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2025-02-19 22:38
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Minrong Sun
My name is Minrong Sun (손민영) and my English name is Grace. I am a junior standing
Architecture Major at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). My church is Amazing
Thanksgiving Church and I have been serving as pianist since high school.
Before I began my transcription of the Bible from the book of Matthew to the book of Romans, I
did not think I could possibly finish writing everything within a few months' time. I have never
written this much of the Bible before and because of my lack of experience, I felt slightly
daunted by the amount. However, I knew that more than my need for the scholarship, I must
complete this for the sake of building my relationship with God and to get closer to Him by
reading and writing the stories and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Every day alongside attending classes and tending to my studies, I tried my best to transcribe
each chapter. Because I am a new transfer student at UCLA and I am still trying my best to
adjust to the rigorous studies, it was especially difficult to stay consistent and committed.
There were countless nights when I lost track of time as I wrote, and when I lifted my head to
look at the clock it would already be 3am. Many times I felt doubtful of myself and thought
“Could I really finish this in time?” However, very early on in my transcription process, the Lord
reminded me of an observation I made when I was younger.
This observation came from Matthew 13:55, ”Is not this the carpenter’s son? Is not his mother
called Mary? And are not his brothers James and Joseph and Simon and Judas?“ One time upon
reading this verse, I was moved by the thought of Jesus during his childhood. How must have
Jesus felt as a child while watching his father Joseph, a carpenter, work with the wood while
knowing that one day, He would be hung on a wooden cross? When I think about this, I always
weep and when I was reminded of this once again, my heart ached.
While writing, I felt much pain on my right pinky finger and the knuckle of my middle finger
where the pen had left a blister. I would wrap my pinky finger with bandages two times to reduce
the pain so I could continue writing. It was incredibly difficult. But I remembered Jesus. I
remembered the Lord. The repetition of His words through Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
moved me with the Holy Spirit. He comforted me with His grace and provided me with strength,
hope, and courage to persevere.
I can only offer my deepest and sincerest gratitude and thanks to the scholarship committee for
the unstopping prayers and this wonderful, generous opportunity. This has been a truly
unforgettable and precious experience.
Architecture Major at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). My church is Amazing
Thanksgiving Church and I have been serving as pianist since high school.
Before I began my transcription of the Bible from the book of Matthew to the book of Romans, I
did not think I could possibly finish writing everything within a few months' time. I have never
written this much of the Bible before and because of my lack of experience, I felt slightly
daunted by the amount. However, I knew that more than my need for the scholarship, I must
complete this for the sake of building my relationship with God and to get closer to Him by
reading and writing the stories and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Every day alongside attending classes and tending to my studies, I tried my best to transcribe
each chapter. Because I am a new transfer student at UCLA and I am still trying my best to
adjust to the rigorous studies, it was especially difficult to stay consistent and committed.
There were countless nights when I lost track of time as I wrote, and when I lifted my head to
look at the clock it would already be 3am. Many times I felt doubtful of myself and thought
“Could I really finish this in time?” However, very early on in my transcription process, the Lord
reminded me of an observation I made when I was younger.
This observation came from Matthew 13:55, ”Is not this the carpenter’s son? Is not his mother
called Mary? And are not his brothers James and Joseph and Simon and Judas?“ One time upon
reading this verse, I was moved by the thought of Jesus during his childhood. How must have
Jesus felt as a child while watching his father Joseph, a carpenter, work with the wood while
knowing that one day, He would be hung on a wooden cross? When I think about this, I always
weep and when I was reminded of this once again, my heart ached.
While writing, I felt much pain on my right pinky finger and the knuckle of my middle finger
where the pen had left a blister. I would wrap my pinky finger with bandages two times to reduce
the pain so I could continue writing. It was incredibly difficult. But I remembered Jesus. I
remembered the Lord. The repetition of His words through Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
moved me with the Holy Spirit. He comforted me with His grace and provided me with strength,
hope, and courage to persevere.
I can only offer my deepest and sincerest gratitude and thanks to the scholarship committee for
the unstopping prayers and this wonderful, generous opportunity. This has been a truly
unforgettable and precious experience.
