Letters from Morning Calm Korea

Our homes are special places where we can unwind after a long day and find comfort and rest. They are where we recharge both physically and emotionally, and where we carry on with our everyday lives. That is why even a small change at home can make a bigger difference than we might expect. Fresh wallpaper and a tidier living space can transform the entire atmosphere of a home. :) Such improvements can be especially meaningful and welcome to neighbors who need support in improving their living conditions. With this spirit of care in mind, the Bucheon Chapter of the Shincheonji Volunteer Group continues to support local residents through a variety of community service activities.     Wallpapering Volunteer Work to Improve a Neighbor’s Living Environment   According to a report published on the 12th, the Bucheon Chapter of the Shincheonji Volunteer Group carried out wallpapering work at a home in Ojeong-dong to improve the living conditions of a household that include...

Imagine feeling helpless every time you have to fill out a simple form at the bank, constantly worrying about how others might react. It is difficult to fully understand that frustration unless you have experienced it yourself.   Kim Nam-sun, a 77-year-old church member from Gwangju, South Korea, could barely write her own name just over a decade ago. After losing her parents at a young age, she never had the opportunity to learn how to read and write Korean.   Even when she attended a traditional church, she always carried her Bible with her. Whenever the pastor asked the congregation to turn to a particular chapter and verse, she could not find it on her own and had to rely on the person sitting next to her to open the Bible for her. Still, she loved singing hymns so much that she even joined the church choir. She seems to have been a cheerful and bold-hearted person. Then, at the age of 60, she finally learned to read and write Korean. What's interesting is that s...