The flow and order of worship will be adjusted.

The text "Solidarity" was placed on the front page of the church homepage. I added the word "Unity" to mean union and connection, as I believe it carries a deeper meaning. Our church strives to build a biblical community while actively working towards saving souls and making disciples. A key characteristic of a biblical church is the natural occurrence of "biblical division of ministry," leading to solidarity and unity. In this model, the pastor focuses on pastoral duties, and the congregation engages in their respective roles, utilizing the gifts and love bestowed by the Lord to build the body of Christ and reach maturity as a community (Ephesians 4:11-16).

The year 2024 is anticipated to be a remarkable time when "winter will pass, the rain will stop, and we will hear the voice of the Lord, rising up and going with the Lord" (Song of Songs 2:10-13). The primary prayer focus for this year is for "Sunday worship to be filled with abundant grace," and for believers to gain strength. Worship services rich in grace are viewed as an essential lifeline for believers.

Starting from February, there will be a change in the order of Sunday worship. A worship leader will be appointed to lead the beginning of the service, with praise time as the first order of worship. This adjustment aims to allow all participating believers to engage in heartfelt and mindful praise.

During worship, praise is emphasized as a special place of grace. Gratitude is expressed to the praise team for their dedicated work despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 situation. All believers, whether they have contributed previously or are interested in praise ministry, are encouraged to dedicate themselves and participate in various ways.

Sunday service prayers, previously centered around shepherds, will now include time for offerings during worship. Those making offerings are requested to write a thank-you-statement on the offering envelope, and online donors are encouraged to prepare a thank-you-statement and place it in the offering box. Video advertisements may be used to ensure a smooth flow of worship. The hope is that testimonies of salvation and ministry will continue to be shared during worship services, with a life study completion ceremony scheduled for February 11th, providing an opportunity for abundant testimonies.

The pastor's dream is for believers to connect with each other, ensuring a well-organized order of worship, allowing them to deeply encounter the Lord through worship. - from Pastor Choi