In addition, various performances such as Korean traditional music orchestra, gayageum byeongchang, trot, saxophone, Korean dance, and assorted drums were held, providing great enjoyment to the seniors. Volunteers participated in each performance, livening up the seniors and providing them with a fun time.

Park Sang-do, the chairman of the Daejeon branch of the Korea Senior Citizens Association, said, “Filial piety is a natural law, and it is the duty of humans to respect their father and mother,” and expressed his gratitude, saying, “I am grateful for the volunteer work that the Shincheonji Volunteer Group has done over the past 10 years, and I believe that they will be a role model for the local community.”

After the event, warm galbitang was served to the attendees. The seniors had a time to share a meal together, catch up with each other, and build camaraderie.

He also said that on this day, local residents also participated in volunteer work and helped the elderly, and that it was an opportunity to expand communication and understanding between generations.

A Shincheonji Volunteer Group official said, “We prepared this event to reflect on the meaning of filial piety and express our gratitude to the elderly,” and “We will continue to provide opportunities for the elderly in the region to communicate and unite with each other in the future.”

He added, “We will do our best to grow together with the local community and provide practical help to the elderly through sustainable volunteer activities, not just one-time events.”

Source: https://www.ggilbo.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=1063723

The Bucheon branch of the Shincheonji Volunteer Group (Branch Manager Kim Gyu-chan, hereinafter referred to as the Bucheon branch), which has carried out various social contribution activities, has concluded the year with favorable reviews from the local community.

First, with the goal of protecting the environment and sustainable nature, the Bucheon branch carried out the ‘Let’s Make Nature Green’ activity six times this year. A total of 234 volunteers participated in this campaign, which consisted of street cleaning and making EM soil balls, and collected 500 liters (ℓ) of trash, 2,800 kg of fallen leaves, and 300 liters (ℓ) of weeds.

In particular, in the environmental campaign held at the northern plaza of Bucheon Station on May 18, about 160 citizens participated in purifying the water quality of Gulpocheon and protecting the environment, drawing active interest from local residents.

A citizen who was walking along Gulpocheon said, “I have noticed that the water is getting cleaner since the EM soil ball activity. As a resident who frequently visits Gulpocheon, I am grateful for these efforts.”

The Bucheon branch manager Kim Gyu-chan said, “In 2025, we will practice love through volunteer activities that meet the needs of the local community and reach out to more neighbors.”

In the upcoming year of 2025, the Bucheon branch plans to practice even warmer sharing through customized social contribution activities for the region.

This awards ceremony was organized by the Suyeong-gu Volunteer Center to commemorate Volunteer Day, December 5, and to encourage the hard work of those who have dedicated themselves to volunteer work in the local community throughout the year.

About 280 people, including Suyeong-gu District Mayor Kang Seong-tae, Suyeong-gu Council Speaker Son Sara, Suyeong-gu Volunteer Center Director Park Chang-sik, and local residents, attended the event.

The Shincheonji Volunteer Group's main activities include ▲blood donation service for blood supply ▲invitation events for national meritorious persons and war veterans ▲senior center service ▲hairdressing service for the disabled ▲mural painting ▲improvement of the environment of homes with hoarding disorders ▲visiting health doctors ▲environmental cleanup campaign 'Let's Make Nature Green', etc. The Eastern Branch received this award in recognition of its positive impact on the local community through various volunteer activities and dedication.

Son Sara, the head of the Suyeong-gu Council, who presented the award, said, “This world is still a warm and livable place thanks to volunteers and organizations like you. Please take care of your health and I hope you continue to be active next year as well,” expressing her gratitude and encouragement.

Busan East Branch Deputy Director Cho Young-tae, who received the award on behalf of the group, said, “We have done our best to be the light of the world throughout the year and have continued our volunteer work with a happy heart,” and added, “As we have received this meaningful award, we will continue to become a Shincheonji Volunteer Group that brightens the world even more through volunteer work.”

Meanwhile, Shincheonji Volunteer Group continues to carry out active activities through 78 branches nationwide. Representative volunteer programs include the emotional support program Dadaikseon, the peace event Love of Country Peace Sharing, and the environmental campaign Nature A Purja, and they practice the value of sharing in various fields and contribute to the development of local communities.

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Eun-young Lee, co-representative of the Korean Leukaemia Patients' Association, said this at the blood donation certificate gifting ceremony, held at the office of the Korean Leukaemia Patients' Association in Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul on the afternoon of the 11th December.

Throughout 2024, the We Are Red Division of the We Are One Youth Volunteer Group has consistently donated blood to help patients with leukaemia receive smooth treatment. 

On the 11th, the Seoul-Gyeonggi Northern Branch of the We Are One Youth Volunteer Group gifted 700 blood donation certificates in person.

This gift of blood donation certificates was carried out as part of the 'We Are Red' blood donation campaign, which aims to practise the value of sharing life through blood donation.

This year alone, over 52,000 donors of the We Are Red division have given blood. It seems that a sustainable blood donation culture is being established in Korea.

Source: https://vo.la/jJGWHE

The 'Sharing Kimchi With Love' project, now in its 31st year, is an ongoing project held by the Jeonju branch of the Shincheonji Volunteer Group to share warmth with regional low-income households ahead of the cold winter in the Republic of Korea.

Over three days, from the 4th - 7th December, the Jeonju branch held its ‘Sharing Kimchi With Love’ event in Jeonju City, preparing and delivering 60 boxes to three administrative welfare centres, 10 boxes to a local children's centre, and 30 boxes to residents of nearby areas.

One of the believers who participated in the service said, “Seeing the people happily receiving kimchi reminded me of my late parents,” and added, “I will participate again next time.”

The branch manager said, “Putting love for one's neighbour is a teaching of Jesus, and we will continue to create a church that coexists with the local community.”

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To address the reality of the declining number of seminarians and church members, Pastor Lee sought an opportunity for revival and recalled that the church received significant support from the members of Shincheonji Paju Church, in areas including Christian counselling and prayer. As a result, the number of members at the Presbyterian church steadily increased, and the spiritual growth of existing members was also achieved.

Encouraged by this result, the pastor held the ceremony at the Presbyterian church on the 22nd.

In response, the head lecturer of the Shincheonji Paju Church said, “I hope that many pastors will teach the revealed word so that the churches will be revived.”

Pastor Wojtek Kowalczyk, who is carrying out pastoral work in Poland, said this after attending the ‘Shincheonji Seodaemun Church Bible Seminar: Testimony on the Fulfilled Realities of Revelation’ held on the 2nd November in Seoul.

Previously, Shincheonji Church of Jesus had held the '2nd International Revelation Special Lecture' at the Shincheonji Cheongju Church from the 31st of October to the 1st of November. With over 1000 leaders of various faiths from 57 countries in attendance, including pastors, the participants unanimously expressed their intention to return to their countries and share the inspiration and lessons learned from the day.

Accordingly, the Simon Tribe of Shincheonji Church of Jesus invited overseas pastors who attended the special lecture on the Book of Revelation on the 2nd and held the 'Shincheonji Seodaemun Bible Seminar: Testimony on the Fulfilled Realities of Revelation” at the Seodaemun Church located in the heart of Seoul. A total of 12,000 people, including about 100 domestic and foreign pastors, participated in the Bible Seminar.

Afterwards, overseas pastors attended a separate meeting and asked the tribe leader questions about how to quickly learn the Book of Revelation, Jesus’ role in the process of fulfilling the Book of Revelation, the process of joining Shincheonji Church of Jesus, and the role of religion in establishing the Kingdom of God on earth.

Pastor Wojtek Kowalczyk added, “I have become even more eager to verify the word on Revelation and the promised pastor, and I will study them thoroughly and teach them to the church members.”

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Pastor Jik-han Kang (60, male, Jeonju, North Jeolla Province), who has been a pastor in the Presbyterian Church of Korea for 25 years, said this after attending the ‘Shincheonji Namwon Church Bible Seminar: Testimony on the Fulfilled Realities of Revelation’ held on the 9th November at the Namwon Church of the Thomas Tribe of Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (hereinafter referred to as 'Shincheonji Namwon Church'), in North Jeolla Province, Republic of Korea.

The leader of the Thomas Tribe, who gave the lecture, emphasised, “Prophecies are hidden in parables, and when the appointed time comes, they will come true, and when prophecies come true, the reality will be revealed.” He added, “Listen to the words proven by Shincheonji Church of Jesus and then make your own judgment.”

He also said, “Let us have courage to spread the word of truth to the souls that are thirsty for the word.”

Pastor Kang emphasised, “I urge pastors, revivalists, and prayer centre directors to listen to the true Word of truth instead of persecuting Shincheonji Church of Jesus.”

Since the 110,000 graduation of Shincheonji Church of Jesus held on the 30th October, the number of pastors in the region who are turning towards Shincheonji Church of Jesus, and the number of believers seeking the word of God has also increased significantly.

A citizen who watched the Shincheonji Volunteer Group Pyeongtaek Branch (Pyeongtaek Branch) collecting fallen leaves at Tongbok Children's Park in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province on the 8th December said this.

The area around Tongbok Children's Park is a place where citizens frequently pass by, with Tongbok Market and Tongbok Stream nearby, so safety is a must. After hearing that citizens were experiencing inconveniences in their traffic due to fallen leaves, the Pyeongtaek branch concentrated on collecting fallen leaves, centred around the park. There were also cigarette butts strewn across the park which the Pyeongtaek Branch cleared away. 

A Pyeongtaek branch official said, “We wanted to improve the appearance as well as contribute to the safety of citizens.”

Meanwhile, the volunteer activity is part of the 'Green Nature' campaign of Shincheonji Volunteer Group held nationwide, which is purposed to preserve a beautiful nature for posterity by carrying out wetland conservation activities, environmental cleanups to protect major facilities and cultural assets, disaster recovery activities, public awareness campaigns for environmental protection, and the creation of flower paths in waste dumping areas.

With such conviction, Chairman ManHee Lee emphasised the importance of a 'Bible-centred faith' during a sermon to around 20,000 of the faithful gathered at the Cheonan Church of the Matthias Tribe of Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (hereinafter referred to as 'Shincheonji Cheonan Church') at Sunday service on the 22nd November. Around 100 local pastors also attended the service.

On that day and full of anticipation for the words of the Bible, the congregants gathered outside the church, cheering and waving placards and balloons to welcome the Chairman's arrival. The congregants also gave a special performance.

Taking to the pulpit during the service, Chairman ManHee Lee of Shincheonji Church of Jesus, who is 94 years of age, opened the sermon by encouraging the congregation with the question, “Every believer must ask themselves, ‘Who am I according to the Bible?’”

He continued, “Many people will be able to attain salvation only if they practise true faith according to God’s will,” and “They should not do it with the authority given by worldly people, but rather become people acknowledged by heaven, acknowledged by the Bible, and acknowledged by the Book of Revelation.”

The Chairman emphasised again, “We must not treat the Word of God without value, and if we believe in God, we must act according to the words of the Bible.”

He also told the pastors in attendance that day, “The believers you are leading will earnestly desire heaven,” and urged them, “These words of promise are the path to heaven, so you must not be unaware of them, nor must you let (the believers) be unaware of them.”