The Leaders for 2014 Were Selected for Each Mission - The annual general assembly to establish spiritual order in God's providence
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December 8, 2013 |
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As much attention was being drawn to it, the annual assembly to choose leaders of the church was held for each mission. The upcoming year 2014 is a very important year in that the church's ministry such as the construction of Canaan Sanctuary and the global parish will be vigorously pushed forward next year. It caused the members to pay more attention to their election.
On November 24, 2013 each mission had its election for its president and vice president. In the main sanctuary, the election of Women's Mission, that is made up of married women, was held; in the 2nd sanctuary, Men's Mission of married men; in the 3rd sanctuary, Young Adults' Mission of unmarried college students and young adults under the age of 34; and in the 4th sanctuary, Canaan Mission of unmarried people older than the age of 33.
Elder Seokgil Song was elected as President of Men's Mission, and Elders Nakhun Sung and Byeonghee Kim as Vice Presidents; Senior Deaconess Hyunsuk Cho as President of Women's Mission, and Senior Deaconesses Hasun Kwon and Janghwae Kim as Vice Presidents; Elder Sungku Jung as President of Canaan Mission, and Deaconesses Suil Shin and Hyesang Park as Vice Presidents; Brother Seungchul Song as President of Young Adults' Mission, and Seminary Student Jihyung Song and Brother Junyoung Chung as Vice Presidents.
Before the election were held, District, Sub-district, Cell Leaders', Pastors', Elders', Senior Deaconesses', Prayer Devotees', Esther (Pastors' Wives'), and Sunday School Teachers' Associations, and Middle School and High School Students' Missions had their elections through secret ballot voting.
Elder Pyeongseo Ku who was elected as Vice President of the 2nd Elders' Association and District Leaders' Mission of Men said, "I give thanks for giving me the valuable duty in this church that accomplishes the providence for the end time. I will serve the members with all my heart so that they can grow up in faith quickly with hope for New Jerusalem in Heaven. I will fulfill my precious duty with faith that countless people will come forth as fruits of spirit and whole spirit by the grace of the shepherd."
Senior Deaconess Hyunsuk Cho who has been President of Women's Mission for several years stated, "I give thanks for giving me the glorious and precious duty. I will deliver the grace of God and the Lord and the beautiful and deep love of the shepherd to people."
At the end of each year, the church members select leaders by a secret vote. They choose those who are eligible to be leaders by a majority vote. The eight qualifications of leaders are as follows: First, they should pray; second, they should keep the Sabbath holy; third, they should give whole tithe; fourth, they should cast off sins to the point of shedding blood; fifth, they should sacrifice themselves, obey, and be faithful in all aspects; sixth, they should have love and virtuous generosity; seventh, they should have ability to show leadership; and eighth, they should be humble.
The election outcome showed that the members had longed for the heart of spirit and they had chosen the leaders with the help of the Spirit through prayer. Without regard to age, education, relationships, knowledge, or social-economic status they selected leaders who would take a lead in saving souls in spiritual faith with the shepherd God had set up.
This election served as an opportunity to establish a firm spiritual order. In doing so, the church's vision—the national evangelism and the world mission—are expected to be accomplished more greatly.
On November 24 in 2013, after the Sunday Evening Service, many members were joining the election in a great fervor and adding a sense of expectation for 2014. (Photos: Women's Mission members, Men's Mission's members, and the leaders who greeted the members)
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