Kenneth Liu

Whew! What a weekend for our family and church family. I think I took a couple hundred pictures! Starting with Friday, the youth group had our first “Goofy” Olympics. We had some memorable and inspiring moments!

On Saturday, we had the privilege of hosting the original members of the Chesterbrook Presbyterian Church during our Mother’s Day picnic. It was wonderful hearing them recall their stories and the different ways God used the church to serve the community. But one common theme shared by many was their insistence of reaching young people. I rushed home with the boys to prepare for their birthday party with our extended family. We had a “taco night” with fish (salmon) and chicken tacos. I also attempted to make tacos with bulgogi and kimchee. I was inspired by the Kogi trucks in LA. It wasn’t too bad, but then again, I’ve never had Kogi before so I really don’t know what they are supposed to taste like. Its a great blessing to have so much family in the area. Hopefully our parents will join us down south very soon.

On Sunday, we had four baptisms. I had the wonderful privilege of baptizing infants for the first time. George and Karen came to CTPC around the same time we did, so it was with great joy that I would have the privilege to baptize their two beautiful daughters. Also, I got a chance to baptize my daughter Alisa as well. Please pray for the little kiddies and their families that their little hearts would be good soil for the gospel to be rooted in their hearts one day. Lastly it was a joy to baptize Mayline who joined our youth group back in her high school days. I’m excited for the good things God is doing in her life. Let’s pray for her growth and sanctification as well.

One thing I totally missed which I deeply regret is forgetting to acknowledge Pauline’s last Sunday before heading off for business school in Philly. She tells me she’ll be back next week so hopefully we get a second chance to see her off the right way! Sorry Pauline!

We ended Mother’s Day by taking advantage of the beautiful weather. We got some McDonalds drive through, and headed to the local park for the boys to try out their new scooters they got for their birthday. We also took advantage of the breezy weather for some kite flying. After the kiddies went to bed, we watched my niece in her debut film, “Children of Invention”.

I’m a bit wiped out this morning, but very thankful for God’s blessings.