Pastor's Note

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A Word From the Pastor, Reverend, Daeil Min

Dear Beloved Church Family,

As we enter this holy season of Advent, we step into a time of watching, waiting, and welcoming. Advent invites us to pause amid the noise of December and to make room in our hearts for the coming of Christ. Each candle we light reminds us of the hope, peace, joy, and love that God continues to offer our world—gifts we so deeply need.

This month, our church will gather for several meaningful opportunities to worship and reflect together. On Saturday, December 20, at 6:00 PM, we will hold our Blue Christmas Service. This tender, contemplative service offers space for anyone who finds this season difficult—those carrying grief, stress, or memories that make the holidays heavy. In the quiet light of Advent, we will remember that Christ's presence meets us even in our deepest valleys.

On Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, we will celebrate the birth of our Savior with two special services.

Our 4:00 PM Family Service will offer a joyful, interactive celebration perfect for children and families.

Our 10:00 PM Candlelight Service will invite us into the beauty of scripture, carols, and candlelight as we welcome Christ, the Light of the World.

I encourage you to bring your loved ones to these moments of worship and wonder as we celebrate Emmanuel—God with us. As we prepare our homes and hearts for Christmas, may we also pay attention to the small ways God is already at work around us: in acts of kindness, in shared meals, in prayers whispered for one another, and in the hope that rises even on our hardest days. The miracle of Christmas reminds us that we are never forgotten and never alone.

I am grateful to walk this Advent journey with you and look forward to celebrating the birth of Christ together. May this season fill your lives with light, love, and God's abundant grace.

With love and gratitude,
Rev. Dale Min, senior pastor