Illinois —The Westmont (Ill.) Korean Church welcomed their newest members—four by baptism, and one by profession of faith.

Won Sook and Almando Park had been faithful Christians and members of the Full Gospel Church for many years. Through their mother-in-law’s death, they became acquainted with Adventists and began Bible studies. As their father-in-law faithfully prayed for them, the Holy Spirit blessed their studies. When they completed their lessons, they chose to be baptized and join the Adventist Church fellowship.

Grace Moon had contact with Adventists for many years, and during those times she was faithfully prayed for by the church family. Providentially, Jeremy Kwon, pastor, began having Bible studies with her and helped her to fully understand Christ’s gracious gift of salvation by faith, which led to her baptism.

Jin Woo Han started attending the Westmont Korean Church at the urging of a friend, and faithfully attended for a full year. During that time, he joined Pastor Kwon’s Bible studies with Grace Moon. Through his friend's prayers, encouragement, and spiritual guidance, he also requested baptism.

These new members have caused the Westmont Korean Church to rejoice and look forward to their Hope for Our Day evangelistic outreach.

Jeremy Kwon, Westmont Korean Church pastor, with Bruce Babienco, Lake Union Herald volunteer correspondent