'Donor Appreciation Day' Event Held, Supporting Construction of Children's Missionary Center in Ecuador
The Southeast Supporters Committee of Korean American Food for the Hungry International hosted a meaningful 'Donor Appreciation Day' event at the TPC Sugarloaf Clubhouse on Thursday, October 16, 2025, inviting its supporters. The event served as a platform to emphasize the importance of gospel proclamation and share the vision for building a 'Children's Missionary Center' in Ecuador.
Attendees of Southeast Supporters Committee of Friends of Hope 'Donor Appreciation Day' event take a group photo at the Sugarloaf Country Clubhouse on Thursday, the 16th. Pastors, donors, and mission workers joined the event to share the vision of gospel ministry and sharing.
Message and Vision Sharing
Sermon: Pastor Cho Young-cheon of Atlanta Sae Church delivered a sermon titled 'The Way to Revive the Church,' emphasizing the importance of missions by illustrating how persecution of the church ultimately served as an opportunity for the gospel to spread.
Keynote Presentation: Missionary Lee Sang-pil, a staff member of KAFHI USA, presented on the theme of 'Gospel and Bread.' He shared his realization that providing food to children in mission fields is the 'first' step, similar to Jesus' miracle of the feeding of the five thousand.
Left: Pastor Cho Young-cheon, Senior Pastor of Sae Church in Atlanta, Right: Missionary Lee Sang-pil, KAFHI USA
Vision Shared for Ecuador Missionary Center Construction
Chapter Head Lee Chang-hyang announced that approximately $300,000 is needed for the construction of the 'Children's Missionary Center' in Ecuador. She stated that the funds raised at the appreciation event would be used to support the center's construction.
Left: Pastor Son Jung-hoon, Senior Pastor of Atlanta Korean Presbyterian Church (AKPC), Right: Pastor Choi Seung-hyuk, Senior Pastor of Atlanta Promise Church
New Board Chairman Appointed and Appreciation Plaques Awarded
KAFHI USA presented a letter of appointment to Nam Bum-jin, the new Chairman of the Board. Chairman Nam accepted the position, citing KAFHI USA's transparent operations, which prioritize missionaries, and the promising 'Youth Expectation Volunteer Corps' program, which fully sponsors the living expenses of young short-term missionaries (6 months to a year).
During the event, appreciation was shown to Advisors Lee Moo-hee and Lee Ha-soon, who received plaques recognizing their dedication and service.
Left: Secretary-General Jung Seung-ho (right) presents a certificate of appreciation to Nam Bum-jin (left), the new Chairman of the Board for the Southeast Supporters Committee of Friends of Hope.
Right: Secretary-General Jung Seung-ho (right) presents a plaque of appreciation to Lee Moo-hee (left), Advisor for the Southeast Supporters Committee of Friends of Hope.
KAFHI Partnership
KAFHI USA continues its ministry of bringing hope to the least reached people through its partnership with Food for the Hungry International Korea (KHFI).
