A RETURN TO SEOUL: 70,000 HEAR GOSPEL MESSAGE
Dear Friend,
Just a few weeks ago, I preached the Gospel at a special event in Seoul, South Korea, one of the most populous cities on Earth. These services marked the 50th anniversary of my father's massive Crusade there—his largest ever.
Buddhist temples still dot the city just like they did in 1973—but now Seoul is so large it's considered a megacity. By some estimates, it has the world's busiest airport. In contrast to its booming prosperity, there is still great spiritual poverty. South Korea has one of the highest suicide rates in the world, and many have no idea where to turn for hope. I'm grateful I had the opportunity to proclaim the Good News that “the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 6:23, ESV) to over 70,000 people. Over 6,000 responded by surrendering their lives to Him in repentance and faith, including Yun-Jung Shim.*
She had attended church as a teenager, but when she got married, her husband’s family discouraged her from having anything to do with Christianity. “They wanted me to believe in Buddhism. Last week my friend invited me to church and then invited me here,” she shared. When I gave the invitation, Yun-Jung surrendered her life to Jesus Christ. “I feel like God has held my hand, and He met me today.”
OUR GIFT TO YOU:
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