Thinking of both Rev Kang and also Jim Bishop, I wonder… would it be accurate to say that our efforts, especially as the Ecumenical Institute, were the most helpful in Korea and Australia??  Or …
Jim Wiegel

“…the long work
of turning their lives
into a celebration
is not easy. Come and let us talk“. 

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On Mar 17, 2024, at 11:07 AM, Holcombe Wanda via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:

Rev. Dr. Kang Byoung Hoon was a kind and caring MENTOR for both George and myself when we were on a “special assignment” to help Kwang Young Il HDP prepare to move forward on their plans and to hold the 24 Global International HDP Celebration. 

His patience and shared wisdom throughout then, Korea and Other EI/ICA was always inspirational. 

I am filled with Gratitude to have worked side by side with Rev. Dr. Kang Byoung Hoon. 

Grace & Peace
Wanda Holcombe
Georgetown, Texas
wandah70@gmail.com
512-619-3469

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On Mar 15, 2024, at 7:46 PM, Robertson Work via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:


Good to hear from you, Ronnie. 

If anyone wants to send a message to Rev. Kang and his family, you may send it to his daughter's (Rev. Dr. Kang Hye Kyung) email: revkang2008@gmail.com. Hye Kyung is flying to Seoul from NJ arriving this coming Wednesday. His son Dr. Kang Shin Whan is with him now. 

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Thanks for letting us know, Rob. 

Rev. Kang Byoon Hoon has been such a powerful presence in our lives and the church in Korea. I remember how he broke through the appearance of piety of clergy during an International Training Institute. I think the last time I saw him was in 1975, but I can still hear his voice. Would he appreciate emails?

Ronnie 

Ronnie Seagren

On Fri, Mar 15, 2024 at 10:37 AM Bill Schlesinger via Dialogue <dialogue@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:

He told us the story of being on his knees in gravel under the sun because he spoke Korean during the Japanese occupation, and of seeing the man who killed his father every day after the war ended.  He said forgiveness was the only option.

 

Bill Schlesinger

 

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Subject: [Dialogue] Rev. Dr. Kang Byoung Hoon

 

Dear friends,

 

Wanted you to know that Rev. Dr. Kang Byoung Hoon at the age of 91 has been diagnosed with stage four small cell brain cancer and has just been entered into hospice in Seoul, Korea. 

 

The attached photo is of Rev. Dr. Kang Hye Kyung (Rev. Kang's daughter), Rev. Kang Byoung Hoon, me, and my son Benjamin during one of Rev. Kang's visits to the US.

 

Grateful for Rev. Kang Byoung Hoon's powerful, inspiring leadership in the OE/EI/ICA and in the Korean Methodist Church, for the gift of living and working with the Kang family in the Seoul Religious House, and for staying in touch all these years both in trips to Korea and in the US. 

 

Blessings to the Kang family,

 

Rob

 

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