of the many cries for help we hear from around the world. Natural and man-made disasters continue to break our hearts—wildfires in California, ongoing wars and conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East, and countless other crises that affect so many lives. As a church family, we recognize that the world is hurting, and now, more than ever, we need to seek God’s intervention. Let us lift up those suffering in prayer, asking God to bring peace, healing, and comfort to those in pain.

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As we turn our attention to the coming weeks, we look forward to the continuation of our spiritual journey. In February, we will wrap up our current sermon series, “Wisdom from the Little Creatures.” It has been a beautiful exploration of how God speaks to us through the smallest of creatures in His creation, and we hope it has inspired you to see His wisdom in even the tiniest details of life.

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Looking ahead, we will begin a new sermon series, “The Parables of Jesus.” Jesus spoke in parables to reveal the deep truths of God’s kingdom, and in February, we will explore three of these timeless stories: The Parable of the Tree, The Parable of the Sower, and The Parable of the Good Samaritan. Each of these parables offers valuable insights into how we are called to live as followers of Christ, and we pray that through these messages, you will feel encouraged and inspired to carry out Christ’s love in the world.

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Let’s continue to be a church that brings light and hope to a hurting world. 

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In Christ’s Love, 

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Pastor Won