Was it fate that brought us here to \uae08\ub780\uad50\ud68c? It is a beacon of faith in Seoul. The \uae08\ub780\uad50\ud68c stands tall. It is located in Jungnang-gu. Specifically, it is at 455 Mangwoo-ro in Mangwoo-dong.
\uae08\ub780\uad50\ud68c is a Methodist church. It belongs to the Korean Methodist Church. Let’s explore its history. The church’s roots go back to 1957. Evangelism began in Mangwoo-dong. At the time, it was part of Guri-myeon. This was in Yangju County, Gyeonggi Province.
In November 1958, a significant event occurred. A worship service marked the church’s establishment. It took place on Geumran Mountain in Mangwoo-ri. This humble beginning saw a small congregation. Only about ten people gathered. They worshiped in a 15-pyeong church. This marked the beginning of \uae08\ub780\uad50\ud68c.
The church’s name has an interesting origin. It combines parts of a pastor’s name. The pastor was Kim Hwal-ran. The first syllable “Geum” and the last “Ran” were used. This formed \uae08\ub780\uad50\ud68c.
Rev Choi Joong-ryeol was the first pastor in 1958. In May 1961, the church expanded. Land was acquired near Ewha Women’s University. A 24-pyeong sanctuary was built. Rev Yoo Won-woo became the second pastor. Rev Baek Seung-ki was the third. Later, Rev Kim Hong-do took over in March 1971. He saw rapid growth in the congregation.
\uae08\ub780\uad50\ud68c has several facilities. There is the main building. You can see the main building’s front and night views. There is also underground parking. You will find a lobby on the main building’s premises. There is also an information desk. A new vision prayer room is available. The church includes a main worship room. There are also event rooms.
Construction on the current main building began in May 1995. It was completed in January 2000. The building has six underground floors. It also has ten floors above ground. Before this building, there was an older one. It was completed in August 1984. It stood with the first education center.
The church’s facilities are extensive. The second basement level houses prayer rooms. There is also a dining room. The 3rd to 5th floors contain the main worship room. It can accommodate about 7,000 seats. Smaller worship rooms are on the 7th and 8th floors. The 8th floor hosts the Jeongam Vocational Training School. Event facilities like the Bethany Hall are on the 1st and 9th floors.
The Blessing Land was built later. Construction started in August 1990. It finished in September 1991. Originally, it was the second education center. In 2016, it was remodeled. It then received its current name. Before the remodel, it served as meeting space.
Today, \uae08\ub780\uad50\ud68c stands as a testament to faith. Its history is long. Its facilities are many. From humble beginnings to a large complex, it serves its community.