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My father died when I was 8 few months, and then lived in put the Word of God in action. years old, and my mother died a fishing village for 2 years. And I attended daily divine “I Drop the Anchor when I was at 12. I had three Through such a life, I could healing meeting held in younger siblings, so I had to get recover good health. In 1970, I Manmin Prayer Center, and ManminN ews of Hope and Sail a job shortly after graduating came back to and began sincerely repented that I had from the elementary school. I working at a famous shoes’ not believed in God but lived began to work at a bookstore shop ‘Eiffel.’ I earned much a gay and fast life. My heart toward the Kingdom my relative was running. I money and led a gay life in was filled with thanksgiving No. 196 August 15, 2010 did various chores including sex and drinking. Thus, I lost a and joy. On June 14, I went cleaning the bookstore by proper timing for marriage and to the hospital for regular of Heaven in My daytime, and studied hard by cut off all communications with evaluation, and the result was nighttime. Because I studied my family because I felt shy amazing. The doctor said there with zeal, I could enter a that I was leading a fast life. was no proof of liver cancer “Children and Students in Late Days” college easily. Finally, I lost my health, so recurrence, the function of After enrolling the college, I quit my job. I entered into a liver was normal, and I was Brother Kwanduk Yoon (age:73, 13th Parish) I went to the military service. small business and managed to the same as a normal person I wanted to study after make a living. I spent my 40 in everyday life and work. Manmin Central Church Grow Well!” completing the military service, years that way, and now I am He added I would completely but I had to give up studying in 70s. On April 20, 2009, I recover soon only if I maintain at the college and instead earn went to the hospital for medical the condition. money because I had no tuition checkup because of high blood I said, “I’ve got a new life Children’s Summer Bible School and Students’ Summer Retreat fee. I was employed at a shoes’ pressure and diabetes. But I was now,” holding the doctor’s shop that dealt with a famous diagnosed with liver cancer. I diagnostic document, and that Were Filled with the Spirit brand “Esquire” in Seoul and was greatly shocked and tried my heart was filled with dreamed of the bright future, to forget it by drinking a lot. I thanksgiving and joy. After even though I had to give up received medical treatments at coming out of the hospital I studying. It happened when I the hospital and was examined stood at a corner of the hospital was 24 years old. Five years again. There was no hope for park and welled up many tears. later, I was found stricken with recovery. I lifted up my hands toward the acute lung tuberculosis and On May 9, 2009, I met with heaven and called, “God! Oh, received medical treatments Deaconess Soonduk Park and God!” My heart became filled at the Seoul Central Area City was guided to Manmin Central with the hope for Heaven and Hospital for one and half a Church by her. Listening to the love for the Lord. years. the messages preached by In the twilight years of my After discharging from the Dr. , I realized life, I came to become a child hospital, I was so skinny and the answer to fundamental of God! I have also recovered exhausted in mind and body. questions in life. True peace the communications with my I had to restore my health came upon my mind. Deaconess younger brother who had been prior to making a living. I Park gave me various audio severed for a long time, and searched for a good Buddhist tapes including The Message of reconciled to him in love. ‘God! temple and stayed there for a the Cross, and I did my best to I really thank You.’

In June of 2010, I heard about the news of 2010 “I Was So Happy at the Summer Retreat of Manmin Central Church. I had much interest in the Students’ Praise 2010 Students’ Summer Contest that would be held at the summer retreat. I looked Retreat along with forward to seeing Senior Pastor Dr. Jaerock Lee, attending the worship services of Manmin Korean Friends” Central Church, and having The 2010 Children’s Summer Bible School and Students’ Summer Retreat took place at Manmin Central Church and Chungjuho Resort respectively, and many students and children fellowship with Korean friends Sarah Johnson (West Virginia of USA) determined to play the role of the salt and light in the world through various programs including life-filled messages, prayer meetings, praise contest, and camp fire. and participating in the Praise with many friends who were at message on the third day were Contest at the summer retreat. I Students’ Sunday School. The so touching that I cried out with Children’s Sunday School Manmin Central Church, July Next, the 2010 Students’ by the worldly things, what to won the first prize. After the friends were kind and helped me tears and repented of my sins in also wanted to improve my faith. and Students’ Sunday School 25 to 28 under the auspices of Summer Retreat took place at the put into their hearts and how to praise contest, Pastor Andrew led I determined to participate in the practice the song many times the first row. prepared Summer Bible School Children’s Sunday School. Chungjuho Resort, Chungbuk control their curiosity on the other the camp fire and the students praise contest along with my even though we couldn’t make On the second day I fully and Summer Retreat respectively, On the first day, Senior Pastor Province from July 26 to 29, sex. displayed their faith and love for younger sister Stephanie. She communications with each other. participated in the athletic and I practiced the song “Our When I received Dr. Jaerock meeting and very thankfully I and relived their parents of the Dr. Jaerock Lee delivered the under the title “Spirit” based on 1 On the third day Pastor Timothy God offering fervent praises to God” and prayed. Lee’s prayer for participation was chosen as the female MVP. burdens on education. message titled with “God Listens John 1:5. On the first night Pastor Kim, Principal of Students’ God. On July 19, I arrived in the in the praise contest, I was so In that afternoon and evening many friends and finally she did we give thanks to him and many The teachers of Children’s to My Prayer” and urged children Heesun Lee delivered the message Sunday School, delivered the Deaconess Eunja Lee who has land of Korea along with my touched and welled up tears. I and my sister Stephanie a good job at the contest. Many friends. Sunday School, whose principal to “pray to God with faith, titled with “A Man of Spirit” and message titled with “By the two children attended the 2010 mother Soojin Johnson and On July 26, the 4-day practiced our song a lot until teams took part in the praise I was greatly challenged at is Pastor Sungsik Chang and love and hope for Heaven as testified to the spiritual realm she Power of the Holy Spirit” and Children’s Summer Bible School my elder and younger sisters Students’ Summer Retreat was late. My sister Stephanie played contest and we were awarded this 2010 Students’ Summer Students’ Sunday School, whose His children in order to receive saw with her spiritual eyes, and planted passion, vision, dream, and said, “I’ve volunteered at this after the 14-hour flight. I was kicked off. Pastor Heesun Lee’s the guitar and I sang the song. the ‘Favorite Prize’ among many Retreat. I am very thankful for principal is Pastor Timothy Kim answers.” emphasized about the blessings and zeal into their hearts. Shortly 2001 Children’s Summer Bible so glad to attend the worship message on the first day, Pastor Stephanie didn’t seem to play rivals. We thought it was made my spiritual growth through the had prepared for the Summer On the last and fourth day, a spiritual person receives from after the education, Five-minute School as an assistant teacher. I’ve services of Manmin Central Soojin Lee’s on the second the guitar well at first, but possible by the prayer of Senior holiness gospel and I am so glad Bible School and Summer Retreat the 3rd Manmin Children’s God. Speech Contest with Dr. Jaerock been able to be comforted to see Church and to have fellowship day, and Pastor Timothy Kim’s improved her skill by the help of Pastor Dr. Jaerock Lee. Now to have many friends in faith. with fasting and prayer because Performing Arts Festival was On the second day athletic Lee’s books took place and our children be well-armed with the future of those children, the held, and many teams showed meeting was held and all students dozens of students spoke about the Word of God and them grow church and the nation depend on various performances including competed with one another in their impressions about the book well in spirit.” their education. Those special fan dance, storytelling, musical goodness and the Lord. Brother they read. In the afternoon, they All teachers of Children’s summer programs were held to and praise-singing. Among Jaehoon Jeon from Seosan had a special time of looking up Sunday School and Students’ help the children and students those teams ‘Power Junior’ was Manmin Church and Sister Sarah to the sky and greatly rejoiced Sunday School have spearheaded cultivate their talents, make a awarded the first prize. The Johnson from West Virginia of seeing various types of unusual MANMINTV MIS URIMBOOKS and will spearhead in teaching proper goal of life in front of God, children in attendance experienced USA were chosen as the male and clouds. On the last night the 17th Manmin International Seminary World Christian Doctors Network children and students with prayer and become a spiritual leader many signs and wonders—the the female MVP. On the second Manmin Praise Contest was held and the love of the Lord in the harboring the world in the Lord. clouds that blinded the scorching night Pastor Soojin Lee delivered and 9 teams competed—including Tel: 82-2-824-7107 Tel: 82-2-818-7334 Tel: 82-2-818-7039 Tel: 82-70-8240-2075 assurance of the calling of God, First, the 2010 Summer Bible sunlight, dragonflies that appeared the lecture titled with “Do Not 3 teams from USA and . and in helping them grow and Fax: 82-2-813-7107 Fax: 82-2-830-3310 Fax: 82-2-830-5239 Fax: 82-2-851-3854 School was held with the theme from the sky, rainbows, and good Be Conformed to this World” and At this contest Brother Youngho come forth as competent workers “Spirit” based on 1 John 1:5, at weather. taught them why they are tempted Kim from Masan Manmin Church www.manmintv.org www.manminseminary.org www.wcdn.org urimbook.net to change the world. e-mail: [email protected] e-mail:[email protected] e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] 2 Word of Life No. 196 August 15, 2010 ManminN ews ManminN ewsNo. 196 August 15, 2010 Summer Retreat Report 3

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A Special Seminar for Cell Leaders Was Held in the Puducherry State Thanksgiving of On July 26, Pastor Joseph Han, who is ministering to Chennai Manmin Church, led a special seminar for cell leaders at the Trinity Church in the Puducherry State “So Jesus said to them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, of India. Pastor Han delivered the three messages titled unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, with “True Heart and Perfect Faith” “Keep the Lord’s 2010 Summer Bible School you have no life in yourselves. He who eats My flesh and drinks Day Holy and Give Your Whole Tithe” and “Goodness.” My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day. Next day, on July 27, he delivered the message titled For My flesh is true food, and My blood is true drink.’” with “True Repentance and Sanctification” at a handkerchief healing meeting with 600 people. They Is a Heavenly Festival for Children (John 6:53-55) were healed of various diseases and glorified God. Senior Pastor Dr. Jaerock Lee Filled with the Lord’s Love When a little child, on her birthday, have the hope for Heaven do not look says to her parents, “Father! Mother! I at those worldly things. It is because and life within us, and untruths come am very thankful to you for giving birth they are assured that everything on this On July 26, it began to rain they became assured of the out and truth fills our heart. Then, we to and raising me!” they will feel pretty earth including honor, riches, and health early in the morning. It felt like existence of the spiritual can be cleansed from all sin through the happy as if they were flying in the air. finally becomes corrupted, the things God cleaned the whole world realm. blood of the Lord. It is the same to God the Father who that are seen are not everlasting, and with His love for the children of After that they Room.’ There they wore various of each class. No one can solve the problem of sin sent His only begotten Son to this earth the spiritual realm that is not invisible Manmin. At 8:30 AM, the rain participated in the program heavenly crowns, played with A child attended this summer for himself. Unless Jesus had taken to save us from eternal death and lead us awaits us. stopped and teachers of Children’s “Experiencing the Cross of angels and got on automobiles of Bible school every day by the the horrible punishment of crucifixion, into the kingdom of Heaven. God takes As much as you hope for the Sunday School gathered at the the Lord.” No one among cloud. help of her neighbor although everyone should have been tormented in great delight in even small expressions everlasting glory in Heaven, you Main Sanctuary of Manmin many children laughed or On the last and fourth day, her parents couldn’t bring her the everlasting fire of Hell, and unless “Manmin Bookstore” in the State of our thanksgiving, because He has not advance toward the spiritual realm by Central Church to pray for the talked, but instead they the main sanctuary was filled to the church. Her neighboring the Holy Spirit is given us as the gift only divine nature but human nature. force each moment even on this earth. ofPastor Sarawak Joseph Han led in a specialMalaysia seminar for cell leaders 2010 Summer Bible School. After looked solemn. While with many children who were couples picked her up every day. of God, we cannot call God ‘Father.’ and prayed for the sick at a handkerchief healing meeting. That’s why whenever we experience the You come to quickly cut off the lust of praying there, they went out to the watching the scenes of Jesus’ the dragonflies appearing andpracticing for the “2010 Children’s Another child had high fever, Therefore, you should not forget the grace of God every moment, every day the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the streets to bring more children to the bearing the cross, the children shed flying in the air. Performance Festival.” Their but he attended this Bible school grace of salvation but keep it in mind we should not take it for granted but pride of this life. And when you deny 2010 summer Bible school. tears and continually wiped their On the third day, Mrs. Boknimfervor at the festival was as hot overcoming the fever because he and walk in the Light. Lee, President of Manmin Prayer please God by expressing our gratitude yourselves, put your old self to death, Ms. Deborah Tang, Representative of Manmin Many children came together at eyes. Some children sobbed loudly as the scorching sunlight. They longed for the grace of God. It the main sanctuary with a longing and cried out, “Jesus the Lord was Center led the ‘Holy Spirit’s and love. In which field should we give Second is to let us know the truth. and make yourselves obedient to the Publisher in Malaysia, opened a bookstore named glorified God by showing various is greatly expected that they will heart for the Bible school. Though flogged and took the cross for me.” Fullness Prayer Meeting’ for thanks all the time? Unless we have the knowledge of the Lord, peace, joy and strength come “Manmin Bookstore” in the State of Sarawak in performances they had prepared— receive great blessings because they were little, they were no less The children took a cross in turns children. After she explained to truth, it’s not easy for us to live by upon your heart. Malaysia. This new bookstore in Sarawak sells Dr. singing praises as a soloist or duet their fervor for the Lord was no fervent than many adults in the and participated in the passion of them about the seed of life, and the will of God. Even a good-hearted Some believers find difficulty in their Jaerock Lee’s books in various languages. Sarawak is or chorus, fan dance, Taekwon-do less strong than that of many adult longing for the spiritual realm. the Lord temporarily. Through asked them to let the seed of life person cannot discern between good and believing lives because they don’t cast the most populated with Christians in Malaysia, and dance, worship dance, storytelling, members. The first is the grace of salvation. Teachers examined the very secondhand experiencing His grow well by the work of the Holy evil because sins and evils are rampant away the flesh but persist in it. But is largely divided into 9 areas including Kuching, the and musical. It was a heavenly Many children vividly remember All men who are born as descendants detailed things for the Bible school, passion, they cried out with tears Spirit through continual prayers in the world. Many people cannot those who cast away those fleshly things capital of Sarawak. On July 21, the opening of Manmin festival filled with love and talents the message Dr. Jaerock Lee, of Adam have original sin and also and welcomed children hanging and repented of not obeying their and making the Word of God their believe that it is more blessed to choose quickly with determination become Bookstore was featured on the United Daily (Chinese) of the children of Manmin. Senior Pastor of Manmin Central commit many sins while living on the spiritual bread, she prayed for them filled with the Holy Spirit. The reason in Malaysia. a nametag on their clothes. The parents, quarreling against their In the afternoon of the last day, Church, delivered on the first day earth. As recorded in Romans 6:23, the goodness than to choose evils for their that they attend the worship service on teachers did everything joyfully friends, showing their hot-tempers, with fervent love. Pastor Heesun Lee led the Powerful of this summer Bible school, which wages of sin is death, and they have benefits in between. Only when they Sundays is because they have the hope even in sweating and doing many telling lies, playing computer After the prayer meeting, thePraise ‘Jesus’ and Prayer Meeting was entitled with ‘God Listens to receive the punishment of death. discover the correct standard of truth for Heaven and take greater delight in laboring works. games, and so on. program ‘Experiencing Heaven andfor children. While she was leading to My Prayer’ based on Proverbs But Jesus was crucified, shed blood through the Word of God, they are able advancing toward the better heaven On the first day of the 2010 In the afternoon, Pastor Soojin Hell’ followed. First, the childrenthe prayer meeting, teachers and 8:17. At the end of his message, he and died on our behalf, so that anyone to deny and sacrifice themselves, and than in resting and enjoying worldly Summer Bible School, Senior Lee delivered the message titled entered the dark ‘Hellish Room’parents also prayed for the children paused for a moment after calling, who believes in this fact and accepts follow true values. entertainments on holidays. Pastor Dr. Jaerock Lee delivered with “Spirit” and urged them to cast and watched various punishmentsand helped them experience the “Dear children of Manmin,” and Him as his Savior can be released from Some preachers interpret the spiritual True believers take delight and are the message titled with “God away sins and evils from the heart of Hell in video presentation—works of the Holy Spirit. And glanced at each child one by one. the penalty of death. Here, when we Scriptures on their own and deliver the satisfied when they listen to the Word Listens to My Prayer.” The first and pray fervently, demonstrating souls that are tormented duringby the powerful praise time, And he said, “I love you!” They are forgiven of our sins by believing messages with those interpretations. of God, have fellowship with other program of the second day was the importance of the two things. messengers of hell, children whochildren, teachers and parents held remember his gentle voice. They in Jesus Christ, it doesn’t mean we But they are not in the complete works brothers and sisters in Christ, offer ‘Looking up to the Sky.” Children Meanwhile a myriad of dragonflies are punished buried at the shorethe hands one another, hugged give all thanks and glory to God have completely gained salvation. It is of the Holy Spirit, but many parts of English and Mathematics Classes praises and prayers to God, and keep sat on the stairs at the entrance of came down from around the sun, of the river of blood, and the soulsthem each other, and sang praises the Father who was beside them because we should live by the Word of them have additions of human thoughts. the Lord’s Day holy. If this spiritual joy for Children Take Place the main sanctuary and looked up and many children rejoiced seeing that are floundering in the lake withof joy feeling the Lord’s love. with good weather and wonders God. These messages cannot quench the continually comes upon you each day, to the sky. Dragonflies suddenly fire or brimstone.This 2010 Summer Bible School and blessing. Jesus said in John 6:53, “Truly, truly, thirst of those who long for spiritual you will be able to enjoy everlasting appeared from the sky and the Coming out of theended up a great I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of word. Many believers who have and heavenly joy. Therefore, you have children rejoiced with applause ‘Hellish Room’success with the the Son of Man and drink His blood, searched for the truth with a longing to give thanks always because God lifting up their hands. They were the children said,active supports and you have no life in yourselves.” We can heart confess they came to be satisfied gave you the joy that the world cannot so happy to see various types of “From now onservices from many receive complete salvation only when with the holiness gospel. It is because either give you or understand, and let During this summer vacation, English and Mathematics clouds—angels and the Prophet I’ll live by God’sparents and many we eat the flesh and drink the blood of the Holy Spirit dwelling within them you have the hope for the kingdom of Classes for children are held from August 9 to 20, under Moses holding the staff, and the word. I’ll surelychurch members. The the Son of Man. Eating His flesh means testifies to the holiness gospel. The surer Heaven and spiritual things. the auspices of Educators’ Mission of Manmin Central Garden of Eden, five different children learned the making our spiritual bread of the Word and clearer proof than anything else is Church. These classes are held at 9 to 11 AM from colors of lights, and golden and Word of God through of God. It doesn’t mean storing the the manifestations of God’s powerful Monday until Friday. Mathematics is taught for children silver powders, through which the Bible study led by Word of God in our head as knowledge. works. How thankful it is that God has For additional information or to read who are at the 4th grade of elementary school by Senior enter Heaven.” teachers and became It refers to changing our heart by casting been confirming the holiness gospel the message’s text in its entirety, please Deaconess Jungja Choo, Deacon Myunghoon Lee, And then they united through the away sins and evils from the heart and with many signs and wonders! visit Manmin Central Church on the Deaconess Hyunjung Park, Yuri Lee, and English for entered ‘Heavenly fellowship meeting filling it with love and goodness. web at children who are at the 5th and 6th grades of elementary Next, drinking His blood means school by Deacon David Song. learning the Word of God and putting it into action. When we put the Word we The third is the grace of the hope learn into practice, it becomes strength for Heaven. www.manmin.org, select the This dark world is flooded with“English” menu, and click on “Words of various temptations. But those whoLife.”

Eng. The Confession of Faith ManminN ews Published by Manmin Central Church 1. Manmin Central Church believes that the Bible is God-breathed Word that Christ, His Second Advent, the Millennium, and the eternal heaven. is perfect and flawless. 5. Members of Manmin Central Church confess their faith through “The 235-3 Guro-3dong, Guro-gu, Seoul, Korea (postal code 152-848) 2. Manmin Central Church believes in the unity and the work of God the Apostles’ Creed” each time they come together and believe in its content Tel: 82-2-818-7047 Fax: 82-2-818-7048 Trinity: God the Holy Father, God the Holy Son, and God the Holy Spirit. verbatim. http://www.manmin.org/english 3. Manmin Central Church believes that we are forgiven of our sins only by “[God] Himself gives to all people life and breath and all things.”(Acts 17:25) E-mail: [email protected] the redeeming blood of Jesus Christ. “And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven 4. Manmin Central Church believes in the resurrection and ascension of Jesus that has been given among men by which we must be saved.”(Acts 4:12) Publisher: Dr. Jaerock Lee Managing Editor: Geumsun Vin