Putting Down Smartphones to Make Eye Contact: Shincheonji Gwacheon Church Hosts "Daddy, Let’s Play!" Family Picnic

In an age dominated by standardized toys and digital screens, a heartwarming scene unfolded at Chomakgol Ecological Park in Gyeonggi Province. On May 23rd, the Gwacheon Church of the John Tribe of Shincheonji successfully hosted "Daddy, Let’s Play!"—a special family picnic designed to strengthen the bonds between fathers and their children through raw, screen-free interaction. Screen-Free Joy in the Great Outdoors The event welcomed approximately 30 families , including preschoolers and elementary students, who stepped away from their busy routines to embrace nature. The program was carefully curated to encourage physical touch and teamwork: The Treasure Hunt: Children and fathers navigated forest paths and bushes hand-in-hand, fostering a shared sense of achievement as they uncovered hidden slips of paper. "Catch Daddy!": A high-energy game of tag across a wide lawn that left both fathers and children delightfully out of breath, resting side-by-side on the grass...
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Youth Volunteers in Gunsan Lead Blood Donation Efforts Amid National Shortage

On August 29, 2025, the Gunsan Branch of We Are One, a youth volunteer group affiliated with Shincheonji Church of Jesus, joined the nationwide “We Are Red” blood donation campaign, helping address Korea’s critical summer blood shortage.

Over 200 Donations Completed Since July

Since July 28, the Gunsan Branch has recorded 206 successful blood donations, including 35 on August 29 alone. The initiative was conducted in partnership with the Korean Red Cross Jeonbuk Blood Center, operating a mobile blood bus in front of Shincheonji Gunsan Church.

In addition to donating, participants chose to contribute their blood donation certificates, raising funds worth approximately 1 million KRW to support patients in financial need.


Voices from the Campaign

One young donor, Kim Ji-eun (22), shared:

“During my last attempt my blood levels were too low. This time I managed my health with supplements and exercise so I could donate successfully.”

A citizen who witnessed the campaign remarked:

“I’ve seen people line up for restaurants, but never for blood donation. These young volunteers are an inspiring example of selfless giving.”


Building on a Record of Service

The Gunsan Branch has run quarterly blood donation campaigns since July 2023, with:

  • 488 donors in late 2023

  • 325 donors in early 2024

  • 382 donors in late 2024

The 2025 campaign will continue through October, ensuring supplies remain stable during the upcoming holiday season.

A branch representative said:

“Many members prepared their health carefully and even tried again after failed attempts. Through this campaign, we hope to spread a sustainable culture of donation in our community.”

Strengthening the Culture of Life-Saving

The efforts of We Are One’s Gunsan Branch demonstrate how youth-driven volunteerism can ease recurring summer shortages and promote a broader culture of life-sharing in Korean society.

Source: https://vo.la/dyjswTs

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  1. Noah Brown2025년 9월 4일 오전 8:11

    This is an unprecedented life-giving service and sacrifice made by the members of #ShincheonjiChurch in Korea. In the UK, the National Health Service (NHS) has issued an appeal for one million donors to come forward to give blood and alleviate the current blood shortage. Let's emulate the example here in the UK 🩸

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