Indebted to the Lord's Love, I Humble Myself and Serve Others

Elder Chulhyo Bae (Vice President, Elders' Association; Vice President of Men's United Mission)

Since we got married, my wife and I had a hard life as I wandered and repeatedly failed in my business.
In August of 1982, it was a year after I began to attend the church through my wife's evangelizing to me. After sending my wife alone to the Friday all-night service late at night, I began to worry.
So I headed for the church as well. When I arrived, the small sanctuary, which was about 66 square meters, was packed with people. Many were even standing outside on the staircase. Even though I got there expectedly and by chance, God met me that day. I repented with tears coming out of my eyes and nose, and became reborn by water and the Holy Spirit. I stopped smoking and drinking which I'd enjoyed so much, and I prayed and strived to live by the word of God. My family found peace, and we received abundant material blessings each year as well.
In 1987, I received the God-given duty as a group leader. I thought the most important thing in leading a group was to serve each member as the Lord served His disciples by washing their feet. As I tried to serve them with this heart, the group experienced revival, and I was even awarded first prize for group revival. Even now I still work with this same heart. I ask myself, "How could I serve others just like the Lord did?" while taking care of each member, because I have seen the love and service of the Senior Pastor Dr. Jaerock Lee who doesn't neglect even the youngest member of the church. Seeing our Senior Pastor who shows such a good model for us, I come to think of the Lord and feel greater love for the Father God even more. Therefore I am truly leading a happy life of faith!
Because I have experienced what a joy it is when I can serve others with all my heart, so as one indebted to the love of the Lord, I truly desire to humble myself and serve others even more.