We're "In"

Yesterday, we had an interview with the elders and the pastors of our church to determine whether we'd be accepted into membership of the church. I think it was more of a formality than anything, and a chance for the leadership to convey that they mean "business" when it comes to being members. We had membership class with the pastor a few weeks ago. It was actually my first membership class even though I'd been a member of a church before (I always seemed to be able to get out of going to class.) I guess this means no more "I'm new so I don't have to serve the church in any way" excuses. We are already being used in different ways. I prefer to think that we are being used by God versus being put to work by the church leadership (because that's how it feels sometimes.) KCK is leading a Bible study of single young adults, and I think I'll be helping out with praise times on occasion and maybe helping to plan an upcoming retreat.

Over the weekend, we hosted an older couple visiting from out of town. A pastor and his wife. It is true that the older someone is, the more advice he has to offer. We got so much advice ranging from what church to attend, to how many naps a day GMK should have. I think if it were anyone else giving the advice, it would have been really annoying... but this couple are a pair of the nicest first generation Koreans we know.

Congrats to our dear friends HO&GO, as they have announced that they are expecting their first child come spring! There is something about the promise of new life that brings so much joy. May this child be the "uberkid" that HO has been hoping for.