August 2002

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Jesus Christ,

Greetings from Korea ! I am writing to let you know that I will be in the United States on "interpretation assignment" from April 15 to May 31, 2003, and from July 15 to August 31, 2003.

I’ve been very grateful for your support and your prayers during the last three years, and I have enjoyed getting to know some of you through e-mail and letters. I would love to come for a visit with my husband if you would consider inviting me.

If you are interested in allowing us to share with you, would you please let me know as soon as possible? Scheduling is likely to be difficult, and I’d like to get early start. The best way to contact me is by e-mail.

You can reach me in Seoul, Korea, until April 10, 2003. After April 15, I will be at my home in New Jersey.

My home address in New Jersey is:

7 Harrison Rd
Kinnelon, NJ 07405
(973) 492-9220

My e-mail address in the U.S. will continue to be: shbpcusa@hanmail.net

A note on expenses

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) pays my salary while I am on interpretation assignment. Therefore, I do not expect any kind of an honorarium, but my travel expenses are not taken care of.

It’s best to be straightforward about this. When I arrive at the church I will give you a letter with my travel cost. If I drive, it’ll be 36.5 cents a mile.

If I fly or drive a car I’ll divide the cost among the churches I am visiting in the area. If you would like to invite me but can’t afford to pay for my travel, that’s okay too, but please let me know ahead of time. Some churches give me more than my travel expenses and I can save that for such occasions. Please note that I can’t accept cash. I hope this is all acceptable.

At the risk of extending an already lengthy letter, I would like to say what an honor and a privilege it has been for me to serve the Women Ministers Association in Korea, where my years have been immeasurably enriched by the kindness and the depth of the faith life of Korean Christians. Being able to share some of their stories gives me a sense of completing a circle: We get to report back to the church that commissioned me and share something of the wonders that God has done.

Thank you very much for all that you have done for me. I can’t express to you how much I appreciate your letters, your prayers, and your financial support.

With you in Christ,

Sook Hee Bae
Presbyterian Mission Co-worker in Korea

The 2002 Mission Yearbook for Prayer & Study, p. 181