The purpose of this exercise was to maintain a beautiful natural environment, combat environmental pollution through the proper disposal of waste, educate our children to be more responsible citizens in keeping our cities and homes tidy, and to establish closer ties with communities.

As winter approaches in Korea, many communities take part in kimjang (김장) — the cherished Korean tradition of making kimchi together and sharing it with neighbours. This culture of preparing and giving food is more than a seasonal task; it represents care, unity, and gratitude.

On the 21st and 22nd November, the Shincheonji Incheon Church (part of the Matthew Tribe) carried this spirit forward by hosting a ‘Kimchi Festival’ in the courtyard of the Incheon Church and donating 400 bundles of kimchi to four associations of National Merit. This marks the first such volunteer effort by the graduates of Class 116.

At the recent Class 116 Graduation Ceremony of Zion Christian Mission Center, which was held at Shincheonji Cheongju Church, South Korea, a special story stood out among the 59,192 graduates from around the world.

One of them was Sigla Prince Robinson (40) from Trinidad and Tobago, a small island nation in the Caribbean with deep Christian roots. Travelling halfway across the world, Robinson described the experience as “a turning point in my life.”

Before studying the Bible, Robinson shared that he often felt lost and anxious. “I went through difficult times, visiting many churches, but my heart was never at peace,” he said. “One day I prayed in tears, asking God to show me the meaning of life.”

That prayer was answered through an unexpected encounter - a petrol station employee who introduced him to the Zion Christian Mission Centre, saying he had found true peace through Bible study.

There, Robinson began to see the world differently.

“I realised my life wasn’t a coincidence but part of a greater plan. Learning the Word gave me peace and confidence about the future,” he reflected.

He explained that as his understanding of the Bible deepened, his relationships also changed:

Robinson’s journey to Korea for graduation was not without challenges. On his way to the airport, his car tire burst - just two hours before his flight. Despite the crisis, he stayed calm, sought help from a nearby petrol station, and managed to reach the airport just in time.

“That moment taught me that even in difficult situations, there’s always a way,” he said.

For Robinson, this milestone was not an end but a new beginning.

“Graduation isn’t about finishing a course; it means being ready to carry out the mission entrusted to me. Now I want to become a light that helps others,” he shared.

He also expressed deep gratitude for the kindness he received in Korea, saying,

A representative of Shincheonji Wangsimni Church said, “This graduation is one of many fruits of Bible education that transcends language and borders.”

An overseas centre official added that Zion Christian Mission Centre will continue to support international believers through education, translation, and mentoring, helping them grow both in faith and in life.

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On November 8th, 50 members of the Malawi branch of Shincheonji Church of Jesus volunteered to clean the streets of Mbayani, Blentyre District, southern Malawi. A church representative encapsulated the heart behind the initiative that goes beyond simply picking up litter.

The Shincheonji Malawi Region has been holding monthly street clean-up campaigns since June, held on the first weekend of every month, with the purpose of raising awareness that littering is a shameful act and providing residents with a clean environment.

On that day, Shincheonji Malawi members collected discarded household waste from roadsides and around commercial areas, filling 30 25-litre waste refuse sacks.

On the 21st October, Shincheonji Ju-an Church (which belongs to the Matthew Tribe), delivered heartwarming letters handwritten by primary school students to a police station in Incheon, South Korea, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Police Day.

On that day, students also prepared gifts by including handmade four-leaf clover keychains in their letters.

A police officer who received the letter said, “I was very touched and encouraged by the children’s heartfelt letters. I feel a greater sense of duty after receiving the letters.”

On the 7th November, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group Gyeyang Branch visited a senior centre in Gyeyang, Incheon City, and provided hairdressing and blood sugar checks. A senior citizen, who received professional treatment from a qualified medical health professional and a professional hair cut, expressed the above.

On November 2nd, 2025, Shincheonji Church’s graduation ceremony was held. According to the church, 59,192 people completed the programme through the Zion Christian Mission Center, a biblical education institute operated by Shincheonji Church of Jesus. The church said the graduates are “believers who have mastered the entire Bible from Genesis through Revelation.”

The Zion Christian Mission Centre offers a structured curriculum covering the full Bible, emphasising prophecy and fulfilment to help students understand the flow of God’s will and scripture. To graduate, students must complete three levels - elementary, intermediate, and advanced - and score at least 90 percent on a comprehensive exam.

At the graduation ceremony standing before the crowd, Chairman Lee said, “Scripture warns that if you add to or subtract from God’s word, you cannot enter the kingdom of heaven” (Revelation 22:18–19). “Our church masters Revelation,” he said. “If you truly seek genuine faith, come to Shincheonji and learn.”

He added, “Too many people claim to believe in Jesus yet fail to follow the Bible completely. Do not rely on church authority - examine for yourself whether your faith aligns with the scriptures.”

Despite increasing persecution, criticism, and opposition toward Shincheonji, nearly 60,000 people graduated this year. The number of pastors among them continues to grow, with more than 13,500 pastors completing the programme in the past four years.

One of the featured testimonies came from graduate Oh Seon-kyung, a former pastor who said he had planted three churches before joining Shincheonji.

He explained that before resigning from the pastor, his biggest concern was not being able to teach Revelation due to a lack of understanding of Revelation, no matter how many times he read through the Bible (he said over 30 times). At the Zion Christian Mission Center, he could find the true meaning of Revelation. He expressed deep regret that he learned Revelation after his resignation, because the reason he wanted to know Revelation was for his church members. He said that he is sad about it, but he always prays for his former church members, wishing that they find the path to salvation.

The graduation ceremony, themed “Love and Blessing: Light Illuminating the World,” filled the church in Cheongju with about 20,000 graduates. Due to limited space, additional participants joined remotely from Shincheonji churches across Korea and abroad via livestream.

On 12th October, at the Sunday service held at Shincheonji Church of Jesus, Ulsan Church (Andrew Tribe), a time of remembrance was held in commemoration of the late Deacon Seon-hwa Kim, a mother of two children, and the late Deacon Jeong-su Lee, who carried out a fulfilled life of faith with her two sisters.

These congregants were killed as a result of severe persecution from coercive conversion, a practice rampant in present-day South Korea which forcibly deconverts members of a minority religious group - mainly youth and women - and has resulted in the deaths of several Shincheonji Church congregants in recent years. The perpetrators are “conversion counsellors” (pastors) of the so-called "cult counselling centre."

Coercive conversion is a meticulously planned strategy whereby “conversion counsellors” persuade families that their loved one has fallen into a "cult", is "brainwashed" and is in need of vigorous intervention in order to be “rescued” from the religious group. Through fear and anxiety, families are incited to carry out acts of abduction to “rescue” their loved one, detaining the victim, and subjecting them to intensive indoctrination by professional “conversion counsellors.” By manipulating families, the perpetrators evade legal punishment, and in light of family culture in Korea, the police have often dismissed such cases as a mere "family matter".

An official from the Shincheonji Ulsan Church said, “It should not end with a simple memorial service to honour the deceased. The religious community, which should lead social harmony and peace, should break free from biased views and join together on the path to peace and coexistence to prevent such tragedies from recurring.”

South Korea remains the only democratic country where the practice of coercive conversion is still largely practised, often organised by fundamentalist Christian pastors.

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