The Been Briefing

happy easter!

jody and i celebrated a wonderful easter this year. it was a wet and gray day, but it was full of love and joy! we went to church and heard the message that never gets old. Jesus has saved us from our sins. He is no longer dead. He is RISEN! it was so encouraging to be with such a wonderful body of believers and to celebrate. now, more than ever, i am thankful for all that God has done in my life.

the children performed a special song during the service, and i wish the video feature was working on blogger, because i was trying to upload it. but alas, a picture will have to do. their message was perfect:

God so loved the world,

that He gave

His one and only Son,

that whoever believes in Him

will not die
but have everlasting life.

i couldn't have said it better myself!

after the service, there was a baptismal service in the swimming pool (the perks of having church in an international school!), where three people shared how they decided to follow Jesus Christ and how they wanted to make a public confession of their faith in Him. it was so wonderful and exciting! what amazes me is that it never gets old. everyone's story is different. their struggles vary, but i am always encouraged to know that God is alive and actively working the lives of people. yay!

after the baptisms, there was a buffet lunch. good times, but i had to admit - it was a strange mix of korean and 'western' food. ha!

i know jody would dearly love for you to appreciate his korean bling. yes, the tie does sparkle. and yes, we match (sort of).

after that we went and saw a movie at the CGV movie theater in the shinsaegae mall in jukjeon (just a subway stop away from suji) with brad and belle. we got a few pictures out on the roof of the building in honor of the easter tradition of taking family photos.

The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: 'He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.' Now I have told you."
So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them. "Greetings," he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me."

Matthew 28,5-10

Praise the Lord, He is Risen!