It happened in 2020. One day it looked like a thorn got stuck in the right middle toe and I looked into it closely. But nothing was found there. The pain got worse with the passing of time and later I couldn’t bear whenever my toes touched anything. ...
Brother Hyunkyu Kim, age 19, Students' Sunday School, Manmin Central Church
My mother registered in Manmin Central Church when she had me in her womb. Since I was born, I grew up in the Lord and when I was an 8th grader, I started fencing. When I began it, I just liked it. But when I had to practice until late at night after school, I was so exhausted and wanted to give it up. As I overcame it though, my skill improved and it was rewarding.
In 2016, I've become a 12th grader who was supposed to concentrate on the college entrance exam. I have wanted to enter Korea National Sport University. I knew I had to show a good performance in fencing championships or matches so that I can be admitted to the university. Through countless testimonies, I knew that many church members achieved their goals with faith. So, I also relied on God with faith. Before I had thought that I had no time to pray because I had to both study and practice fencing. However, I realized that the God of love knows my heart and my situation. Since then I came to pray on my bed and even while I was walking.
In March, 2016, the first match of this year, "The 45th Korean Fencing Federation President National Fencing Championship" was held. I received Senior Pastor Dr. Jaerock Lee's prayer recorded on Automated Response System during training and during the real match. And I won the gold medal! I was so happy and became confident.
In April, the 10th Korea Junior Fencing Federation Championship was held. I thought I would do the same as I had done in the previous championship. But before the match my coach suddenly told us to give our cell phones to him. So I could not receive Senior Pastor's recorded prayer. I thought for a moment that I might borrow a cell phone from someone and receive the prayer, but I thought again that it might be okay since I had won a gold medal in the previous match. I did not take it serious and started the match. But I failed in the round of 32. I reflected upon the reason and realized that I had tried it for myself without much reliance on God. I was sorry but still thankful because I realized the reason for the failure.
On May 7, the 54th National Fencing Championship was held. It was the last match that could have great influence on college entrance. I did not want to have any regrets after the match just as I had done in April. I wanted to completely depend on God. In the morning, I received Senior Pastor's prayer for the day. I listened to his prayer for my match repeatedly all day and then entered the match. Everything was going well during the match. I felt so good and my body felt light. I was strengthened by something and I could stay focused very well.
I won the gold medal in the sabre individual match for male high school students, and won the silver medal in the team match. Hallelujah! I give all thanks and glory to God. I give thanks to Senior Pastor who prayed for me.
Manmin News 
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