RTS Graduation

Growing up at KPCO, there are many people who have indeed played a significant role in my life. I can proudly and thankfully say that the pastors/seminarians at KPCO, Harvest in particular, have done so much within my life to mold me and shape me into the boy that I am today, and the man that I hope to become.

The Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) is a seminary school with six different locations, one of which is here, in Orlando, FL. Yesterday, May 21, 2010, I was able to attend the graduation of RTS's class of 2010. Two of their graduates, Pastor Martin "Goose" Chang and Onew Kim, have both been a huge aspect of my life, and the life of Harvest.

Pastor Goose, Harvest's youth pastor, has been such a huge mentor in my life. Ever since middle school, he has been on of the few people that I look to for advice when it comes to my personal and spiritual life. He's taken me fishing, out to eat, bowling, etc. Ever since he's come to Orlando, I've constantly witnessed his love and sacrifice for the youth and how much he longs to serve the youth and better yet, serve Christ.

About 2.5-3 years ago, I was introduced to Onew Kim (Onew Lee at the time). Immediately, we got along. Onew has been such a huge encouragement to my life in the fact that she too has been one to give me advice, pray for me, and even help me. If you remember, back in January of 2009, I was given the opportunity to shadow Sublime Studios at a friend's wedding. On January 10, 2009, Onew Lee married Howard Kim and she, along with Howard, allowed me to shadow THEIR big day in hopes that I would benefit and grow in my photography.

And so, with this post, I hope to express at least a fraction of how much I thank them for all that they've done in my life. They are such amazing examples of what a Christ-centered leader should look like and it is with that motivation that I hope to reflect God's love with their urgency and fervency for Christ.

P.S.
Although this would be no excuse for a professional photographer, please do disregard the grain in the photos. Without the correct gear and skill as a professional photographer, shooting in low light conditions without a flash is still rather difficult for me.

Both Pastor Goose and Julee have already played a huge role my life. Starting with the many opportunities that they've given me to practice my photography. haha

Pastor Goose (top row) receiving his Masters of Divinity and 

Onew (bottom row) receiving her Masters of Arts.

The night was indeed an amazing way to start my weekend! Thank you Pastor Goose and Onew for all that you do. You are such an immense blessing to everyone at Harvest.