Chapel Fair

We had a wonderful opportunity to participate in a chapel fair at one of our assigned camps. We are so appreciative of the chaplains that invited us and helped plan this fun event. It was a beautiful day and a perfect opportunity to connect with lots of people of varying faiths.

We planned and prepared for weeks. Our leaders in Salt Lake sent us materials we could share with those who stopped by our table. The three young sister missionaries made our very professional display boards. We received lots of compliments.

Our mission president and his wife traveled from Busan to offer support. We couldn't believe they could make time in their busy schedule. They helped served hot dogs and chips- our contribution to the picnic portion of the fair. We were the first to run out of food, despite the fact that we brought 25% more food than we were assigned. Hot dogs are very popular here... on the army post and off. The picnic also included ribs, hamburgers, bulgogi, rice and lots of other food.



The air was filled with music the whole day. Rock, blues, gospel... all kinds of musical praises to God. No Mo-tab this time. Maybe next year. We surprised one of our sister missionaries by arranging to have one of the bands sing happy birthday to her. She was so happy. It was a fun way for her to celebrate her birthday so far from home. She also found a little birthday buddy.

Many members of our branch (congregation) came to support our efforts and to fellowship with their neighbors and friends of other faiths. This was a rare opportunity to show off the wonderful, friendly, kind, just plain good people who share membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We had the largest representation of any group that participated in the fair, despite the fact that we are a small congregation.



At the end of the fair, the head chaplain invited everyone to participate in a prayer walk. An opportunity to express gratitude and offer our prayers for our nation, for peace or anything else in our hearts. I was just filled with gratitude.... for the good people of faith who spent the day sharing, for freedom of religion, for those who are honest in heart, for this beautiful day in this beautiful country where God has sent us to share his word.

Our religion is often challenged and criticized. We are sometimes not even recognized as Christians, though we are completely devoted to Jesus Christ. That is what made this day of sharing and fellowship all the sweeter. This event will most definitely be a highlight of our Korean Adventure.