Recent Blog Posts from Pursuit NYC
Mar 31, 2020
by Samuel Won As I write this, I am receiving what seems like unending news updates on the devastation COVID-19 is causing all over the world, and especially in our very own region here in NY and NJ. Not only that, but I have begun to slowly hear more and more about how this virus is affecting my friends personally. Although by now it’s been said numerous times, it’s worth repeating that we are truly living in unprecedented times. Such times as these bring their own challenges and unique changes, most of which no one has navigated before. Thankfully, so many have risen up in this crisis such as medical workers, doctors, caretakers, and more. As well those who work long hours at grocery stores to pharmacies and other essential businesses. They are pillars in moments like this helping the rest of us through this time. Our deepest gratitude and respect goes out to them and their loved ones! Also we’ve been so blessed and encouraged by many of our friends and colleagues in ministry who have led courageously by taking advantage of technology and online streaming to serve their people. Keep going! We are rooting for you all. With that being said, as a ministry we have asked ourselves and the Lord as to ways we can better serve our region. It’s a question we’ve been wrestling with for weeks. Obviously we have canceled all monthly gatherings until further notice. Consequently, we had to postpone our annual conference that was scheduled for this summer as well. That was a tough decision, but the right one given the circumstances.... read more
Jan 21, 2020
by Jane Kim Living in the Midwest, there are many Winter mornings where I wake up to mounds of fresh powdered snow. People who don’t live with four seasons will automatically assume that this is something to celebrate. The seasoned Michigander that I am, dread these types of mornings. Yes, it’s aesthetically pleasing. Yes, it’s quite serene. But no matter how I see it, I conclude that I would enjoy it more through pictures than actually living it. With fresh powdered snow comes the inconvenience of walking to your car, sweating underneath all your layers of clothing, and spending many rushed minutes cleaning off your vehicle and attempting to maneuver your way out without hitting something or getting stuck. This is especially hard when you live in an apartment complex with shared parking. Not too long ago while I was in prayer, the Lord spoke to me through this familiar type of scene. Almost like a film reel going through my mind. As I pressed deeper into this moment with God, I watched myself open my front door to a set of footprints left by my neighbor who had left before me. As I put my foot into the remnants of their prints, I found myself avoiding the forceful trekking against untouched snow leading me where I needed to go that much faster. As I continued in prayer, I felt this deep impression on my heart that said, “Put your feet where mine have been. My yoke is easy, and my burden is light”. Right then and there I started to weep and cry out in repentance. For too... read more
Dec 24, 2019
As 2019 comes to a close, we as a ministry are celebrating FIVE YEARS! It’s incredible how five years can feel like an instant and eternity at the same time. Since we started, if I’m honest, there were plenty of moments that couldn’t foresee us lasting this long. Sometimes the valley felt too deep, the doubts too heavy, the obstacles too tall, and the wilderness too vast. But yet, to think we’ve made it this far, is truly a testament of God’s faithfulness and goodness. There have been challenges and disappointments along the way, but at the end of the day, He has exceeded our expectations time after time. With that though, however, is the tension that there are still promises and hopes left unfulfilled. We have yet to see all He has said come to pass. Simply put, there’s more. There’s always more! Knowing He has come through for us in the past and knowing we’ve only scratched the surface, the pursuit after Him continues. Reflecting on 2019, it resembles what our entire journey has been like up until now. At least for me personally, I can say that my year had its dazzling heights as well as its fair share of despairing lows. But as always, the nearness of God has been for our good. As a ministry, it wasn’t as dramatic, but we have had some significant changes this past year. One of the greatest changes we had was transition with our team. With tears and love, we said goodbye to Ezra and Janet as well as to Josh for a season. But also we joyfully... read more
