[Regarding Chairman’s Sentencing from the First Trial] We welcome the court’s decision that found Chairman Lee innocent of the charge regarding the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act. However, we find the court’s decision that acknowledged criminality in other charges, including embezzlement, deeply regrettable and disappointing. For the charges that have not been ruled innocent, we plan to actively prove his innocence through the appeals process, and stand trial before a court of law once again. On a separate note, we promise to continue in our effort to end the COVID-19 pandemic, and diligently serve as light and salt of the world. Lastly, we apologize to the citizens of this nation for causing worries and concerns regarding this matter. 13 January 2021 The General Assembly Headquarters Shincheonji Church of Jesus
Shincheonji Church of Jesus hosted an Online Prayer Meeting for All Congregation Members for an End to COVID-19 on September 2nd (Wed) at the Wednesday Service. The prayer meeting was held to encourage the government, KCDC (Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), and medical staff who have been suffering from extreme fatigue due to the sharp incline of COVID-19 infection and the resulting economic and social crises among citizens. At the prayer meeting, more than 200,000 congregation members of Shincheonji Church of Jesus prayed wholeheartedly for △ A global end to COVID-19 △ The government, KCDC, and medical staff △ Infected patients and people who have lost loved ones to COVID-19 △ People throughout the world who are in distress because of COVID-19 △ Completion of treatment for COVID-19 △ A call for repentance and forgiveness for the deliberate and undeliberate sin caused by congregation members and others. Compassion, love, and unity among people are desperately ne