From the Pastor (July/August 2018)

by | Jun 27, 2018 | Pastor’s Corner

It took 38 years for me to accept an invitation from Rochester. It goes back to 1980. I went to college in Korea and I wanted to pursue  advanced studies in the United States. I sent applications to several universities for graduate studies in chemical engineering. I...

From the Pastor (June 2018)

by | May 24, 2018 | Pastor’s Corner

My time at Aldersgate is rapidly drawing to a close. I want to thank you for letting me be in ministry with you these past 17 years. It’s been such a blessing to know you, to share with you in both times of joy and sorrow, and to work with you as we served Christ...

From the Pastor (May 2018)

by | Apr 27, 2018 | Pastor’s Corner

I am writing this on a morning when I woke up to a heavy frost. I want to live each day to the fullest, but I confess I am looking forward to warmer days in May. One of my favorite days in the Christian year occurs on May 20—Pentecost. Pentecost comes 50 days after...

From the Pastor (April 2018)

by | Mar 26, 2018 | Pastor’s Corner

Christ is Risen! Alleluia! That Christ is risen helps us be confident that new life is possible now and life with God throughout eternity is assured. Every time something changes we lose something. There is a small “death” and the ensuing grief. God promises to be...

From the Pastor (March 2018)

by | Feb 27, 2018 | Pastor’s Corner

I’m writing this on Ash Wednesday, the first day of the Lenten Season in the Christian year. By the time you are reading this we will probably be in the second week of Lent. I pray you are taking time to use the daily devotional you received at church and praying...

From the Pastor (February 2018)

by | Feb 1, 2018 | Pastor’s Corner

We, your pastors and Church Council, have designated 2018 to be a year of prayer at Aldersgate. (Of course, every year should be, but we want to put special emphasis on it this year.) I pray you are enjoying and benefiting from the book, Draw the Circle: The 40 Day...