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  1. \ubd81\ubd80\ubcf4\uc2a4\ud1a4 \uad50\ud68c\ub294 North Andover\uc5d0 \uc788\ub294 First UMC \uad50\ud68c\ub85c \uc774\uc804\ud55c\ub2e4. NBKUMC\uc640 First UMC\uc640 \uac74\ubb3c\uc744 \ud568\uaed8 \uc0ac\uc6a9\ud558\ub4e0\uc9c0 \uc628\uc804\ud55c \uc5f0\ud569\uc744 \ud558\ub294\uc9c0\uc5d0 \uad00\ud55c \uac83\uc740 \ucd94\ud6c4 \uc591\uce21 \uad50\ud68c\uac00 \ub17c\uc758\ud55c\ub2e4.<\/li>\n
  2. 244 Lowell Street, Andover, MA\uc5d0 \uc788\ub294 \ubd81\ubd80\ubcf4\uc2a4\ud1a4 \uad50\ud68c\uc758 \uac74\ubb3c\uc740 \ub9e4\uac01\ud55c\ub2e4.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Pastoral Letter May 16, 2026<\/p>\n

    \u201cDo not remember the former things, or consider the things of old. I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?\u201d (Isaiah 43:18-19)<\/p>\n

    Dearly beloved,<\/p>\n

    Forty-nine years have passed since our church was first planted in this land, and we are now standing on the cusp of our Jubilee year. Over nearly half a century, countless saints have been nurtured through this altar, tasting the profound joy of the Gospel. Even without reciting the old verse, “The mountains and rivers remain unchanged, yet the people of old are gone,” my heart swells with deep emotion whenever I look at our cherished church building and remember the elders who so tenderly cared for our flower beds.<\/p>\n

    Throughout these years, our community has journeyed through many seasons of change. There were moments of overwhelming grace as we built this community together, immense joy in erecting faithful church leaders, and deep fulfillment in serving our immigrant community and people. At times, in our earnest desire to serve a good church, we also encountered unexpected hardships. Yet, by sharing both our joys and sorrows under God\u2019s steadfast grace, we have faithfully made it to this very day.<\/p>\n

    The legendary comedian Charlie Chaplin once said: \u201cLife is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot.\u201d If we bring the camera lens too close to focus on just a single cross-section of life, the “close-up” inevitably magnifies the tragedies of tears, pain, and conflict. Knowing how much sweat, tears, and prayerful breath you have poured into this altar over the past 49 years, I know that many of your hearts are aching with a sense of sorrow and lingering regret. Some among us may also be deeply aching with longing for those who have already departed before us. Looking solely at our immediate reality, this moment indeed feels deeply painful.<\/p>\n

    However, I now invite us to widen our focus and look through the lens of faith. When we behold the great things, God is doing from a broader perspective, we find profound comfort. Seen from afar through God\u2019s eyes, the 49-year history of our church is by no means a regret. It is a radiant history of joy, a single grain of wheat planted in this ground that has borne abundant spiritual fruit. Therefore, our current decision is not an end or a dissolution; rather, it is the beginning of a \u2018holy covenant\u2019\u2014uniting with our sister church for the greater Kingdom of God.<\/p>\n

    Moving from our cherished sanctuary is not a failure. It is the very process of stepping onto another boat so that we may cast our nets into deeper waters, just as Jesus commanded. What feels like the pain of parting in the close-up of today is, in God\u2019s grand design, the opening chapter of a beautiful “drama of grace” leading toward a greater ministry.<\/p>\n

    Despite differing opinions and the natural sorrow of parting, I extend my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for uniting your hearts and minds under God\u2019s greater plan and vision. Looking back, it has been an absolute joy and privilege to shepherd and minister alongside you over the past two years.<\/p>\n

    Above all, seeing our young adults and families take an active interest in the future of our community, and witnessing their devoted commitment to serving the church, has brought me immense comfort and bright hope. The steps taken by our EC, which was miraculously formed to prepare for our tomorrow, are indeed the greatest gift from God to our church as we mark this momentous Jubilee.<\/p>\n

    Now, to bring the future we have envisioned together into reality, we invite the entire congregation to gather for our upcoming Church Conference.<\/p>\n

    Prior to this, at the Administrative meeting held on May 10, 2026, at 7:30 PM, we carefully deliberated on relocating to First UMC in North Andover and the subsequent sale of our current church property. Thanks to your prayers, it was unanimously decided to present this proposal as a formal motion at the upcoming Church Conference, which will be presided over by our District Superintendent, Rev. Megan Stow.<\/p>\n

    I earnestly hope that the unified heart and vision demonstrated by our church leadership will beautifully carry over into our Church Conference. I warmly invite all of you to attend so that, with one heart and one mind, we may joyfully set sail toward this new beginning.<\/p>\n

    It is my fervent prayer that our unified decision and obedience will bear abundant and beautiful fruit for the Kingdom of God and our future ministries.<\/p>\n

    With pastoral love and blessings,<\/p>\n

    Your Pastor, Seok-Hwan Hong<\/p>\n

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    Church Conference of NBKUMC<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Date & Time: Sunday, May 17, 2026, immediately following the Service at 1:00 PM<\/p>\n

    Presider: Megan Stowe, District Superintendent<\/p>\n

    Location: Main Sanctuary<\/p>\n

    Eligibility: All baptized (professing) members of the church<\/p>\n

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    Key Agenda Items:<\/p>\n

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    1. Approval of Relocation of NBKUMC to First UMC in North Andover.(Both churches will discuss later whether to share a building or fully unite.)<\/li>\n
    2. Approval of selling the current building. (The method of the sale will be determined at a later date.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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