Thank you! 감사합니다. For your support over all the months. From making the decision to move to Vancouver for this internship, to receiving the financial support to do what I'm doing now, and the countless phone and Skype conversations to check up on one another and pray for each other - there has been so much love throughout the whole process. You've helped make 2016 one heck of a year.
Here in the Downtown Eastside, we recognize that the holiday season isn't necessarily all fun and love for everyone. For many who don't have family, or have lost loved ones over the years, Christmas is a rather painful time. So whether you've had one filled with joy, or with grief, I pray that the promise of Christ's coming to be Immanuel, God with us, be your comfort and hope.
Also, if you've been following what God's been doing in the Downtown Eastside this year and you feel like this is something you want to get behind, there are a couple ways available right now:
1. Join us in the Downtown Eastside! We're currently recruiting for the upcoming 2017-19 intern class. Whether you're just about finishing up school this academic year, or are currently working, we're looking for people who have a heart for justice and would like to learn and grow.
2. Give to our intern team financially! There are still individuals in our intern class who would love the help. You can contact me directly for more details.
Finally, if you're a supporter giving in annual instalments, a friendly reminder to send in your cheques or email transfers for the upcoming year!
Hope you ring in the new year with a bang. 새해 복 많이 받으세요.
Grace be with you, Steve 김인성 올림 |