Category: NSD News

Ordination Ceremony Honors 12 Pastors in Pakistan

On December 5, 2024, the Pakistan Union Section held a memorable ordination ceremony for 12 pastors, marking a significant milestone in their spiritual and ministerial journey. The event was organized by the Northern Asia-Pacific Division…

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Empowering Church Leaders Through Certification Programs in Pakistan

On November 26, 2024, a special certification program for deacons and elders was conducted in Lahore and Karachi under the Pakistan Union Section. The event brought together local church leaders for an inspiring and educational…

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Jacob Ko Ordained for Pastoral Ministry at Paju International Church

On Sabbath, January 11, 2025, Paju International Church hosted the ordination service for Elder Jacob Ko (柯爭光). The Northern Asia-Pacific Division (NSD) had previously resolved during its executive committee meeting in November 2024 to appoint…

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Echoes of Grace Hiroshima Saniku Gakuin’s Musical Ministry in Imabari

On November 23, 2024, the Handbell Choir from Hiroshima Saniku Gakuin High School, located in Mihara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, visited Imabari Seventh-day Adventist Church for a special concert. Twelve students and three teachers participated, delivering…

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Calling for Intercessory Prayer for the Victims of the Muan Airport Accident and Their Families

On December 29, 2024, at approximately 9:03 AM, Jeju Air Flight 2216, departing from Bangkok, Thailand, crashed while landing at Muan International Airport. Out of the 181 passengers on board, 179 tragically lost their lives,…

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Sahmyook University Holds Memorial Service for Missionary George Sherdain Haley

George Sherdain Haley, known in Korea by his Korean name Ha JungSik, was a key figure in establishing Sahmyook University’s dairy processing business and stabilizing its finances during the 1960s and 1970s. On October 6,…

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NSD Member Countries Reflect and Plan Together at Year-End Meetings

The Northern Asia-Pacific Division (NSD) member countries held their 2024 Year-End Meetings to discuss fellowship, strategic planning, and spiritual renewal. These meetings allowed church leaders, members, and guests to unite to advance their shared mission.…

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The Impact of the Massage and Hydrotherapy Seminar in Nepal

The Massage and Hydrotherapy Seminar held from November 24 to 27, 2024 in Banepa, Nepal, marked a new chapter for the Nepal Church’s health ministries. Jacob Ko, Director of the Health Ministries of the Northern…

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Honoring Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Nepal

World Orphans and Vulnerable Children’s Day serves as a reminder of the unfortunate reality that many children across the globe are living in dire conditions due to factors such as war, natural disasters, disease, and…

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The PCM of Sanmin Church Yields Abundant Fruit

The PCM (Public Campus Ministries) mission of Sanmin Church has again borne abundant fruit this year. On Sabbath, November 16, 2024, an inspiring baptism ceremony was held for two young individuals, Wang Shiwei and Li…

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