Five Convenient Ways to Listening to the Senior Pastor's Sermons
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For those who want to hear a specific sermon again, or those who missed a sermon because they couldn't attend the service, we introduce five ways to listen to the Senior Pastor Dr. Jaerock Lee's sermons.
We hope that all Manmin members can bear abundant fruit both in spirit and in flesh through the Word of God.
 1. ARS (Automated Response System) on the Phone
Senior Pastor Dr. Jaerock Lee is recording the 3-minute sermon every week
Beginning on September 4, 1994, the ARS was installed for church members to hear sermons and receive prayer anytime and anywhere. This service was available by the thanksgiving offering of Elder Ilgon Cho who was thankful for the healing of his daughter's chronic tympanitis.
At that time, the ARS was epoch-breaking technology and a popular communication system. Even today, it is still a helpful and convenient system that allows people to listen to Senior Pastor's sermons and receive his prayer at any time they need it.
In 1994, the ARS system began with 8 lines, but due to an increase of members' use, in 2003, the lines were increased to 12, thanks to the offering made by the members of the Men's Mission who were born in 1970. As of 2009, 20 lines have been installed (Narae Internet Ltd), which means 20 people can connect to the system at the same time. And in case of an emergency during a time of high call volume, the church established another line (82-2-152, exchange 3200, 7000) so that members who need the "prayer for the sick" can receive it at any time. In addition, in 2006, the same ARS service was installed in the United States for the English-speaking people all over the world, and the prayer for the sick, 3-minute sermon and day-starting prayer are always available for everyone who needs it (1-770-554-5679).
The amount of calls to the ARS is increasing every year. The number of calls that come through the ARS averages about 700 per day. The prayer for the sick is the most popular, followed by day-staring prayer, and the 3-minute sermon. The 3-minute sermon is giving much grace to members living in rural, secluded villages where internet access is unavailable, and to members serving in the military. And many Manmin members listen to sermons through the ARS and receive strength before starting a new day. Many have used this system to receive prayer after sudden disasters such as car accidents and burns, and experienced the works of God. The system also serves as a first aid kit in the home for those who experience high blood pressure, cerebral hemorrhage, fractures, cold, stomach disorders, fever, and sudden pains, because they can receive prayer via phone at any time. Also, there are overflowing testimonies from members who received prayer through the ARS before taking exams or making business contracts and experienced God's help. Through the ARS, anyone can use this sermon and prayer service whenever and wherever they need it.
Guide to using the ARS (Automated Response System)
You can listen to Dr. Jaerock Lee's 3-minute sermons and receive his prayers via phone.
For Korean service, you can call 82-2-830-5320 and connect to day-starting prayer (Ex. 10), prayer for driving (Ex. 20), 3-minute sermon (Ex. 30), prayer for the sick (Ex. 40), day-closing prayer (Ex. 70), and to praising song (Ex. 50 or 60).
For English service, in the United States and Canada, you can call 8779-MANMIN (626646) in toll-free or 770-554-5679, and in other countries you can call 1-770-554-5679. While calling for English service, press 1 for 3-minute sermon, press 2 for prayer for the sick, and press 3 for the day-starting prayer. For the prayer for the sick, in the French and Chinese service, you can call 82-2-830-5320 and press 42 or 43 respectively. (French and Chinese services will begin from 2010).
How to use the service
1. Pick up your phone and dial 1-770-554-5679.
2. After the dial tone, you will hear instructions.
3. Press the number of service you want, following the instructions.
A Testimony of the Grace Received Through the ARS
"ARS (Automated Response System) Was My Channel of Dialogue with God During My Military Service."
 Brother Seungchul Song
Two years ago, I joined the Marine Corps and was assigned to a base in Baeknyeong Island. Leading a military life in the north-end island on the West Sea of South Korea was very demanding. So listening to the 3-minute sermons gave me much comfort and strength. I wasn't allowed to carry an audio cassette player, so I listened to sermons through the ARS. I listened to the messages every week, and held onto them in my mind, and through this, I was able to overcome the demanding military life I had to lead.
It takes more than 5 hours to get from Baeknyeong Island to Incheon (city next to Seoul) by ship. So we couldn't even go on vacation when the weather condition was bad. This is about experience I had on the day I was able to go home for vacation. On the day I was supposed to go on vacation, I was on a night shift until 2 a.m., and a strong-wind warning was announced. I received prayer through the ARS and fell asleep with a comfortable heart. The following morning, the weather was unbelievably fine so I could go on vacation as scheduled. Like this, I was able to overcome difficulties with faith by receiving prayer through the ARS. And whenever I received prayer through the ARS, everything always fell into its rightful place. I was thankful that I could listen to sermons and receive prayer through the ARS, even though I couldn't listen to the sermons and receive the Senior Pastor's prayers firsthand. I was discharged from military service last July. The experiences I had in the military gave me stronger faith, so I am now able to lead a more earnest life of faith.
2. Downloading Sermons through MP3 Files
 At our church's website (www.manmin.org), you can download sermons into MP3 files. You can download sermons preached during official worship services, devotional services, and revival meetings. You can also download theme sermons, and lecture sermons, and weekly Bible verses. The sermons are updated every week so you can listen to new sermons each week. Especially, the 194 lectures on the book of Job recently became available for downloading. In addition, you can also download Dr. Jaerock Lee's prayers; day-starting prayer, prayer for the sick, prayer for driving, and day-closing prayer. And you can download English sermons at www.manmintv.org/mp3/en/mp3.asp.
3. Video and Text Files
If you visit the church's website and click "WORD OF LIFE" on the menu bar, you can view a plethora of sermons and the text as well. The sermons from Sunday morning services, Sunday evening services, and Friday All-night services are updated on a weekly basis. So you can listen to and read the new sermons during the week. In addition, the video and text files for the weekly sermons are updated in 6 different languages; English, Japanese, Chinese (simplified, traditional), French, Spanish and Russian. The church website in different languages are: www.manmin.org/english, japanese, chinese(simplified), Tchinese(traditional), french, spanish, russian. And for English service, you can watch various sermons in VOD at www.manmintv.org/EN/Preach/Sermon.
4. Purchasing Cassette Tapes, MP3 Files and CDs
At the church's bookstore, you can buy sermon series such as the "Message of the Cross", the "Measure of Faith", and the lectures on the book of Revelation on cassette tapes or MP3 files. Each week, the bookstore prepares new sermons on cassette, and they are also available on CDs upon your order. For English sermon, you can order the bookstore to make CDs of MP3 files.
5. Establishing GCN- Manmin TV Receiver or IPTV (Internet Protocol Television)
You can also watch sermon programs through satellite TV by installing the GCN-Manmin TV receiver or IPTV. Through IPTV you can watch various TV programs on the internet. With a simple use of the remote control, you cannot only watch GCN-Manmin TV live, but also enjoy the VODs of previously broadcast programs at any time you want.
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