Pastor Jinwoo will explore the key event of Pentecost in relation to a Mt. Sinai experience in the Old Testament.

How are we doing with Jesus Christ’s commandment, “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.”? Are we truly including all persons in “each other?” Pastor Jinwoo will share his conversion story about how God transformed him from distancing himself from homosexuals to engaging with them. Jessie Oehrlein will share her story about her journey within Christian communities.

Why do some Christians claim that homosexuality is a sin and some do not? What does the Bible say about homosexuality? What does the tradition of the United Methodist Church say about it?

What is the greatest source of your strength? Where can you find the ultimate strength that you need for your rollercoaster-like life journey? Psalm 121 proclaims that your help comes from God. Do you agree? Why? Why not?

The Risen Christ has called us to love ourselves. We should first be humble before Him in order to love ourselves as He commanded us. What spiritual exercises does God want us to practice to cultivate and maintain humility?

Jesus Christ demonstrated God’s unconditional love for us through His death and resurrection; nothing, not even death, can separate us from God’s steadfast love! As Easter people, how do we respond to this priceless love of God? What is the first step God calls us to take to participate in God’s ongoing transforming power and love?

When Mary finds the tomb empty, she stands weeping at the vacant grave. Jesus, mysteriously appearing as the gardener, asks her: “Why are you weeping? Who are you looking for?” On this Easter morning, who (or what) are we looking for? What kind of Jesus are we looking for? Who/what do we see in the living Christ? As we journey into Eastertide, in what ways will we continue to look for Jesus in the world?

When looking into the context of the story of the first Palm Sunday, we uncover how two parades are occurring at once. Jesus’ unconventional and unexpected entry into the city parallels the extravagant parade of Pilate, the Roman governor. As they enter the city for the Passover, they embody different directions. Pilate commands military dominance and imperial power; Jesus ushers in the kingdom of God and the way of peace. Which one are we following? In the midst of opposing forces, which way will we go?