Preaching at Daerim Methodist Church

   Today I went with Dr Donghwan Kim to Daerim Methodist Church; the church that he is a member of in Seoul. We had lunch at the church (rice, soup, fish, and of course Kimchee) and met a number of the elders who were very welcoming, and a number of them spoke English. I then met the Senior Pastor who was again very welcoming, he was very interested in what I thought about Korea he has been there for over 30 years. He gave me some gifts and welcomed me to his church. Here is a picture of us in his office.

I then was introduced to the youth minister, and with Donghwan we went to the young people's service. The service started with singing; I recognised Strength will rise, but couldn't make out the other songs we sang. Then I was welcomed forward to the platform. Where I changed my shoes to a pair of very big flip flops, and was welcomed to sit on a big chair at the front of the church. The youth pastor welcomed me to the service. Then Donghwan introduced me further (they couldn't quite believe how old I was and that I was the minister of a church!) before I preached on Romans 11. I said a line or two and then Donghwan translated it. There was a couple of Amen's and Hallalujah's so I think it was well received. I was then thanked, there was a couple of notices, before a closing song and prayer. Afterwards people thanked me and a couple of people have even invited me for dinner. Donghwan has now taken the role of social secretary for my diary working out for me which one's to accept, because I do need a translator with me! It was a great experience, and wonderful to have the opportunity. I am very thankful to the church, the senior pastor, the youth minister, and especially to Donghwan.

Here is a picture with the youth pastor, Donghwan and myself in the church.