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The Lucknow Sentinel, 2014-12-31, Page 88 Lucknow Sentinel • Wednesday, December 31, 2014 New Minister for Lucknow Presbyterian in 2014 Valerie Gillies/Lucknow Sentinel Reverend David Chung has become a resident of Lucknow in 2014 after being chosen as the minister for Lucknow Presbyterian Church. Valerie Gillies Editor, Lucknow Sentinel David Chung took on the charge of the Lucknow Pres- byterian Church in the sum- mer of 2014. Chung was born and raised in Toronto. He began ministering in his early 20's. While working at his second and third architectural firms suddenly got the call and wrestled with it for many years. While he worked, Chung did some ministering in his home church, the Toronto Korean Presbyterian Church. At first he was youth pastur- ing to those who were young professionals, collage stu- dents or those starting careers. He served in this capacity for about 10 years. He also led Bible studies for middle school and high school students. Along with this he worked with the audio/visual equipment on Sundays. There were over 2,000 members in the Toronto Korean Church, but they were split into multiple services. Following this, Chung jokes that he went from hid- ing behind 4 cameras while working with his friends with the soundboards and com- puters to playing musical instruments and singing. Chung did his student ministry in the Thornhill area. This was the first time that he did not attend a Korean church and found this to be both a cultural shift and that serving as a minis- ter was another shift. Having been a world traveler and experiencing many different cultures, he found the Thornhill area to be more traditional that what he was used to. He was raised with more contemporary worship and music. There are trends in reli- gions and Chung believes the global trend is moving to more non -denominational worship. After moving to Missisauga he became part of a more hybrid congrega- tion with about half traditional and about half were not even Presbyterian. Each new setting that Chung has encountered has brought new perspectives and understanding. Each step he has was farther from the city. His idea of worship has expanded as he has experienced different people worshipping in a different manner. Since moving to Lucknow, Chung observes that he has met only very generous, lov- ing, kind people who are open and caring. He is still getting used to everyone knowing where his is and what he is doing at all times. He jokes that he was told that he is now the most eligi- ble bachelor in Lucknow as he is single. Some new experiences include meeting the Men- nonite population which has provided new adventures. While attending the Bruce/ Huron Produce Auction he described one Mennonite youth staring at him at eye level with a bewildered look on his face. Chung assumed it was because the youth had never seen a Korean person before. He described it as being looked at as if he was a magical creature. Chung was not sure what to do or to say in the situation. Being one of very few new people in town, Chung is always asked by new acquaintances if he is the new minister, as word has spread. When asked if he has any specific plans to help him become more settled and at home, Chung answered that he is researching breeds of dogs for suitability as a pet for someone with his lifestyle. He may eventually get one, but is afraid that if this lit- tle bit of speculation goes public that he will be inun- dated with people offering to help him find one. Now, the people of Lucknow would not do something like that, now would we? Welcome to the commu- nity, Reverend David Chung. Feast for Past and Present � Valerie Gillies/Lucknow Sentinel Past and present members of St. Peter's Anglican Church in Lucknow gathered on December 16, 2014 to remember the family and friendships that grew over the years in this church congregation. The tables were full and the meal was thoroughly enjoyed. St. Peter's Anglican Church is to be decommissioned in January of 2015.