Craig in Korea

We went back to Daejeon church on Sunday because Craig was asked to preach to the young congregation. Pastor Michael, his wife Rebecca (and baby), and son are very hospitable and are thankful we have come to their church a couple of times now. They have asked Craig to preach every 3rd week - only because he said he isn't able to go more often! we have joined a congregation in our city and want to build relationships there - and Daejeon is a 45 minute train ride away...
The church is called Dreams and Hopes Church and they have an English service every Sunday afternoon. The church also has an English school run by Michael and Rebecca. There are about 25 young Asian Christians at the church. Their dream is to be an international church with many different cultures, and then send missionaries to other cultures.

Michael's only advice to Craig was 'speak slowly and don't use big words!' It was challenging for Craig to speak to another culture, but he did a great job encouraging them to make God their priority and passion in their lives. Michael introduced Craig to the congregation as 'Brad Pitt' - yes, another reference to his movie star status in Korea!! funny, Rachel and Robin didn't agree...

The worship team leads English songs. Michael demonstrates on a gayageum - the best known Korean national instrument - which he doesn't actually know how to play!

Rachel drove us to church in her little car and we passed through a few toll booths. Here we are close to our city - and you can see how we spell Iksan in Korean!