Overcoming Fear
I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. (John 16:33)
These days have been overwhelming. We see the earth quaking, floods rising, virus mutating, government toppling,and hearts hardening. Honestly, there are days when we just want to ignore what is really happening, but our restless bodies remind us that we are not well and we can't deny what is happening around and in us.
During these trying times when we feel paralyzed by fear, may God draw us to the source of peace-Jesus. The peace of Christ can make room for grief. The peace of Christ can anchor us to face the trouble before us-together. Let us encourage one another through our words and action. We need each other during these difficult times.
20th Anniversary of 9/11: Looking back on the 20 years of U.S. Military intervention in the Middle East
9/11 attack was a tremendous shock to the United States and the world. In response to this event, the U.S. started a military intervention in the Middle East resulting in 20 years of war in Afghanistan and Iraq, The Syrian civil war, the rise and fall of the Islamic State ISIS, and the refugee crisis in the Middle East. Before the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the Biden administration is experiencing Taliban taking over Kabul, similarly repeating 1975 escape from Saigon.In this lecture, we will briefly summarize the history of the past 20 years and talk about what we should remember and learn.
Friday, September 3rd, 6:00 p.m. PDT
All events are free with advance registration. REGISTER
The webinar will be in KOREAN
Vegetarian Cooking Group & Crying in H Mart book discussion
Join us as we celebrate the lunar fall festival (Chuseok) by cooking Korean food together and discussing themes from the book including family, food, and memories.
Saturday, September 18th @5pm
This event will take place at Sue and Hyun's home kitchen. All are welcome.
RSVP at info@reconciliasian.org
Prayer and action for the Korean Peninsula
God of peace,
We lament the last unforgettable 70 years of families broken apart and separated by war. We grieve the arbitrary borders forcibly set upon the people of Korea. We confess we carry the spirit of division in us.
We grieve the lives and land that were destroyed in war. We see that this unresolved burden has been passed to the next generation and fear resides in our hearts. Have mercy on us.
God of all tribes and nations, we long for reconciliation on the Korean peninsula. We pray for just laws that can bring families together who have been separated. We pray for the hearts of US leaders who have the power to sign the peace treaty. Grant them your heart of mercy and compassion. Move them to officially end the peace. We pray for the Holy Spirit to give us direction, wisdom, and love. Amen.
Contact your Congress representative to sign three bills:
H.R.3446 Peace on the Korean Peninsula Act
H.R. 826 Divided Families and Reunification Act
H.R.1504/S.690 Enhancing North Korea Humanitarian Assistance Act
UPCOMING NEWS
August 29: Sue will preach at Manhattan Mennonite Fellowship
September 3: Dr. Inyeop Lee will lecture on the 20th anniversary of 9/11 webinar
September 9: Hyun will guest speak at Presybeterian Peace Network for Korea
September 18: Vegetarian Cooking Group and Crying at H Mart book discussion
October 22-24: Sue and Jeehye Kim will lead a women's retreat for Ignis Community workers
October-November: Bible study with Ched Myers; more info to come