A Gentle Footstep Toward Heroes: "Thank You for Remembering Us"

Between September 3 and 22, 2026, 202 Volunteers from 10 Shincheonji Volunteer Group Branches Nationwide Honored 2,498 National Veterans and Fallen Heroes Through Food Deliveries, Headstone Cleaning, and Personalized Care Ahead of Chuseok. In September, ahead of Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving), a warm greeting echoed through the home of a national veteran in Wonju. Volunteers arrived bearing gifts of handcrafted holiday food. "You made this yourself?" the elderly veteran asked, a smile spreading across his face as he received the songpyeon (half-moon rice cakes), jeon (fritters), and sikhye (rice punch). "Having young people visit and listen to my old stories brings great joy and gratitude." This small moment was just one instance from a massive nationwide outreach. From September 3 to 22, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group hosted 11 tailored patriotic volunteer events across 10 regions: Seosan, Cheongju, Asan, Dongjak, Daejeon, Tongyeong, East Busan, Sokcho, Won...

Shincheonji Baseball Team Claims Victory at National Amateur Championship

The Shincheonji Church of Jesus (Chairman: Man Hee Lee) celebrated a remarkable sporting achievement as its baseball team “Headquarter” took first place at the 16th Korea Sports Association National Amateur Baseball Tournament (Division II), held in Hoengseong, Gangwon Province, from September 20–28.

This annual tournament, hosted by the Korea Baseball Softball Association and supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Korea Sports Promotion Foundation, and the Korean Sports Association, is considered one of the premier competitions for amateur baseball enthusiasts in Korea. Over 800 players representing 30 regional teams participated this year.


A Road to Victory

Headquarter advanced to the finals with dominant performances, defeating Seoul Blitz 11–2 in the quarterfinals and overcoming Boseong Magic in the semifinals.

In the championship match, Headquarter took an early 2–0 lead, extended it with a three-run homer in the fourth inning, and held off a late rally from Gongju City to secure a 5–3 win.

Multiple Honors Awarded

Beyond the championship trophy, the team swept individual awards including Best Pitcher, MVP, Best Manager, and Contribution Award.

Head Coach Ahn Jun-gyeom credited the win to discipline and unity:

“With strong spirit and perfect teamwork, our players achieved this victory. We will continue to grow stronger and aim for international competitions.”


Building Youth Through Sports

Composed of Shincheonji youth members, the team trains twice a month with professional-style programs, emphasizing both athletic skill and teamwork. The Shincheonji Sports Department supports a variety of sports activities to promote healthy faith, fellowship, and community engagement.

This victory reflects not only athletic excellence but also the positive role of faith-based community sports in Korea.


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