Monthly Archives: July 2007

Debbie Chang

Posted on July 20, 2007 by joluyung

Bernie had the gift of hospitality. He made people feel welcome at church, and in his home. While I was not in his inner circle of friends, I enjoyed the glow of the love of Christ in his life. One … Continue reading →

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Michael Yih

Posted on July 16, 2007 by joluyung

I was always one of the younger bucks at CCFC. Everyone was older than me and further ahead in life than I was. Made me start thinking about if I would be able to step up like Bernie to serve … Continue reading →

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Lily (Hong) Shah

Posted on July 13, 2007 by joluyung

at next house i remember bernie roaming through the halls of next house in his white t-shirt, blue basketball shorts and slippers. he would always have time to stop and chat, even when everybody else was busy with problems sets … Continue reading →

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Caroline Rhim

Posted on July 13, 2007 by joluyung

i can’t tell you how many times i’ve started writing this email…just wanting to make sure i can convey every memory i have of bernie. i suppose in the end, something shared is better than little tidbits left in my … Continue reading →

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Joann (Park) Lee

Posted on July 12, 2007 by joluyung

Dear Bernie, I can’t believe you’re gone, and that you went home to the Lord at such a young age. I have some peace though, knowing for sure that you’re in a better place, and you’re communing with God on … Continue reading →

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Victor Udoewa

Posted on July 7, 2007 by joluyung

I remember one time with an interim pastor having a bible trivia game on a Friday night. I think there were 3-5 groups. And Bernie’s group stood out because they could answer almost every question; rather Bernie could answer almost … Continue reading →

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Kevin Clouse

Posted on July 2, 2007 by joluyung

Dear Bernie, The week before you died, I got to see you one last time in your room at MGH. I tried to say some encouraging things and pray for you, and I was so glad to be able to … Continue reading →

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Jenny Lin

Posted on July 1, 2007 by joluyung

Lessons from Bernie Bernie wasn’t here for very long (32 yrs) but he deeply impacted the lives of those who knew him. It was the way he lived his life and the way he chose his investments (in terms of … Continue reading →

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Dan Chu

Posted on July 1, 2007 by joluyung

As many of you know, our dear brother Bernie Chang passed away on Wednesday evening at 8:32 PM after a prolonged struggle against Behcet’s disease. It has been an unimaginably difficult period for his wife Bonnie, his family, and of … Continue reading →

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Danny Colombara

Posted on July 1, 2007 by joluyung

What can be said about the only man who ever called me an egg (white on the outside but Korean on the inside) without offending me? My favorite memory of Bernie is of our spring break trip during my senior … Continue reading →

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