The Healing Hands, a medical volunteer club under the Saint Luke Society, held its 6th new member orientation on April 4 at the City Hall annex. The Saint Luke Society is a Christian medical mission organization affiliated with the Communion of Churches in Korea (CCIK) and the Evangelical Medical Association of Korea (EMAK), and since 2002, it has been consistently engaged in gospel outreach, missions, and medical service.
On this day, Dr. Myungseop Shin emphasized to the new students that cultivating a spirit of service during one’s school years enriches life and gives it deeper meaning, and he shared the founding vision of Healing Hands. This was followed by Dr. Jiye Kim, who explained the history of the Saint Luke Society and Healing Hands.
Since beginning medical outreach in 2006, the Saint Luke Society has received recognition for its contributions, including awards from the Seongdong District Office, the Seoul Metropolitan Government, and the Ministry of Health and Welfare. It has also received a plaque of appreciation from the CCIK. Furthermore, it has established cooperative partnerships through MOUs with various organizations, including churches within the Presbyterian denomination, Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary, Campus Evangelical Incubating, the Mongolian Evangelical Alliance, and the Evangelical Fellowship of India.
Healing Hands began in 2018, and a nationwide network of university clubs was formed in 2021. On this day, Team Leader Choongshin Jung introduced new members to the various activities of Healing Hands, including overseas and domestic medical missions, as well as reading clubs and seminars.
Additionally, comedian Lee Sang-hoon was appointed as a promotional ambassador for Healing Hands. He also delivered a “Youth Lecture,” sharing a message of hope with the students.
Healing Hands plans to continue various volunteer activities this year, and in August, it is scheduled to carry out a medical mission in Mongolia in partnership with the Mongolian Evangelical Alliance.