Portrait title: Love Never Felt So Good.
"Viktoriia and I are expecting a boy in July.
We praise God for his grace and mercy upon us, and we pray for his help, provision, and protection. I don't have any recent pictures of us, but here's one from our engagement in which we are looking to the future."
Mike Rora writes us,
Portrait title: Passport Photo
“As far as my life is concerned, I am doing well in the seminary. I will be finishing up Pre-Theology in May and have a Bachelor's of Philosophy degree to put next to my Bachelor's of Science from UIUC. God willing, (though more importantly faculty willing), I will beginning theology here at St. John's Seminary in the fall. This summer I am expected to study at the Institute for Priestly Formation on the campus of Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska and I look forward to being in the midwest again at least for the summer… Please keep me in your prayers, especially during this time of Lent and as I continue formation in the seminary. Be assured that I continue to keep the DRIC community in my prayers.”
For more information: http://www.vocationsboston.org/seminarian-questionare/michael-rora
Dan Han writes us,
Portrait title: Jersey boys
“Some updates...I guess one fun fact is that John and I are in small group together at my church in NJ! It's been awesome seeing him weekly and getting to hear his thoughts. It takes me back to college days and Jayou days. Below is a picture of the group of men that meets every week to talk about God, our lives, and a slew of various issues that we try to take to the Lord. It's awesome to see DrC is doing well and is very active. I just read Jeremiah Park's Engagement testimony from the alumni website and was blown away by its depth, intentionality, and faith (as well as his fiancé’s).”
Stephano Park (No picture available) writes us,
"I initially planned to go to the University of Georgia School of Law. For a while, it was the best option available to me. Although I liked the school, I was more interested in the schools that had put me on a waitlist. One of the schools was the University of Minnesota Law School, and I prayed every night that I would be accepted to one of the schools I was waitlisted. I started to feel more and more pessimistic as the first day of school drew near, but I did not stop praying.
“Some updates...I guess one fun fact is that John and I are in small group together at my church in NJ! It's been awesome seeing him weekly and getting to hear his thoughts. It takes me back to college days and Jayou days. Below is a picture of the group of men that meets every week to talk about God, our lives, and a slew of various issues that we try to take to the Lord. It's awesome to see DrC is doing well and is very active. I just read Jeremiah Park's Engagement testimony from the alumni website and was blown away by its depth, intentionality, and faith (as well as his fiancé’s).”
Stephano Park (No picture available) writes us,
"I initially planned to go to the University of Georgia School of Law. For a while, it was the best option available to me. Although I liked the school, I was more interested in the schools that had put me on a waitlist. One of the schools was the University of Minnesota Law School, and I prayed every night that I would be accepted to one of the schools I was waitlisted. I started to feel more and more pessimistic as the first day of school drew near, but I did not stop praying.
A day before I left Korea, I was notified that I was accepted to the University of Minnesota Law School along with generous scholarship. I am certain that God answered my prayer and showed mercy on me despite my numerous flaws in my application, including less than my expected GPA, test score, and accomplishments outside of school.
I had perhaps some of the busiest days and months of my life after coming to the law school. I was often overwhelmed workload demanded. Pastor Stephens and Missionary Peter knew what I was going through and encouraged me to keep praying to God and His promise. Missionary Peter spent his precious time every week giving me excellent bible teachings on Galatians, Matthew Gospels, and Genesis. A weekly bible study with Missionary Peter reminded me of God’s abundant love and blessings towards a sinner like me. I realized my faith in God has grown, and without it, I would have had much more turbulent time throughout the first semester of the law school. Pastor Stephen encouraged me to attend Christmas service that took place few days before my first law school final exam. He reminded me a verse Missionary Grace emphasized during my senior undergraduate year: But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well (Matthew 6:33). Although I do not yet know how I did on the final exams, I was relieved and grateful to God instantly after all the exams were over. God gave me strength to persevere during finals week and I am convinced that the strength was given through my faith in Him.
I would not have been able to have an opportunity to continue bible study with the faithful from UBF had I gone to different law schools like the one in Athens, Georgia. God has given me more than I could have expected and asked for, and I am sure He will continue to listen to my prayers and guide me to a right path in the future."
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