Senior Deaconess Kyunghee Kim (Age 62, Cheongju Manmin Church, 2nd from right in the first row)


I was born a daughter of a poor fisherman and had to work at an early age. However, after getting married and starting a family, I was happy even though I was not so rich. But in 1995, when my husband’s business began to fall, the shadow of poverty fell on my life again. It was dark as if trapped in a dark tunnel.

Then, in 1996, with the introduction of an acquaintance, I attended the Two Week Special Revival Meeting in Manmin Central Church. I’ve been attending church for many years, but it was the first time I felt such a fervent and full atmosphere.

When the Senior Pastor Dr. Jaerock Lee said, “People who are poor and needy whiling living in faith will have the answer today”, my ears opened up. I listened carefully to the message not to miss a word. And it was a surprise to see a patient with cerebral palsy walking and jumping after being healed through the prayer of Dr. Lee.

That day, I repented of my formal Christian life, which I had compromised with reality, and I decided that I would keep the Lord’s Day like my life. My husband wondered how I changed as I listened to and read the sermons. I fasted for my husband and prayed for him to know the happiness I felt.

That year, we wrapped up our business and moved to Jincheon, Chungbuk. And after my husband listened to the Senior Pastor’s sermon series, “The Message of the Cross”, he received great grace and joined Chungjoo Manmin Church. Moreover, he was healed of the herniated disc by the Senior Pastor’s prayer for the sick, and he became full of the Holy Spirit.

Although the financial situation was so difficult with my husband’s small salary that sometimes I couldn’t even pack lunch for my children, I planted tithes and various offerings with faith. In addition, my husband served as the finance manager of the church and transportation volunteer, and I served a cafeteria volunteer and cell group leader. We were faithful to God’s kingdom.

While praying to receive financial blessing to help the church, my husband started a business to manufacture hydraulic hoses and sell various materials in 2011. It started from a small container, but it flourished day by day under God’s guidance. When we were worried because we couldn’t afford to the necessary equipment for our business right away, the owner of an equipment company installed it first and told us to pay back slowly. And many customers helped us by placing orders as if they were waiting for us.

People around us worried about starting a business late with nothing, but in the blessing of God, our tithes increased and He filled us overflowingly. We only tried to consider others and manage it right following God’s Word. Then, customers came to us first and now, we’re blessed to run two business places with employees.

Since many years ago, my mother with dementia and my mother-in-law have been living at my house. People around me say that it would be hard for me, but I am so grateful that I can’t stop praising because I have hope that both of them will be saved knowing the love of the Lord. Also, I am grateful that my three daughters are serving with several duties in the church.

I am grateful just for meeting the Lord and being saved, but God poured out the financial blessing abundantly and filled me with joy. I give all thanks and glory to God the Father.