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Katrina Mission Trip

Few of our church members went to Louisiana for Katrina Mission Trip. We don't hear too much about Katrina anymore now that it's been already a year since the devastating hurricane. However, they told us on Sunday worship time that it's still very much in the beginning stage of cleaning up the great mess that was caused by the storm. Things are still piled up all over the place, buildings still need to be domolished, and still no sight of rebuilding anything yet... Here are some pictures from the trip that they shared with the church. May we continue to keep this region in our prayer.

Here is a recent article on Katrina in Christianity Today.

EASTER WORSHIP

Hi everyone! I just want to say I'm most thankful for the worship we had on Easter Sunday. All the regular members were there and some new people were visiting as well. I wish I was able to capture some images in my camara so I can share them here. But, I know God was pleased and honored. The hope and power of resurrection! May the Lord continue to meet us at our worship! p.s. finally a picture for my profile.

Settling In...

It's been close to two months since we've been to the "Point" in Long Beach. It seems like two years - we definitely feel very much at home here. Now that we did all the paintings, moved all the furnitures around and stuff, it's not the time to do get our church moving forward, not just physically but spiritually.

There are so much to work on. Worship, Prayer, Bible Study, Spiritual growth, mission, leadership, etc... We are definitely going one block at a time, but I feel good that we are on the right track. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by all the things that rush through my head, but I also feel very proud and grateful that God has led us so far and know that he will contintue to do so.

So far, we've started monthly "Concert of Prayer" and monthly "Mission In The City". It was just a start, but an important step for us. We will also soon start Bible Studies and small groups. And raise up few more leaders...

I'm beginning to meet some new pastors and leaders in Long Beach. They have been here a long time and tells me it's the happening time to join a concerted effort to minister to the city of Long Beach. Two pastors I've recently met are Brad Fieldhouse at Kingdom Causes and Eric Marsh at Hope for Long Beach. They were great not only being an encouragement to me personally but providing an awesome resouce of various ministries in Long Beach. I feel that God has been doing a great work in this city and I feel excited that we can be part of it now.

Lastly, what excites me the most is that we have some new people starting to come. And, most of them are new to church period. I like the fact that many of our church's regular members are either recent or non-Christians. I pray that God can use our church to do his wonderful redemption work.

Personally it's been a very busy few months. Somewhat tired physically... But, thank you Lord! You are the Lord of all!