2026년 8월 16일 지혜샘 (중등) 주일 예배 [지혜샘 주일 간증예배 '증인의 고백'], 설교자: 박은성 목사

Summary of the Video (2026-08-16 지혜샘 중등 주일 예배: “증인의 고백”)

1) Worship service focus: continuing the retreat’s “grace”

• The service begins by encouraging students and attendees to carry the passion and inspiration from the retreat into daily life—not letting the “spark” fade after the event.
• The congregation participates in extended praise and hymn sessions centered on Jesus’ identity (lion of Judah, lamb slain, risen Messiah) and God’s faithfulness.
  • They praise God even through hardship, pain, and dark days.
• Prayer requests are shared, including
  • confession of past mistakes,
  • a commitment to place God first,
  • a request to understand God’s Word well and apply it to school and everyday living.

2) Scripture used as the theme foundation: Acts 20:24

• The sermon framework is built on Acts 20:24, emphasizing that the speaker/testifier does not treat their own life as valuable in itself.

• Instead, life is a mission:

  “to run the race and testify to the Gospel of God’s grace”

• The message stresses this is not a temporary “retreat topic,” but a life direction and identity for the Wisdom Spring Community (지혜샘 / GSM).

3) “Confession of a Witness”: what “witness” means

A key portion explains the meaning of a witness (증인) in two layers:

1. Eyewitness / testimony of what one has seen and heard.
2. The spirit/heart of a martyr: living for Jesus Christ—even to the point of sacrificing self—to proclaim the Gospel.

The sermon argues that the Gospel transforms weakness into a witness-life:

• Weak people can live for the Gospel because of God’s power working through them, not their own strength.

4) Main testimonies: encounters and change through the retreat

Four middle/high school students (and one teacher) share testimonies about what they experienced during the summer retreat and how it changed their mindset.

Student testimony (7th grade, Son Royal)

• She describes feeling different from her outwardly cheerful self—worrying about herself, relationships, and the future.
• At the retreat, she initially felt something “lacking,” even after praying.
• Later, she experiences deep comfort through late-night prayer, especially during guided intercessory prayer where friends share real worries.
• She realizes that God comforts through other people and resolves to pass grace on by sincerely listening and praying for others.

Student testimony (8th grade, Ju-hyeok In)

• Although raised in church, he calls himself a “meaningless Sunday Christian” before the retreat—spending time distracted or resisting real faith.
• He faces setbacks: quitting soccer and missing an entertainment audition.
• He learns to pray sincerely for the first time; anxiety eases and faith strengthens.
• At the retreat, he experiences “tears of grace,” realizing God truly enters the heart.
• He interprets life events as God’s loving plan, vows to be grateful even if prayers are not answered, and commits to dedicate his life to God and continue sharing with friends.

Student testimony (9th grade, Kim Ga-yoon)

• She comes into the retreat with relational stress and worries about the future; she admits she sometimes resented God.
• During evening worship/praise and prayer, she receives reassurance and gains a new perspective:
  • challenges become experiences,
  • failure doesn’t end purpose.
• She confirms that God has a plan and resolves to trust and move forward without fear.
• She also reflects on the value of community—friends, pastors, and teachers as God-given relationships—and resolves to keep carrying the retreat’s grace into daily life.

Teacher testimony (GSM teacher Park Kyung-ju)

• She describes herself as “indebted/debtor” to God and to teachers (as “a debtor” to the Fountain of Wisdom).
• She shares a period of burnout and even a desire to quit teaching due to:
  • students mixing poorly,
  • schedule overlaps between after-school routines and worship,
  • low attendance.
• Through conversations with the pastor and teacher prayer meetings, she receives comfort and renewed endurance.
• She participates in retreats with other teachers, grateful they end without major accidents.
• She encourages ongoing participation in future retreats, emphasizing that serving as a teacher is shaped by grace and community support.

5) GSM identity and mission: community as the “greatest grace”

• The sermon connects “retreat confession” directly to GSM’s mission:
  • GSM gathers, worships, and equips youth so they become witnesses in the world.
• A central claim is that the greatest grace is believers are not ultimately alone:
  • God provides community,
  • and the Gospel can unify people despite differences and discomfort.
• The goal is to move from receiving-only faith to witnessing and mission.

6) Response and resolution: witness oath, prayer, and commitment

• The service includes:
  • A witness oath led by the pastor/leader, followed by teachers/students, pledging to serve Jesus as Lord and not live only for self.
  • Corporate prayer asking God:
    • to sustain Gospel power within the community,
    • to empower teachers for the next generation,
    • to guide children to run toward their entrusted missions like Paul.
• The service ends with announcements, including:
  • next week’s Vision Sharing Worship,
  • an Instagram follow-up for GSM,
  • a futsal/fellowship plan for male friends and students.

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Presenters / Contributors (named in subtitles)

• 박은성 목사 (Sermon/preacher; Pastor Park Eun-sung)
• 박용진 목사 (Pastor Park Yong-jin)
• 박경주 교사 (GSM teacher: Park Kyung-ju)
• 손로얄 (Son Royal, 7th grader)
• 이주혁 (Ju-hyeok In, 8th grader)
• 김가윤 (Kim Ga-yoon, 9th grader)
• 문자/진행 및 팀 관련
  • 윤승현 (Yoon Seung-hyun, referenced regarding hymn)
  • 초이현 (Choi Hyun, accompaniment mentioned)
  • GSM/teachers and praise team / lighting & media teams (collectively; not individually named beyond the above)