Yongin Joy Church conducts ‘Gratitude Challenge’ in celebration of Thanksgiving

Gratitude Initiative at Yongin Church of Joy

Yongin Church of Joy, led by Senior Pastor Jeong Eui-ho, is celebrating Thanksgiving with a community gratitude effort. The church runs a “Gratitude Challenge” from November 14 to November 23, encouraging members to express gratitude daily.

Ways to Participate

1. Group Sharing: Church groups, families, or cell members use KakaoTalk to share daily gratitude.
2. Blog Posts: Participants can share their gratitude on personal or volunteer department blogs. The top three teams with the most posts will receive restaurant gift certificates.
3. Gratitude Tree: In Anand Hall, church members write daily thankfulness on paper and attach it to a gratitude tree. This year, many shared reasons for their gratitude, including family relationships and personal health.

Community Service

In addition to the gratitude initiative, the church’s youth department plans to support non-independent churches on Geoje Island. This Christmas, they will participate in a home mission event organized by Geoje Eastern Church.

The youth department donated 10,000 Rs for building a rural church and aims to strengthen community ties.

Message from the Pastor

Pastor Jeong Eui-ho encourages everyone to acknowledge the blessings received, stating that gratitude should be a consistent part of life. “The more you give thanks, the more you find to be thankful for,” he said.

About Yongin Church of Joy

Founded in 1996, Yongin Church of Joy started as a campus ministry. It has grown significantly, focusing on worship, cell meetings, and discipleship. The ministry emphasizes teaching and healing, rooted in Jesus’ teachings.