On February 10, 2025, the Northern Asia-Pacific Division (NSD) held the 7th batch PCM Missionary Dispatch Service and the 6th batch Missionary Homecoming Service. Around 60 people attended the event, including five newly commissioned 7th batch missionaries and nine returning 6th batch missionaries.
The ceremony proceeded in the following order: Opening Prayer, Welcome Speech, Testimonies, Mission Reports, Award of Appreciation Plaques, Pinning Ceremony, Encouragement Speech, Letter Reading, and Sermon.
In his welcome speech, Choi HoYoung, Youth Ministries director of the NSD, expressed his hope that the event would serve as a blessing and warm reception for the returning missionaries and a source of encouragement and support for the newly sent ones.
Kim SoYeon and Inana, 6th batch missionaries who served at Sanmin Church, shared their experiences during the testimony session. Kim SoYeon reflected, “In a time when many say ‘there is no truth,’ meeting fellow young believers has been a great source of strength.” Inana added, “Through the PCM ministry, many have come to know Jesus truly, and I hope this ministry continues to grow.”
Jeon JooHyuk, who served at Pingzhen Church, then presented a mission report for the 6th-batch missionaries, highlighting their focus on evangelism, volunteer work, and building relationships with the local church members.
Following the report, Kim YoHan, President of the NSD, presented appreciation plaques to the 6th-batch missionaries and officially commissioned the 7th-batch missionaries through a pinning ceremony. and Jacob Ko, Health Ministry director of the NSD, addressed the new missionaries, saying, “Thank you for choosing to dedicate a year to mission work in Taiwan. I sincerely pray that 2025 will be a precious and joyful year for you.”
During a heartfelt moment, missionary Lim YeHeon read a letter to his parents, saying, “I sometimes feel afraid to go to an unfamiliar place, but I believe that God knows my heart and will prepare everything for me.” This letter deeply moved the audience, including his father, Elder Lim HoSung, who responded, “I believe that the God who called you to this mission will continue to guide you. If you always pray and rely on Him, He will strengthen you.”
Pastor Kim YoHan shared in his sermon, “We all have barriers in our hearts. We must break these barriers through active listening, understanding, empathy, and acceptance.” Citing 2 Corinthians 2:15, “For we are the fragrance of Christ before God,” he encouraged the missionaries, saying, “Though your mission field may not be easy, God will take responsibility for the results. May your presence and actions leave a lasting fragrance in the hearts of those you meet.”
The ceremony concluded with Pastor Kim’s benediction, and the following day, the 7th-batch missionaries departed for Taiwan to begin their mission work.
List of 7th batch PCM Missionaries and Their Mission Fields
- Kim, Ju El – Hualien
- Koo, Yu Jin – Louzhou
- Hwang, Hee Eun – Shalu
- Lim, Ha Heon – Sanmin
- Lim, Ye Heon – Xindian