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Spreading Chuseok Warmth Across South Korea: Shincheonji Volunteer Group Honors Veterans and Supports Local Neighbors in Daejeon, Gunsan, and Mokpo

As South Korea prepares for Chuseok —the nation's mid-autumn harvest festival dedicated to family, reflection, and gratitude—the Shincheonji Volunteer Group engaged in heartfelt community outreach across the country. From cleaning national cemetery gravesites to delivering home-cooked holiday meals and comforting traditional market vendors, branches in Daejeon, Gunsan, and Mokpo demonstrated how faith translates into practical love and patriotism. Daejeon: Honoring 2,000 Fallen Heroes at National Cemetery On September 17, 33 volunteers—including 13 young adults—from the Daejeon Branch gathered at the Daejeon National Cemetery under the theme "Hero Stories: Let’s Remember Our Heroes!" Over two dedicated hours, volunteers carefully polished 2,000 gravestones in Soldiers' Cemetery Section 3, tidying the surrounding grounds before paying solemn respects to fallen service members. A visiting family member from Cheonan expressed deep appreciation: "Thank you for taki...

3 Years, 110 Plogging Drives: How Shincheonji Andre Church Cultivates Four-Seasons Community Warmth and True Partnership in Busan

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True peace and human warmth do not bloom in grand speeches or public display; they take root in the simple act of bending down to pick up litter in a neighborhood alley, sharing warm rice cakes during cold holidays, and listening attentively to local concerns. In Dong-gu, Busan, Shincheonji Church of Jesus, Andre Tribe (Andre Church) , has been exemplifying this practical philosophy of peace. Beyond simple charitable events, Andre Church’s continuous community service over the past three years has evolved into a masterclass in genuine, partner-based mutual growth. Consistency Over Showmanship: 110 Environmental Cleanups Over 3 Years The defining strength of Andre Church’s community outreach is its unwavering consistency. Over the past three years, church volunteers have conducted 110 plogging (picking up trash while jogging) sessions in Dong-gu and near the Andre Training Center. In a recent drive titled "Dong-gu Rang Jupging," over 80 students and teachers gathered to clea...