However, explained the Rev. Seong Kim of the Heart of Christ
Korean Church in Victorville, communication between churches
hasn't always been the best.
That might be changing through a new effort to bring church
leaders together.
Spearheaded by the Rev. Kim, whose own 20-member
congregation meets at the Victorville United Methodist
Church on La Paz, the minister's fellowship meets regularly
for worship and discussion.
"My concern," said the Rev. Kim, "is not only on what
happens Sundays, but how we can change the world."
Last month, the Rev. Kim and his wife, Sunny, opened a new
Korean language school, classes are on Saturday mornings in
the Methodist Church's Wesley Room. The couple hopes the
school, with 10 Korean-American students, will help keep
their culture alive, foster greater appreciation for Korean
culture in youth and attract non-Koreans as well.
Whether residents are Korean-Americans, or part of the
broader community, said the pastor, they must realize the
High Desert's future depends on their ability to care for
each other.
"I think people shouldn't concern themselves as much with
the big projects like the airport or the express trains,"
Rev. Kim said.
Instead, people need to ask "'How are you going to impact
the community today? How are you going to support it?'"