Fw: 155-God''s Power Has Set Me Free from Game-room and Panic Disorder

God''s Power Has Set Me Free from Game-room and Panic Disorder

~ Tae-Seung Yang (Gwangju Manmin Church) At the age of 25 back in 1995, I made an investment in a multilevel business and failed miserably. I subsequently suffered from panic disorder ("a type of anxiety disorder characterized by unexpected panic attacks that last minutes or, rarely, hours"; www.kmle.com) from the shock from the failure. Sky turned yellow and I was constantly short-winded, as if my heart were being sucked inward. My tongue twisted, lips dried up, and I felt as though the flow of my blood had reversed. The pain subsided after taking the prescribed drugs but I knew I could not live a day without the drugs. I had trouble associating with people and was always seized by anxiety. Looking for something I could do on my own, I began collecting scrap. Searching side streets and alleys here and there, I recovered a variety of waste articles and the income was actually not too bad. A rather high income made it fun for my wife (Young-Sook Bae) and me and we searched for scrap day and night. We even set up a secondhand shop and began saving large amounts of money. Life ruined by game room; heading to mental institution In the early summer of 2002, an uninvited guest came my way. I started setting my foot in the game room, which was at the time a popular trend of sort. I had always indulged myself in drinking, smoking, and gambling, and womanizing, and now that I had enough money, I had greater luxury and opportunities indulge myself in a new area. As soon as I earned money, I was on my way to the game room. There were more days on which I lost money than I won. That's when I lost all of my senses. I began selling my wife's personal ornaments without her knowledge and broke my son's piggy bank to play games. I borrowed money from anyone who would lend me money and even took out a loan but I kept losing money. "Where did you hide the money? Give it to me! Give it to me now!" "What money? I really don't have any now!" When I lost money, I "vented" by beating my wife and returned to the game room after threatening her for more money with a knife. On days I did win some money, I went straight to a bar. Lost in the world, I was no different from a beast. I had vowed time and again never to return to the game room but I could not do it with my might alone. When pleading and other methods failed to work to dissuade me, my wife admitted me to a mental institution 6 times. Pleadings of love bring forth courage in life and transformations In Spring 2005, Deaconess Boo-Nyuh Kwak introduced and led me to Manmin Church. Upon hearing that God's power and works of healing were manifested there, I followed her to Gwangju Manmin Church. I had always been afraid of the fact that my life was so dependent on drugs to deal with the panic disorder. Even after I began going to church, I still drank and smoked, living a life completely irrelevant to the Word. Vowing to be healed by faith on many occasions, I would stop the drug treatments but in fear, I resumed the treatments. I lost all strength and turned my back on the church. The next time I visited Gwangju Manmin was in September 2007, when I learned that Deaconess Boo-Nyuh Kwak had been fasting in tears for a year and a half for my family. During a Friday All-night Service, "The Lectures on Revelation" was in progress and when I heard about the calamities during the last days, I was seized by fear, as I thought to myself, 'If I keep living this way, I can only end up in hell.' Gwangju Manmin's Pastor Hyung-Ryul Park and church workers devoted a month to visit me at home every day to pray for me. I was given courage; I wanted to live a new life. I began listening to Rev. Dr. Jaerock Lee's "The Message of the Cross" messages, enrolled in the Manmin Bible Academy, and made every effort to know God. I soon found myself paying close attention to the messages, which felt like honey from the comb. True faith, however, could not be possessed by my willpower and desire alone. Even as I was listening to the Word, I still befriended the world, kept going to the game room, and could not quit drinking and smoking. I knew I shouldn't but I kept going back to there. My wife shed tears whenever she saw me doing this, especially after it appeared as though I had vowed to begin anew. "Honey, please stop! Let's try and believe in God. I really love you." Her words moved my heart. I vowed once again to quit smoking and drinking. As I prepared myself to receive prayer from Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Jaerock Lee, I prayed to God in tears and with a repentant heart. When I remembered each of the times when sinned against Him, I was so embarrassed and regretted them all. In December 2007, I came to Seoul and saw the Senior Pastor from a close range for the first time, and I could not bring myself to look at him straight in the eye. With all my mind and all my heart, I received the Senior Pastor's prayer. After that, I stopped smoking, drinking, and going to the game room. Blessings in a life reborn It was a day when the income at the secondhand shop was high. With my pocket was full of money, I asked myself, 'Hmm, should I go to the game room?' 'No! I even received prayer from the Senior Pastor! I can't do that! I must put an end to it for good.' "Around 11 o'clock this morning, a fire broke out at a game room in Geumho-dong, Gwangju. Four people were killed and 5 more were injured when they tried to escape the fire by jumping out of a window." I nearly froze when I saw the news on television. The place where the fire broke out was the game room I had frequented and the day of the fire was the day when I overcame the urge to go there. When I became convinced that all this had happened not by chance but because God had protected me, I gained greater faith and was grateful for His love. "Daddy! It's so nice that you don't smell like cigarettes!" Since I have quit smoking and drinking, my son Dong-Sun, who had been hesitant even with the idea of approaching me in the past, does not hesitate to hug me. No longer worried sick over me, there is always a smile on my wife's face. She often says she would like to carry me around on her back. How glad must she be to say things like that? I only want to give joy and happiness to my family who has suffered for too long because of me. The first thing I do when I get up every morning is to pray to God on my knees in gratitude. Then I listen to the Senior Pastor's 3-minute recorded message and his prayer. The source of joy for me as of late has been going to "The Daniel Prayer Meetings" every evening with my wife and son. On Saturdays, I enjoy and marvel at having received a new life by assisting with the cleaning of the sanctuary. The panic disorder that I had suffered for 13 years disappeared at some point without knowing, and anthropophobia also disappeared completely. Instead of avoiding people, I share my testimonies with many people and testify to God to them. I give all thanks and glory to God and would also like to express my sincere gratitude to the Senior Pastor for having led me to meet this good God of ours. Hallelujah!

Manmin News NO.119 March 25, 2008

Fw: 154-The Name We Are Fairly Missing Every May\; ""Teacher""

The Name We Are Fairly Missing Every May\; ""Teacher""

Elder Dong-rip Lee (1-1 Parish; Teacher at Sudo Girls' High School) Elder Dong-rip Lee has since taught the history of Korea and the world at schools for 28 years. He says that he feels as if he completed his military service and started teaching at school just two or three days ago. He remembers many things that have occurred to him during his service to the schools: Having concentrated on teaching from 6 am until 11 pm; Having petitioned to the police on the behalf of the parents of bad students; Having stayed outside all night with students to open the door to conversations with them; Having been impressed at the letters students gave him on the Teachers' Day; and many more. "No matter how unclean the world is, schools are still clean and pure, so there are so many people who have the innocent and warm hearts at schools" says he. "No one knows what kind of person one will become in the future, whether he is good at study or he is deemed to be a problem at his school. I am always happy with them because I look to them only with the eyes of faith." Amidst his service as a teacher he met with a turning-point in his life. "In December, 1991, I was led to Manmin Church by my wife, Senior Deaconess Keum-sun Yoo. While listening to the messages, I started repenting of my sins, quit smoking and drinking and determined to lead a proper Christian life. In prayers I was healed of my tympanitis and came to have the assurance of the life after death. The purpose of my life turned into God-centered one." And he realized he had tried to put his students into the frameworks of a good student he saw fit although he thought he loved the students, and changed his attitude and tried to understand them. Afterwards he has done his best not only to give them knowledge but also to tell them the love of God. He has prayed for his students, their parents and homes every day, and expressed his care and love to the students who were not interested in study by emailing or sending letters to them. When he prayed to spread the Lord's love to many more students, God let him transfer from a private school to public school, and thereby moving to other schools time and again and having chances to meet with new students. "I am teaching history, so at my class I explain to the students about the cultivation of mankind, heaven and hell, and the gospel while teaching them the origin of mankind, history of Israel and Middle Age of Europe. By planting the truth into their hearts that are pure and innocent, I wish for them to realize how precious they are and become the light and salt of the world." Thus, he reveals his affection to them. - Reported and written by Jennifer Lim (manminnews@hotmail.com)

Manmin News NO.119 March 25, 2008

Fw: 153-My father is a Buddhist monk and my mother is Bodhisattva. But I have been born again by God's grace.

My father is a Buddhist monk and my mother is Bodhisattva. But I have been born again by God's grace.

~ Deacon Jae-Won Lee (Representative, Good Morning Internet Travel; 2-15 Mission) I was born at a well-known Buddhist temple in Jeolla Province. My father is a Chief Priest and my mother is Bodhisattva. In my childhood, my daily routines consisted of assisting with the Buddha worship sessions with other Buddhist services. As the eldest son, my father wanted me to become a Buddhist monk. Even when I was young and could not comprehend all the doctrines, I was very familiar with Buddhist culture. In 1980, I was assigned to a "mission (Christian) school." Waiting for me were weekly services and classes on the Bible. I had to attend those services and classes because the attendance was taken but to me, all the other students clapping praise songs looked like aliens. As time passed, I felt I was committing a grave sin even by sitting in those services and classes. Then something truly unexpected took place. Like a saying, "Even a drizzle can soak clothing," the more I heard about the Bible, the more it warmed my heart. I had always been disappointed to find such blessings and superstitious acts as people coming to see fortunetellers at the temple or the selling of charms. 'When we were all sinners, Jesus took upon the cross to forgive our sins. Where else can I find greater love if I can be saved and enter heaven because of that blood?' The message of love and forgiveness resonated in my heart and I have begun to find peace and rest from the word of God. During the second year in high school, I was led to church for the first time by a friend with whom I was living. In gratitude of the love of Jesus' cross, I soon became a leader of the Evangelization Department. Whenever I shared the gospel with others, I felt as though inexplicable energy was filling within me, and only those who have shared the gospel with strangers will know how I felt. When my father found out that his son, who had always been good and obedient since childhood, became a leader of the Evangelization Department at a church, he was speechless. He became stricter but despite his severe opposition, I made even a greater effort to share the gospel with my friends. After moving to Seoul and entering Hanyang University, I joined a College Mission Organization in which I immersed myself in disciple training and Bible studies. Following graduation, I met my future wife Deaconess Soon-Ok Lee, who had been working as a manager at the Mission Organization and now harbored a dream of medical mission. Following the wedding, we left for Thailand on a mission trip. My shortcomings and disappointment in coworkers drove me back home in 3 years. After returning to a normal life, I began working. There were multiple difficulties, however: the worsening of herniated disc made my everyday life extremely difficult. I had undergone numerous physical therapy sessions at the hospital, specializing in herniated disc cases, at which my wife worked, but they only showed marginal improvements. Perhaps the most difficult part of my struggle was my stagnant faith. I had gained much faith only as knowledge from the many hours of Bible study but I had not experienced the Holy Spirit and the transformation was slow in coming. In December 1997, I became a guide on an overseas trip by Daehan Invest Trust Management Corporation's Training Team. One of the members of the team introduced me to his church, Manmin Central Church, as a congregation at which messages of life were proclaimed and fiery works of God's healing took place. My wife and I had been attending a different church but out of curiosity, we attended a Friday All-night Service. On the second day we worshipped at Manmin, my wife immediately received God's healing of the childbearing aftereffects by Senior Pastor's prayer for the sick from the pulpit. As for me, during "The 6th Two-week Special Revival Meeting" the following May, I was healed of herniated disc, the inveterate disease from which I had long suffered. It was not easy to get used to the works of the Holy Spirit of which I had never even heard before, but I was soon melted by the Senior Pastor's manifestations of God's power and the messages of truth. I had spent a great deal of time in Bible study sessions but I had never had a session that dealt with "The Reason God Placed the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil," "The True Significance of the 6,000-year Cultivation of Mankind," or "The Measure of Faith." I felt as though the windpipe of my spirit struck open. My life in Christ was vitalized as I witnessed and experienced firsthand the countless Biblical signs and wonders. I also strove to study the word anywhere and anytime so that I could make whole bread of it in my heart, instead of merely receiving grace from it. It is a great joy for me to serve as a sub-district leader and financial director of the College Mission to work with those with less faith and with students. At home, at work, and everywhere else, God's word is a lamp in my path. I have been reborn by God's grace. I am so grateful to accomplish the dream of mission work by assisting with the ministry of the Senior Pastor who not only lives by the message of true salvation but also affirms the word with accompanying signs (Mark 16:20).

Manmin News NO.116 April 13, 2008

Fw: 152-Everything in My Life Has Changed!

Everything in My Life Has Changed!

~ Deaconess Soonja Enomoto (Tokyo Tabata Manmin Church) "Will you go to church or no?" I heard a loud and forceful voice out of nowhere. I felt as though the walls on either side of me were closing in at an incredible speed. I shouted just moments before I was going to be crushed by the walls. "I...I will go! I will go to church!" Right at that moment, the walls backed off and even the wallpapers torn apart. 'Phew...what a weird dream!' It was only a dream but the loud voice I heard was still ringing in my ears. There used to be a time when I attended church and received grace. But that was long ago; I hadn't gone to church because I was "busy." "Perhaps I should go back to church," I told myself. With a heart half filled with fear and half filled with expectation, I joined Tokyo Tabata Manmin Church in September 2005. Sleepiness fades away during services after start giving tithes I own a Japanese bar and largely because of that, I could only go to church about twice a month. On Sundays after I ran the business into the early morning the previous nights, I would constantly fall asleep during services. The pastor told me that if I made every effort to attend services, I would become more attentive to the messages and the drowsiness would go away, but that only seemed to me a remote possibility. After about a year passed, I realized one Sunday that I was not falling asleep and that I was paying attention to every word of the message. On that particular day, Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Jaerock Lee said in his message via satellite that not giving God the tithes is the same as stealing from God. Up to that point, I had never given God tithes. I took out 20,000 yen out of my purse and gave it as tithes. Remarkably, from that day on, I never fell asleep during services again and I could concentrate on messages. At times, I was so touched in the heart that I felt like I was being sucked into the message. Cervical cancer? In October 2006, I became easily fatigued and found that there was blood in my urine. At the hospital, the doctor told me that it looked like I had cervical cancer. I was also told details would be available after I had undergone thorough tests. 'How could this be?!' I couldn't believe my ears. I sent my photograph to the Senior Pastor and received his prayer but at my family's insistence, I still received treatments from the hospital and on November 30, I underwent a laser surgery. Two weeks later, following another round of examinations, I was told that the cancer cells had spread and I would need to have the entire uterus removed. My fears were realized. 'What shall I do?' I repented of not having received God's healing by prayer; I was desperate to receive God's healing. The pastor in charge of Tokyo Tabata Manmin told me that God searches the heart and that it is important for me to show Him the deeds of faith and to live by the word. Quitting smoking and drinking Something truly miraculous took place a few weeks later. As I held up a cigarette to light it, I began praying unknowingly. "God, I go to church and pray in earnest to be healed by You yet I am still smoking. Please give me the strength to quit smoking and live by Your word." I was so earnest in my prayer that I even shed tears. I had never skipped a meal before but after fasting for 3 days, I was able to do something I could not for the previous 20 years: quit smoking for good. I also stopped having all thoughts about drinking. Whenever I saw good appetizers served with drinks, I could never pass those up. It seemed to me that after helping me quit smoking, God was pouring His grace over me to stop drinking as well. I had begun playing Japanese slot machines five years earlier. I had started playing it as something to do pass the time. On that particular day, after I played the game, I began praying out of the blue, asking God to help me quit this as well. A few days later, when I passed by the place where I had frequented to gamble, the noise was too loud for me to bear. I had no idea why or how I could have squandered my time for that long. I could quit right away. I was certain that unexplainable changes were taking place in my life. Healed of cancer in a dream One night in February 2007, I had a dream. A man dressed in a white doctor's gown said to me, "Watch as I take your spirit out of you." I was on my feet and I saw my "other me" lying there. The man in the white doctor's gown pointed at the stomach of the "other me" and said, "All that blue you see in the stomach is cancer. I am going to heal you of it." The moment I woke up from the dream, I became certain that I had been healed and I prayed to God in gratitude. Remembering Tokyo Tabata Manmin Church's pastor's words that receiving the healing by faith and things were more important from that point on, I made every effort to live a life in gratitude of God's grace and to sanctify myself. I began a time of fasting with the Senior Pastor's recorded "Prayer for the Sick" and "A Prayer at the Beginning of a Day." My body, which became easily fatigued and uncomfortable, felt lighter and my heart was at peace. The perennial cold went away and as I did not feel exhausted despite my late working hours, I distributed the church newsletters from time to time. How sweet it is to live by God's word! In addition to having my health restored, God's word is budding in my heart. I had often quarreled with my husband. Embarrassed of this before God, I prayed, asking Him to change my attitude toward my husband, and strove to serve him. Nowadays, whatever he says, I can understand him and he is adorable. I had even cursed at my children and at work before but I began trying to be careful with each word I uttered. At those I used to be angry and harbor ill feelings, I thought of the way I had been and tried to understand them. My family rejoices at the way I change little by little by the truth. I now understand what the Psalmist said when he wrote God's word is "sweeter than honey." I have fallen in love with God's word, as I have begun listening to the messages proclaimed during Wednesday Evening Services, Friday All-night Services, and Sunday services. I need a motorcycle to attend "Daniel Prayer Meetings" and God provided me with one through a friend. I can now come to church and pray every evening. I have even received financial blessings as well and by God's grace, every corner of my life is filled with gratitude. Had I not accepted the Lord Jesus Christ, could I have ever known this joy and gratitude? I give thanks to God for allowing me a new life and would also like to express my sincere appreciation to the Senior Pastor for his prayer of love, to the pastor at Tokyo Tabata Manmin Church, and my district leader.

Manmin News NO.116 April \;\\\;13, 2008

Fw: 151-Wholehearted Service Leads to Heavenly Rewards

Wholehearted Service Leads to Heavenly Rewards

~ Deaconess Soon-Ja Kim (Cell leader, Chinese Parish) When I first set my feet in Korea 10 years ago, all I thought about was making money fast and living an affluent life. As I was bent on saving and working as much as I could, I had no peace of mind to look after my health. In the end, when I could no longer control my own body, I went to see a doctor. "It's the last stage of stomach cancer. You need to have an operation right away." I could not believe what I was hearing. What would the pounding of the chest and bitter weeping do? I felt as though my dreams were slipping through my fingers. The last stage of stomach cancer usually meant death. In November 2002, I underwent an operation that lasted seven hours. Afterwards, my body deteriorated to a point that I could not swallow even a sip of water. I also suffered from insomnia on account of the chronic migraine. Without sleeping and eating, I lost much weight; I weighed at one point mere 38 kilograms (about 84 pounds). I looked so haggard and ghastly, so when I would see myself in the mirror I had to quickly turn my face away. I was nothing but a corpse that somehow held fast to life. In October 2003, I was led by my neighbor to a Miracle Meeting during a Friday All-night Service at Manmin Central Church. As I received Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Jaerock Lee's prayer, I experienced something truly remarkable. Right before my eyes, a large fireball glittered thrice. At that moment, I began shedding tears uncontrollably, peace settled in my heart, and I became convinced that I had been healed. Following the Service, I went straight to bed and when I woke up, it was noon. I had slept for 7 hours. I also craved for some food and the intake restored the complexion in my face. I felt like flying and jumped up and down in joy. I was extremely grateful for the grace of God who saved me. I was at peace whenever I entered the sanctuary and I was happiest when I listened to the messages. I also began a life of prayer for the first time. Whenever I found time, I distributed copies of Manmin News and spread the news of the living God who had healed me. From 2006 onward, I have been cell leader. In my district were many families who were suffering from financial burdens. My heart went to these brothers and sisters in Christ. From time to time, I saved money and shared the love of our Lord by providing food, clothing, and essential items to them. If any of them moved, I made sure to visit them at their new homes with small gifts and made sure they felt at home. My heart was at peace only after I handed the sick even 30-40 dollars. Instead of asking newcomers, "Why aren't you coming to church?" I tried to see if there was anything they might need or if they were ill, and I never ceased to pray for them. Then times of joy came my way. Some brothers and sisters began coming to church, saying "My cell leader is the best!" while those with wounded hearts vowed to open themselves up to the Lord and accepted Him. Reasons for thanksgiving increased for me as they became wheat. Amidst God's grace He poured upon me day after day, my cell tripled and in recognition I received an award in February. I am embarrassed to have received the award when all I did was to run the race without taking a break in gratitude of His grace for allowing me a new life. I give thanks to God who met me, my Lord who saved me, and the Holy Spirit who has allowed me to be born again.

Manmin News NO.115 March 30, 2008

Fw: 150-Trusting in God with Faith and Studies, Just Like King David

Trusting in God with Faith and Studies, Just Like King David

~ Jonathan Chang-Min Kim (20) The 2007 President of Student Body at Gwangju Manmin Church, Jonathan Chang-Min Kim has become a subject of challenge and hope after he has been accepted on a 4-year full scholarship to Yonsei University, one of the three highly selective colleges in Korea. Born into a Buddhist family, Kim first came to church in August 2004 with an afterschool tutor. As his faith grew, Kim devoted himself to worship, prayer, and the work of the Lord. Then something unexpected took place. "During the winter of my junior year in high school, there was a Student Group meeting following a handkerchief meeting (Acts 19:11-12) with Rev. Hee-Sun Lee. At the time, Rev. Lee told me, 'You have to be diligent with your studies.' I immediately became dazed. As I had always been near the top of my class, I thought I was doing enough. Since I had devoted more time to a variety of church activities, I was a bit confused. In the end, I realized the whole duty as a student was studying." Beginning at some point, those around Kim were worried that he was placing a greater emphasis on his faith. As a matter of fact, many students are either too focused on studies and thus neglect their lives in Christ, or are too focused on their lives in Christ that they neglect their studies. "Why not do both well? I won't be partial towards one or the other. I am going to show the world that when I trust in God completely, I can do both well!" From that point on, Kim became diligent not just in his life in Christ but with his studies as well. He not only attended Friday All-night Services and Sunday Services but also set aside a time of prayer during Daniel Prayer Meetings following the nighttime study. That meant Kim could no longer sleep for more than 4 hours a night. Still, Kim did not doze off in classes; instead, his body felt rejuvenated and he did not feel exhausted. While he was walking, Kim prayed. When he was on the bus or whenever he found time, Kim listened to the Senior Pastor's message series "How to Study Well" tapes over and over again. Thinking of how David knocked down Goliath only with a slingstone in his complete trust in God, Kim also made every effort to receive from God the strength to be assiduous with his studies. Furthermore, Kim made a monthly trip to Seoul to receive the Senior Pastor's prayer. Kim felt further strengthened in the Lord Jesus Christ when he prayed in earnest for him and spoke a few words of kindness and encouragement to him. "Studying" for Kim was a process in which he was to form himself as a man of God, a time of preparation during which he was to master the ways to guard his heart and equip himself with abilities to magnify God. A college student now, Kim's one lifelong goal is "Giving glory to God." "There was a time when I wanted to be a pastor but now, I think the most urgent thing is for me to be dutiful and prepare myself as a useful vessel in God's eyes whether I am at school, church, or anywhere. I pray that at the time of His choosing, God will guide and use me to my fullest capacity."

Manmin News NO.115 March 30, 2008

Fw: 149-There Is Nothing the Three of Us Are Jealous of!

There Is Nothing the Three of Us Are Jealous of!

1. Deacon Hong-Seok Chae (Jeonju, 49): Team Leader, Korea Credit Guarantee Fund; a guidance pastor for Young Adults Mission, Jeonju Manmin Church 2. Deacon Yoon-Seok Chae (Seoul, 43): Surgeon, Shinchon Younsei Hospital; President, World Christian Doctors Network (WCDN) 3. Deacon Hyo-Seok Chae (Cheongju, 40): Onsite Administrator, Our Home, Inc.; Vice President, Men's Mission, Cheongju Manmin Church Living as we do in a civilization that values materialism above all else, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find true love even among families. For their own benefits, parents abandon their children, children their parents, and it is not difficult to see siblings fight quarrel and fight over money and inheritance. Perhaps for that reason, the affectionate bond among three brothers of faith attracts the attention of many. These three brothers, who are busy sharing their testimonies whenever they gather, have become competitors in the race of faith. The three increase the joy of lives in faith as they learn commendable things from each other, encourage one another on aspects one may be lacking. On days all family members gather, they offer services together. From the three brothers building altars of God's blessings, the meaning of a truly happy family emanates all the more. Deacon Hong-Seok Chae, the eldest, never takes a break from praying, volunteers at the church whenever he can, and leads a life in Christ filled with the Holy Spirit. It has been 3 years since he led his family in worship every morning. His life is bound to God. Until 6 years ago, Hong-Seok used to attend Mass every week. Indulging in drinking and smoking, he called himself a "rational man of faith" and as the eldest son of the head family in Gochang County in North Jeolla Province, Hong-Seok had to lead the family in the religious services for honoring the ancestors 8 times a year. His younger brother Dr. Yoon-Seok Chae could not be more heartbroken to see his older brother in this way. A surgeon at Shinchon Younsei Hospital today, Deacon Yoon-Seok Chae had been given a book in 1992 from Deacon Brian Yeo (General Manager; WCDN ), who was an intern at Jeonju Jesus Hospital. It was none other than Tasting Eternal Life Before Death, Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Jaerock Lee's testimonial memoirs. Deeply touched by the book, Yoon-Seok Chae joined Manmin Central Church on March 9, 2002. From signs and wonders and a variety of works of God's healing manifested at the church, Dr. Chae gained true faith and a great change came about in his life. In overflowing gratitude of the grace of salvation, he could not just be idle without sharing the Good News with others. More than anyone else, Dr. Chae could not bear the thought of his parents and brothers' going to hell. Despite his hectic schedule, Dr. Chae remained faithful to the church and prayed in earnest for the evangelization of his family. To his older brother whom he could not see often, Dr. Chae regularly mailed copies of Manmin News and told his family about the happenings at Manmin. Dr. Chae also thought that the repaying of the love of his parents was in sharing the Gospel with them. In addition to giving them a call every weekend with his wife Deaconess Eun-Sook Kim (pediatrician at Hongik Hospital), Dr. Chae also sent them a greater allowance. As he had always been a good and faithful son to his parents, Dr. Chae's devotion and prayer eventually led them to the Lord. On Sunday, May 5, 2002, all family gathered at the eldest Hong-Seok's house for his birthday. On that day, Yoon-Seok could lead his family with ease to Jeonju Manmin Church and the Senior Pastor's message on "The Beatitudes" more than sufficed to touch the oldest brother's heart. Soon afterwards, Hong-Seok's family began attending Jeonju Manmin Church. Then in October 2002, Deacon Hong-Seok Yoon had a remarkable experience. While watching via satellite the proceedings from "The 2002 India Miracle Healing Prayer Festival," he was healed of irritable bowel syndrome from which he had suffered for 20 years. Irritable bowel syndrome is a disorder caused usually by emotional anxiety and stress resulting in dysfunction in bowel movements in general. As he was unable to sleep from the sharp pain every morning, only exhaustion and ill temper increased in Hong-Seok and he constantly had trouble digesting food. He tried many different things for a cure but all efforts were in vain. By God's power, however, Hong-Seok was healed. He was no longer stressed out by work. A Team Leader at Korea Credit Guarantee Fund, Hong-Seok made every effort to live by God's Word and cast off all selfishness. He cared for his employees with service and love, and gave his all to excel in his work. Soon, Hong-Seok was recognized for his work ethic and his 2 younger brothers began to look up to him with a grave sense of respect. Led by his oldest brother, the youngest Hyo-Seok joined Cheongju Manmin Church in October 2002. After he began believing in God, the health of all of his family was restored. He was healed of rhinitis while his son Ji-Hoon was also healed of the perennial flu from which he suffered; neither of them has been to the hospital as of late. As an Onsite Administrator at Our Home, Inc. (a company specializing in providing "scientifically advanced, sanitary meal services since 1984"), Deacon Hyo-Seok Chae is faithful in many duties at the church. We hope that the light of God will shine even more brightly and His kingdom be greatly expanded through these three brothers of faith. Reported by Jennifer Im; Photographed by David Kim

Manmin News NO.114 March 17, 2008