▲ God is the fountain of wisdom. If we rely on Him, we can be outstanding persons and glorify God. Photos 1. Deaconess Boksun Oh, 2. Sister Yunha Lee, 3. Deaconess Misuk Cho, 4. Deacon Sunwook Hwang, 5. Brother Bonbu Kim, 6. Sister Hyunji Choi, 7. Brother Juhwae Na, 8. Sister Eunseo Gil and Manmin's children who received many prizes in Namhansanseong Patriotism Cultural Asset Writing & Drawing Contest for students



"I was in pain without knowing God, but now how thankful I am that I was accepted by South Korea and I met God and was healed of all my diseases in this precious church, and then I am preaching the gospel. I am so thankful that I did nothing but received even this prize."

On December 3, 2014, Deaconess Boksun Oh, a member who belongs to the Love of the Lord Mission of Manmin Central Church received the Outstanding Volunteer Award for North Korean Refugees in the 7th Proud Korean Volunteer Award Ceremony 2014 held in the main auditorium of National Assembly Memorial Hall (Photo 1).

She has looked after and prayed for other North Korean refugees who were living in sorrow with nobody to rely on, as though she were their mother and friend. She said, "I was healed of cataracts, arthritis of the knees, and high blood pressure by my Senior Pastor Dr. Jaerock Lee's prayer. Since then I have never been sick. I hear from others that I look younger than before. It is the Lord's grace."

She was set free from diseases and even gained salvation. Though she is 72 years old, she is now excited to preach the gospel to many people.

'2014' has been full of blessings in Manmin. The members have grown up in faith through the amazing power of God. In the meantime, many members gained social recognition and awards in various fields. The grace and love of God they experienced can be felt in what they say.

Here is the testimony of Sister Yunha Lee, 11th grader. She was selected as one of the greatest volunteers in the 17th Gyeonggi Province Youth Volunteer Contest and awarded Prize of the Minister of Gender Equality and Family (Photo 2).

When she was in the third grade, she registered in Manmin. As she had been taught by her Senior Pastor Dr. Jaerock Lee who is leading an exemplary life of goodness and love, she started helping her friends and teachers. She said, "I was paired with a classmate with special needs when I was a sixth grader. I helped her with her school life. Her mother hoped that she and I would be together again at middle school. It was the beginning of my volunteer work. I found it easy to put what I learned into practice and to do it with love for I have seen my Senior Pastor's constant and specific deeds of goodness and charity work."

Sister Yunha Lee teaches basic living habits to children in the local Children's Welfare Center and of multicultural families, and helps them study. She said it is rewarding to see them become bright.

There are many students who even do international volunteer works, but Sister Lee was chosen as the awardee. She said, "I give thanks and glory to God. I have seen my Senior Pastor steadily and continually helping over 10,000 households. It made me start this work of good deeds. Thank you, Senior Pastor for teaching me well and showing me good examples in your deeds."

Deaconess Misuk Cho, a member of the Light and Salt Mission received the Award of Merit as one of the most outstanding managers in the COEX branch of Hyundai Department Store and has been the awardee ten consecutive times in a row now (Photo 3). She stated, "I receive Senior Pastor's 'prayer for the beginning of the day' every morning and I pray with the handkerchief of power. I am focused on how I can make visitors have a great time shopping, not on how much I am able to sell. Consequently, this approach has caused the number of regular customers to increase. They say they are happy just to see me because I always smile."

Manmin's children won many awards in the contests as well. Among the middle and high school students in 'The 14th Incheon Korean Traditional Performance Contest', Sister Hyunji Choi received the Grand Prize in the category of Korean traditional dance. She said, "I receive Senior Pastor's prayer before contests. Then, I become confident and feel God helping me not to make mistakes" (Photo 6).

Brother Juhwae Na won the Grand Prize in the piano competition portion of the National Students' Music Competition after receiving Dr. Lee's prayer on the ARS. Sister Eunseo Gil received the 'National Assembly Speaker Award' in the 11th Namhansanseong Patriotism Cultural Asset Writing & Drawing Contest by drawing a picture after spraying Muan Sweet Water of power on her hands (Photos 7, 8).Additionally, Elder Pyeongseo Ku received Director of Jungbu Regional National Tax service, Republic of Korea Award for his collaborative works on tax administration and earnest tax payment. Deacon Sunwook Hwang received the Chungcheongbukdo Governor's Award Certificate (Photo 4); Sister Naransol Kim, won first place in vocal competition at the 23rd Haneum Music Competition; Brother Bonbu Kim received the Award of Excellence with his poem in the Youth Literature Contest held by Korea Land & Housing Corporation (Photo 5).