From The Pastors

“Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” – Romans 12:15 Dr. Richard C. Halverson (1916-1995), chaplain to the U.S. Senate, was credited in 1984 for a speech before the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church: “In the beginning the church was a fellowship of men and women centering on the living Christ.…

It is the time to ask God for help for our Parish Matthew 7:8-Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. Pastor Ran and I want to say “Thanks” to you. Thanks for fully supporting us and baby Caleb. We really…

Last week, we had a SPRC (The Staff/Pastor-Parish Relations Committee) meeting at the parsonage. This time, we gathered together to prepare for the 2017 Charge Conference of the Upper St. Croix Parish, so it was quite a serious and important meeting. At the end of the meeting, we took time to look back on our…

  -Bible: And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him. (Luke 3:40) -Title: What can we leave to our next generation as an inheritance? Upper St. Croix parish had the 2017 VBS Camp in Burnett County Lake from Aug 8th to 10th. 26…

It’s been a year since I began serving the Upper St. Croix Parish. When I first came to Chicago from Seoul, South Korea in 2012 to study Theology, I never imagined that I would be a pastor in the States and serve in Wisconsin. Also, last year in July, when I started ministry here, I…

Pastor Ran and I sincerely want to say thank you to the congregation. Pastor Ran delivered “Caleb Yeonjun Kim” on Thursday, June 1, 2017. We went to the hospital for induced delivery because my baby’s valley was small compared to other normal babies, so the doctor said that it was the best way to deliver…

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.” – Proverbs 9:10

“Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.”” – John 20:29

Bible Passage: Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. (Ephesians 6:4) Confirmation Retreat at Lake Lucerne UMC Camp I went to the Confirmation Retreat with three confirmands at Lake Lucerne UMC Camp in Neshkoro, WI. I was a little nervous and afraid before going…

“One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” – Matthew 4:4 (NRSV) There are many signs around us letting us know spring is coming!! The season of Lent is coming to us, too. Lent is a forty day journey, not counting Sundays, which begins on…