Piper at T4G 2010

RC Sproul at T4G 2006

Two new members!

On July 11th, two more members were added to the GGCEM: Moses Kim and Sunny Choi. The Galilee Grace Church English Ministry provides a Membership Bible Study to its attendees. The purpose of the Membership Bible Study is to teach and solidify the fundamental Christian doctrines to the believers as well as to introduce the GGCEM structure and the ministry direction.

The Membership Bible Study is indispensable aspect of being part of GGCEM. Upon completion of the Membership Bible Study (five week session and passing the quiz on the sixth week), the person is confirmed and acknowledged as an actual member of the GGCEM. The Membership Bible Study is also a program that sets up the minimum requirement for any serving positions at GGC. Hence, everyone is encouraged to take part in this joyous event.

Today, it is very common to find various God-fearing, bible-teaching, Evangelical churches (Korean or Non-Korean) offering Membership Bible Studies of their own to its attendees. Although the length and structure may be different, the object of teaching the young believers the fundamental doctrines of Christian life remains the same. Hence, at GGCEM, everyone is highly encouraged to participate in the Membership Bible Study and learn these important doctrines of Christian life. Congratulations to Moses and Sunny!!!

Michael Horton on moralistic-therapeutic-deism

Michael Horton at Biola University Chapel

Chris Rice-Cartoons

Something fun!

Sovreignty and Freedom

Here is Pastor MacArthur's latest sermon regarding how human free will fits into God's sovereignty. Kind of lengthy, but very informative and revealing.

http://webmedia.gty.org/sermons/High/90-399.mp3

Grad Nite 2010

2010 Creation Trip

GGCEM & Youth went on a Creation Trip to the Grand Canyon from the 28th of June to the 30th of June. Creation Trip is a program designed so that the attendees would learn about creationism while traveling to Grand Canyon. Because the public education in U.S. (as well as other countries around the world) is heavily centered around so-called the "scientific teaching" regarding various issues such as origins of the world, evolution, age of the earth and etc., many Christians (especially the young ones) around the world are becoming less confident about their own faith and the biblical teachings regarding these issues. Hence, two experts were hired to give seminars and lectures during the trip regarding issues such as variations (micro evolution), carbon dating, dinosaurs and etc.

The trip entailed many hours of riding bus, which was utilized by watching various short videos regarding Creationism and Evolution. These video sessions were strengthened by lectures given each nights by the two experts. Both of these experts (the lecturers) hold PhD. in physiology, bio chemistry and chemical engineering, and they were very well-informed about the issues at hand. A few people had questions, which were answered with sufficient evidences. Even though the range of the attendees varied (from the middle school to the post-college), everyone seemed to enjoy each other's presence.

The bulk of the first day was spent riding the bus. On the second day, Sedona and Grand Canyon were visited. Many nice pictures were taken at both of the sites and people seemed to enjoy these short stops despite high temperature. I (not telling who) certainly enjoyed it; however there were times when I was little alarmed at the fact that some of little kids were running and jumping around the ledge of the Canyon, which was adjacent to the steep cliff. So I had to rebuke some of them, and I got the feeling that they (kids) didn't like being told what to do. On the bus, many people were sleeping due to the fact that the ride was very long.

The meals for the trip were decent. The first meal (lunch) was Korean food in the middle of nowhere Korean restaurant, which was not really good in quality; actually it was disappointing. The dinner was served at a hotel restaurant and it was pretty decent in quality (salad, steak, potato, vegis, cheesecake and etc.). The next morning's breakfast was served at Denny's (grand slam breakfast). It was followed by lunch and dinner at the same hotel restaurant as previous night's dinner, and they were all fairly good quality (burger and chicken). The next day's breakfast was also served at the hotel restaurant. On the way back from the trip, we stopped once again at the middle of nowhere Korean restaurant, which was a disappointment once again. Overall, the trip was very productive but also somewhat tiring due to the long bus rides.

Gradnight & Graduation Service 2010

GGC Gradnight was held on 26th of June 2010. GGC Gradnight is a small event prepared by the GGCEM to congratulate the high school seniors graduating and welcoming them into the GGCEM. This year, there were 5 graduates: Hanna Ki, Isaac Kim, Jay Jun, Jonathan Kim and June Kim. The night entailed two speeches given by the EM staffs Jay Kee and Chris Kim, delicious food prepared by the ever-diligent PTA members, a video presentation and some hangout time. It was a very good night and I, for one, was very happy to see that these young ones closing one chapter of his or her life to begin a new one.

The following day, 27th of June, was the special graduation service. At 12 O'clock, the entire church had joined together for the Sunday service. The service also entailed baptism and communion. The service was a little longer than the usual Sunday service because of it; however, it was very exciting and the mood was festive. I congratulate the graduates and may the Lord bless all of you richly!!!