LW Korean Community Church

Leisure World Korean Community Church (LWKCC), led by Rev. Dr. Yong Jang Young, celebrated Thanksgiving on Nov. 19. Pastor Yong Jang-young preached a sermon titled, “What I am Thankful for is...” from 1 Timothy 1:12-16.

There was also an infant baptism ceremony of Dean Nathaniel Ching, who is also the grandson of Pastor Yong Jang-young.

After the service, members prepared 12 turkeys in the fellowship room and enjoyed a Thanksgiving dinner together. Pastor Yong Jang-young presided over the festival that has been held for 23 years. Ten teams appeared in the singing competition. Team leader Seong-suk Lee, and vice-team leader Soon-ik Lee brought their team to the grand prize by singing “Heavenly Hipster” with a dance. In addition, “On Our One Fine Day, Four Bears” Team Onew, with team leader Choi Ok-ja and vice-team leader Hong Jeong-eun, Park Seongja), took second place. Third place went to the Joy Team, led by team leader Grace E, and vice team leaders Heo Sang-bok, Park Mi-young.

A memorial service for the late Elder Park Cheol (March 13,1931- Nov. 17, 2023), of Mutual 3 was held at the parish with the senior pastor officiating and the bereaved family members and parishioners participating. The LW choir sang “The Road I Take for My Life,” which was the Cheol’s favorite song. LWKCC is a nesting church of LW Community Church at 14000 Church Place. Every Sunday worship service is held at 11:50 a.m. in the sanctuary, and the early morning prayer meetings are held Tuesday-Saturday at 6 a.m. in the sanctuary under the guidance of the senior pastor. Breakfast is held in the fellowship room after the Saturday prayer meeting. For more information, call 714-323-0897 or email revyong@hanmail.net.

Seong-Suk's team won the grand prize in the singing com petition by singing “Heavenly Hipster.”