A New Window, A Fresh Haircut, and a Bowl of Soup: How Two Cities Honored 100-Year-Old War Heroes

In Jeonju and Ulsan, Shincheonji Volunteer Group Paired Practical Home Repairs and Citizen-Crafted Gifts to Ensure Korean War Veterans Are Never Forgotten 💬 "My father is 100 years old, and so many household repairs were simply beyond his reach. Seeing volunteers care for him like their own family brings such peace of mind." — Son of Jeon Man-seok (100), a Korean War veteran in Jinan-gun True gratitude is not measured by grand speeches once a year on national holidays. It lives in the small, practical actions that make an aging hero’s daily life safer, cooler, and less lonely. This August, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group demonstrated what real-world patriotism looks like across two southern regions of South Korea— Jeonju and Ulsan . By combining heavy home repairs with warm personal care and citizen-written letters, volunteers created a powerful bridge of respect between everyday citizens and Korean War veterans. Jeonju Branch: Restoring Safety for a 100-Year-Old Veteran’s...
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Serving with Heart: Shincheonji Volunteer Group Connects All Abilities at National Lawn Bowls Event

From June 17 to 20, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group’s Chungju Branch dedicated four full days to supporting the 2025 Chungcheongbuk-do Governor's Cup National Lawn Bowls Competition for the Disabled.

Held at the Chungju Lawn Bowls Stadium, this annual event brought together athletes with disabilities from across Korea. What made it truly special was the presence of 60 devoted volunteers from Shincheonji, who worked behind the scenes with joyful hearts and helping hands.

Heartfelt Support from Start to Finish

The volunteers assisted approximately 250 participants, including athletes, referees, staff, and caregivers.
Their activities included:

  • Preparing and serving meals with a smile

  • Cleaning and organizing the stadium

  • Supporting with waste sorting and general maintenance

Their friendly greetings, eye-level conversations, and sincere hospitality created a warm and welcoming environment throughout the event.

One player shared,

“Every time a volunteer handed me a meal with a big smile, it felt like meeting an angel. They lifted the whole atmosphere.”


A Decade of Steady Commitment

This year marked the 10th year that Shincheonji’s Chungju Volunteer Group has supported this event. Since 2014, they’ve been faithfully working with the Chungju Lawn Bowls Federation for the Disabled, volunteering twice a year as part of their ongoing “Pinky Finger Campaign.”

Recognizing this decade-long dedication, the Federation’s President Lee Sang-yong announced plans to present the group with a plaque of appreciation.
He noted,

“Thanks to Shincheonji’s cheerful volunteers, the event ran smoothly once again. We are truly grateful.”


Toward an Inclusive and Caring Society

A competition official commented,

“From start to finish, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group worked with professionalism and care. We trusted them completely.”

The Chungju branch representative added,

“As members of the local community, we will continue to serve wherever we can. We hope to keep participating in events like this to help build a more inclusive society.”

Whether through meals, kind words, or steady support, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group showed that true connection comes not from ability, but from love.


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