Message from Pastor Mori
Dear RFUMC Family,
Have you ever been locked out? I have… twice in 23 days. Since I moved to Chicago and started at RFUMC, I have been locked out of the church two times. To explain how it happened, I should share my morning routine. As soon as open the church office door, I start wiping and cleaning everything. (Yes, I am picky.) The doorknobs and tables and chairs and refrigerator door and bottles and cups. Then I prepare a little bowl of water. I put it next to the bench by the main church door because I saw several dog walkers sitting there resting with their dogs. And when I went out with the dog water bowl, I met our neighbor named Lisa and her dog. She very much appreciated the dog water bowl, and we had a little chat, and I had a chance to introduce the church. When we said goodbye, I waived with the hand holding the door. As soon as I let go of the doorknobs to wave, the door closed. And then I realized that I did not have anything. No phone, no key and no money. (Thanks to God I wore the mask) I sat down on the bench and prayed to God for a helping hand. Thirty or forty minutes later, one cute dog approached me and started to drink the water which I had prepared. And the dog owner asked me, "what's up?" So, I said I was locked out and I am the PASTOR! He helped me to email Donna with his phone and he even hung around more waiting for Donna's response. So, I got to play with "MUZI" who was an adorable poodle. And soon after, Donna came, so I could go back to my office! (Thank you, Donna for driving all the way down to the church and opening the door!!!) Even though it was a short time, I saw many of our neighbors. Some were running, some were walking with dog, some with their kids, and when I saw them, they saw me, and we smiled at each other! Some said, "Hi!" Because of them, I never worried while I was locked out. When I moved here, most of my friends lived far away, my family lived in South Korea, and Joe is often at work, so I felt alone during the day, however, after being locked out, and meeting so many of our Ravenswood neighbors, I feel like I have many friends now. I know so many people feel isolated during the pandemic and are stressed out. I want to suggest that you go out and look at the sky and listen to the wind. Feel the sunshine and say hello to someone who is sitting on the bench (Who knows? That person might be locked out, too!) Your smile would make their world warm. Blessings MORI
PS) Pastor Mori's Q&A
Q What is your favorite food?
A) ICHIRAKU RAMEN
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