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
Art Installations
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
St. John’s

Stones

Ugly Stories

This preaching series is on telling stories. Previously, BEGINNING, LOVE, ORIGIN, FOOD Stories were shared. Next is Ugly Stories. As important as it is to tell stories that bring people together and share fond memories, it is equally if not more important to also share the ugly stories in the church’s history. We must acknowledge…

November 13, 2019

Theresa Cho

Genesis, Intergenerational, Pastor Transitions, Worship

Baptism, emotions, Stones, Stories, tower of babel, transitions
Interactive Prayer Stations on 10th Anniversary of 9/11

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body.” (Colossians 3.15) Most of us will never forget where we were on 9/11 2001. For me, I had just arrived in Maui for my honeymoon. I remember waking up and turning on the radio only to hear…

August 23, 2011

Theresa Cho

Colossians, Interactive Prayer Stations, Intergenerational, Scripture, Worship

9/11, Beads, Candles, Chalk, Children, Copper Foil, Glass Blocks, Hole Punch, Intergenerational, Peace, Prayer Wall, ribbons, St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Stamps, Stones, Worship

Still Waters

Tumblr / Instagram / Email

Blog at WordPress.com.

Loading Comments...

Write a Comment...

Email (Required)

Name (Required)

Website

Subscribe Subscribed
- Still Waters
- Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.

Stones

Ugly Stories

Interactive Prayer Stations on 10th Anniversary of 9/11