The 2024 Annual Summer Retreat was held in Canadensis, PA from July 07-09th. “This, Then, Is How You Should Pray, Part 2,” was the theme, a natural continuation from Part 1 last year (listen to the previous SR sessions here!). Pastor Jo methodically preached from the Lord’s Prayer in the Bible over the course of five sermons. As Jesus taught us to pray (Matthew 6:9-13), so we heard as each part was explained; we pray and live all for one purpose: to glorify the Name of Yeshua.

We came to retreat with bags for our clothes, but were reminded of a heavier kind of baggage, that which everyone carries. As we praised the Name of Yeshua and heard the word preached, we were reminded to live for this day as our last, knowing God is faithful to provide what we need for His will to be done. Knowing ourselves as souls is to know that above all else, we must be forgiven by our Father in heaven. Yet, as we heard, this can only come once I forgive my brother, my sister, unconditionally, and infinitely. The focused time at retreat allowed us to reflect and pray sincerely, forgiving hurts held onto from yesterday, and asking for strength to pass through any test yet to come. Miraculously, eight souls were baptized in His Name, and  many received the Holy Spirit and healing. Bracing to return home, we received clear and practicable teaching, that tests and temptations are to be expected but through prayer in His Name we will overcome. And through our victory, we will give glory to the name of Yeshua. Having put our faith in Yeshua, we must put our prayer into action - “Pray like this, live like this!”. The retreat concluded with sharing of personal testimonies, a moving testament to Yeshua our Lord - who answers, heals, and saves. 

The Logos USA 13 and Logos 37 commencement was held on March 17, 2024. 40 and 10 graduates from the English and Korean ministries, respectively, were honored to receive their certificates of completion for the year-long Bible Institute class.

Pastor Jo Kim and Pastor Sung Kang addressed the graduates, encouraging them to remain committed to the purpose of their hard work in attending the two-hour lectures each Saturday night, and studying for exams over four semesters: to know Yeshua (Jesus). The God-centered teaching at the backbone of Logos equips students not only with knowledge, but with the lens they need to arrive at the purpose of studying the word of God – to receive eternal life. Through personal testimony, graduates expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the clear and thoughtful framework of Logos, a critical piece to growing in their faith, and a treasured part of spiritual life in Church of Jesus. Awards were given for honor roll and perfect attendance, in addition to a small gift for each of the instructors, Pastor Kang and Pastor Jo. Many church members were in attendance in support of their group members, friends, and family, giving thanks to God for what we pray will be many new disciples for His kingdom. Both past and current graduates echoed the words from the hymn which opened the ceremony, ‘for there's no word ear ever heard, So dear, so sweet as Jesus.’