TheresaEungyong – it is not only my Korean name, but also the root of my sense of call. The name defines me as a second-generation Korean American woman, a mother, a wife, and a pastor. Names are important. Even in the Bible, we see examples of how names define a person or a poignant moment in their life, like God changing Jacob’s name from “one who grabs the heel” to Israel, “the one who struggles with God.” Growing up, I had a love/hate relationship with my Korean name. For one, it is difficult to pronounce and secondly, it literally means “Silver Bells.” Nothing like the name “Theresa Silver Bells Cho” to give one an identity complex. I once asked my father why he chose that name for me. He explained that the Chinese character for “Eun” means “silver” or “crystal clear” and “gyong” means “the sound of a bell.” He said that when I was born, his hope for me was that I would grow up to use my voice, ringing truth as clear as the sound of a bell. As I live out God’s call in my life and continue to discern God’s call, I strive to use my…
Prayer Stations & Interactive IdeasRead more about what interactive prayer stations are about, possible layout for prayer stations, and how my church came about implementing prayer stations into our Sunday worship. Here is a list of themes and topics: Stewardship Leadership John 3.16 u0026amp; Lent Jeremiah 2, Creation, u0026amp; Earth Day Easter u0026amp; Resurrection Pentecost Pentecost Trinity Sunday Gratitude u0026amp; the Ten Lepers Evangelism, Discipleship, Servanthood, u0026amp; Diversity Parable of the Sower Church’s Vision u0026amp; Mission u0026amp; the Good Samaritan Feeding the 5000 u0026amp; Calling of Disciples Mary u0026amp; Martha 10th Anniversary of 9/11 u0026amp; Peace
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Intergenerational WorshipIn Seven Days “Let the Children Come” – Intergenerational Worship Wanted: Sunday School Teachers False Idols: Changes in Worship No Stress, No Fuss Christmas Pageant u0026amp; Worship Part I No Stress, No Fuss Christmas Pageant u0026amp; Worship Part II Covenant: Intergenerational Faith Community
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Interactive Prayer Stations for Advent III

6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born. (Luke 2.6) The first Sunday of Advent, my church has interactive prayer stations, an opportunity to engage, reflect, and meditate on this period of expectation, waiting, and preparation for the birth of Christ. Below are ideas for interactive prayer stations focusing on…

November 28, 2011

Theresa Cho

Advent, Christmas, Church, Interactive Prayer Stations, Intergenerational, Luke, Scripture, Worship

Advent, Branches, Bubble Wrap, Candles, Children, Christmas, Christmas Lights, Costumes, Intergenerational, Manger, Markers, Matches, Musical Scores, Ornaments, St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Strips of Paper, Worship
Interactive Prayer Stations for Mary & Martha

38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. (Luke 10.38-39) Mary and Martha is a wonderful story to reflect on one’s service and…

August 17, 2011

Theresa Cho

Interactive Prayer Stations, Intergenerational, Luke, Scripture, Worship

Candles, Children, Christmas Lights, Clothes Pins, Fabric, Gloves, Intergenerational, Magazines, Markers, Mary & Martha, Name Tag, Pipe Cleaners, Placemats, St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Sticker, Tile, Worship

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Interactive Prayer Stations for Advent III

Interactive Prayer Stations for Mary & Martha