In a winter marked by cold weather and rising living costs, a warm story of service quietly spread across communities in South Korea, as more than 5200 graduates who completed a Bible education course at the end of 2025 chose to begin their next chapter not with celebration - but with service.

From November 25th to December 14th 2025, a large-scale volunteer initiative titled “Graduation Special Service – First Step” was carried out by graduates of the Zion Christian Mission Centre’s 116 Class, along with church members. In South Korea and overseas, a total of 12,200 congregants took part.

In particular, on 29th November 2025, nearly 100 graduates belonging to the Philip Tribe of Shincheonji Church of Jesus gathered at the Shincheonji Chuncheon Church and participated in a kimchi-making event, making 280 boxes (1.4 tons) of cabbage of kimchi.

In recognition of those who fought to defend the peace of the country during the Korean War, the goods were delivered to the Korean War Veterans' Association and to descendants of independence activists, as well as to low-income households in the provinces of Gyeonggi, North Chungcheong, and Gangwon - areas in which welfare is not available.

A veteran with national merit said, “It was of great comfort seeing those who dedicated their lives to the country remembered with hearts of love. I hope this kind of service continues.”

Meanwhile, the kimchi-sharing was not just a seasonal event. It was a meaningful first step for Class 116 graduates who wanted to live out the teachings they had learned. Their actions expressed care for those who once protected the nation and for neighbours who may feel the weight of winter more than others. As winter continues, the kimchi will nourish many homes, but the love shown through these days of service will shine even longer.

Source: https://www.seoulfn.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=614199