On February 10, 2025, the Northern Asia-Pacific Division (NSD) held its seventh Public Campus Ministries Missionary Dispatch Service and the sixth Missionary Homecoming Service. Around 60 people attended the event, including five newly commissioned missionaries and nine returning missionaries.

In his welcome speech, Choi HoYoung, the NSD's Youth Ministries director, 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, missionaries who served at Sanmin Seventh-day Adventist Church in South Korea, shared their experiences during the testimony session.

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, a missionary, then presented a mission report for the returning 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 returning group of missionaries and officially commissioned the new missionaries through a pinning ceremony.

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.”

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.”

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 YoHan’s benediction, and the following day, the new missionaries departed for Taiwan to begin their mission work.

The original article was published on the Northern Asia-Pacific Division website.