Hankyochong Chairman Lee Young-hoon’s New Year Message: “Let’s Build a Society Moving Toward Dreams and Hope”

[Asia Economy Reporter Seo Mideum] The Korea Christian Federation, represented by Chairman Lee Young-hoon, senior pastor of Yoido Full Gospel Church, has issued a New Year's message titled "Let us create a society that moves forward vigorously toward dreams and hope."

Chairman Lee first described this year as "a year in which many events such as the COVID-19 war, disasters, and economic recession have driven us into worry and anxiety," adding, "Nevertheless, the reason we could stand firm was because of all of you who prayed with tears for the country and the nation."

He continued, "In the new year of 2023, I sincerely hope that all the plans you have will bear abundant fruit within God's will," and "I earnestly pray that God's great grace and blessings will always be with you in your personal life, family, and all your endeavors."

Full text of the New Year's message below

Hallelujah! Greetings in the name of the Lord.

We give thanks, praise, and glory to God who has led us to conclude a tumultuous year and welcome the grand new year of 2023. We also extend our deep gratitude to all leaders and believers of the Korean church who have practiced love for neighbors through gospel proclamation, service, and sharing in their respective places.

In 2022, ongoing COVID-19, wars, disasters, and economic recession drove us into worry and anxiety. Nevertheless, the Republic of Korea and the Korean church could stand firm because of all of you who prayed with tears for the country and the nation.

Now, the hopeful new year has dawned. Let us lay down all past problems and difficulties before the cross and look forward with faith to the grace and blessings that God will newly pour out. Also, we earnestly hope that the 10 million Christians among us will become small lights that brighten the world in their daily lives and create a society that moves forward vigorously toward dreams and hope once again.

In the new year of 2023, I sincerely hope that all the plans you have will bear abundant fruit within God's will, and I earnestly pray that God's great grace and blessings will always be with you in your personal life, family, and all your endeavors. Thank you.

Morning of the New Year 2023

Lee Young-hoon, Chairman of the Korea Christian Federation

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