There's nothing quite like a classic kiwi working bee to help a mate out. The wonderful thing about volunteering is that it strips away any form of discrimination and is fueled by love and power of community.
Earlier last month on the 5th, a group of Shincheonji volunteers spent time working with 7 groups in neighbouring areas in Korea. They rolled out again in force on the 15th as 30 volunteers from Shincheonji visited an onion farm in Punggak-myeon, Cheongdo.
[On 15of of June, Shincheonji volunteers Daegu branch is digging onions, visiting Punggak-myeon, Cheongdo Gyeongbuk. The owner of onion farm is having hard time in getting helps. Picture provided by Shincheonji volunteers]
During this time, the kaupapa of the community work is ‘sharing love and helping farming campaign’ in Punggak-myeon, Cheongdo Gyeongbuk.
Volunteers were sought after due to the toil farmers were in as they faced difficulties in getting farm hands on board. In response, 30 members from Shincheonji rolled up their sleeves and put in the mahi despite burning 30 degree heat.
[On 15th of June, Shincheonji volunteers Daegu branch is helping harvest of onion in Punggak-myeon, Cheongdo Gyeongbuk. Picture provided by Shincheonji volunteers]
Farm owner, Song Young Gil, shared his appreication, “I was in trouble getting help at the time of harvesting onion. Shincheonji volunteers visited here just in time and helped harvesting."
Also on the 5th, Shincheonji volunteers visited a farm in Suri-ri Guji-myeon Dalseong-gun Daegu and helped to harvest garlic since the owner of the farm is also struggling to find help with his harvest - see the image below.
[Shincheonji volunteers Daegu branch is helping to harvest garlic in Suri-ri Guji-myeon Dalseong-gun Daegu. This volunteer work was held in association with 7 other groups from neighbor borough and district including Dalseong-gun. <Picture provided = Shincheonji volunteers Daegu branch>]
Another campaign that the volunteer group is implementing on a nation level is, ‘Hello, reaction’.
Choi Myung Seok, branch manager of Shincheonji volunteers, said “Shincheonji church will continue helping farms which is under hard time getting help. Also, we will communicate and cooperate more with local community."
[Shincheonji volunteers Daegu branch is helping to harvest garlic in Suri-ri Guji-myeon Dalseong-gun Daegu. This volunteer work was held in association with 7 other groups from neighbor borough and district including Dalseong-gun. <Picture provided = Shincheonji volunteers Daegu branch>]
[Shincheonji volunteers Daegu branch is helped to harvest garlic in Suri-ri Guji-myeon Dalseong-gun Daegu. After volunteering with 7 other groups from neighbor borough and district including Dalseong-gun, they are taking picture. <Picture provided = Shincheonji volunteers Daegu branch>]
Seeing the change progress in the way this volunteer group is taking ownership of their country and serving its people is something I earnestly hope that all countries focus more on doing. Considering the peoples hearts despite the fact that Korea is still technically a country at war makes me wonder more about the way of peace and how their actions reflect the importance of unity, of kotahitanga.
It is always ourselves that must change first for anything else to come into play and all around New Zealand are opportunities to also make change for the better. As mentioned in an earlier post regarding the Bible Lifestyle, I would love to encourage you to seek out how spiritual equilibrium can be the turning point for seeing change in the external workings in your life such as your attitude, relationships, and work life.
Nga mihi e hoa!
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