Pastor's Note

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A Word From the Pastor, Reverend, Daeil Min

Dear Beloved Church Family,

May is a month that carries a wide range of emotions.

For some, it is filled with celebration. For others, it brings quiet reflection, or even a sense of loss. Mother's Day, especially, can hold many different stories at once. Some of us give thanks for those who raised us. Some remember with gratitude. Some carry grief. And some have been mother figures in ways that may never have had a title, but have made a lasting difference.

Scripture reminds us that motherhood has never been just one thing.

There is Hagar, alone in the wilderness, who discovers that God is the One who sees her. There is Naomi, who becomes a source of guidance and love beyond biological ties. There is Mary, the mother of Jesus, who holds both deep joy and deep sorrow in her journey.

These stories remind us that being a "mother" is not limited to biology. It is found in care, in presence, in guidance, and in love that shapes another person's life.

And at the center of our faith is Jesus, who sees people fully. He sees beyond roles and expectations. He notices those who feel overlooked. He meets people in their real lives, not in idealized versions of them.

This month, as we continue in the season of Easter, we are invited to trust that we are also seen and known by God. In our celebrations and in our struggles, in what is spoken and what remains unspoken, Christ meets us with compassion.

You will also see that spirit of connection reflected in the life of our church this May. We are especially looking forward to our Milltown Concert Series: A Mother's Day Celebration on
May 9 at 4 p.m.. It will be a beautiful opportunity to gather, to listen, and to share in something meaningful together as a community.

My hope for you this month is that you would experience that simple but powerful truth. You are seen. You are known. And you are not alone.

Grace and peace,
Rev. Dale Min, senior pastor