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Our history

Since 2002, Hyosarang Mission has served seniors, families, and the next generation through education, community service, and missions.

2026

  1. January 132026 New Year's celebration.
  2. February 10Senior College spring semester opened.
  3. February 20–23Volunteer team performed nanta, harmonica, and aerophone at the 40th anniversary of Tucson–Sierra Vista Korean Presbyterian Church in Arizona.
  4. March 25Visited the Korean War Veterans Memorial to honor the sacrifice of American service members.
  5. April 2513th contest awards: 35 students; certificates from U.S. Representative Young Kim, State Senator Steven Choi, and Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva.
  6. May 28Spring semester closing ceremony and student showcase.
  7. June 9–1013 students served on a mission to Ensenada, Mexico: a nursing home, a women's rehabilitation center, and a public elementary school.
  8. June 20First graduation of Hyosarang Bible College: five students completed the two-year Bible Chronology Program.

2025

  1. January 62025 New Year's celebration.
  2. February 11Senior College spring semester opened.
  3. April 2612th contest awards: 104 students; certificates from U.S. Representatives Young Kim and Michelle Steel, State Senator Steven Choi, Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva, and Buena Park Mayor Joyce Ahn.
  4. May 21–2218 students served on a mission to Ensenada, Mexico: a nursing home, a women's rehabilitation center, and a public elementary school.
  5. May 29Spring semester closing ceremony and student showcase.
  6. July 23–25Senior summer Vacation Bible School.
  7. August 12Senior College fall semester opened.
  8. November 25Fall semester closing ceremony and student showcase.
  9. December 2–419 students served on another mission to Ensenada, Mexico.

2024

  1. February 13Senior College spring semester opened.
  2. April 2011th contest: 77 students (33 writing, 44 drawing); awards presented by U.S. Representative Michelle Steel.
  3. May 30Senior College spring semester completed.
  4. June 1Coram Deo Choir founded.
  5. June 26–27Short-term mission to Ensenada, Mexico.

2023

  1. February 7Senior College spring semester opened.
  2. April 2210th contest: 54 students; awards presented by U.S. Representative Young Kim.
  3. May 25Senior College spring semester completed.
  4. June 12–13Short-term mission to Ensenada, Mexico.
  5. August 8Senior College fall semester opened.
  6. November 30Senior College fall semester completed.
  7. December 5–6Short-term mission to Ensenada, Mexico.
  8. December 18First Rodem Tree Choir Year-End Music Festival.
  9. December 26Year-end and New Year fellowship with students and volunteers.

2022

  1. March 6Senior College spring semester opened in Buena Park.
  2. June 189th contest: 56 students (23 writing, 33 drawing); awards presented by U.S. Representative Michelle Steel; 26 student volunteers received volunteer service awards.
  3. July 5Senior College spring semester completed.
  4. August 13Senior College fall semester opened.

2021

  1. April 258th American Youth Identity Writing & Drawing Contest awards: 57 students (23 writing, 34 drawing).
  2. May 30Weekly online YouTube classes concluded.
  3. August 6Fall semester opened with in-person classes in Buena Park.
  4. November 25Senior College fall semester completed.

2020

  1. February 1Senior College spring semester opened in Buena Park.
  2. February 28In-person classes paused because of COVID-19.
  3. August 25Weekly online classes on YouTube began.

2019

  1. February 5Senior College spring semester opened.
  2. March 14Spring outing to the poppy fields at Lake Elsinore.
  3. April 67th contest awards: 65 students; awards presented by Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva and OC Supervisor Michelle Steel.
  4. May 28–29Two-day short-term mission to Ensenada, Mexico.
  5. May 29Senior College spring semester completed.
  6. August 6Senior College fall semester opened.
  7. August 21Presidential Volunteer Service Award to three adult volunteers.
  8. November 30Senior College fall semester completed.

2018

  1. January 16Senior College spring semester opened.
  2. February 24Presidential Volunteer Service Award ceremony and orientation with HEIVN: two Lifetime Achievement Awards plus Gold and Bronze awards for student volunteers.
  3. March 18Presidential Volunteer Service Award ceremony: four Gold Awards.
  4. June 166th contest awards at Fullerton Presbyterian Church: 66 students.
  5. August 4Presidential Volunteer Service Award ceremony at Saeyoung Church: one Lifetime Achievement and eight Gold Awards.
  6. August 7Senior College fall semester opened.
  7. September 25Two-day short-term mission to a nursing home in Ensenada, Mexico.
  8. November 29Senior College fall semester completed.

2017

  1. April 225th contest awards: 56 students; guests included Assemblymembers Steven Choi, Sharon Quirk-Silva, and Philip Chen, and OC Supervisor Michelle Steel.
  2. June 33rd Senior College graduation: 22 students.
  3. August 8Senior College fall semester opened.
  4. August 15Recognized as a Presidential Volunteer Service Award Certifying Organization.
  5. November 2621 students graduated from Greenfield Senior Bible College.
  6. November 30Senior College fall semester completed.
  7. December 10A volunteer received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award.

2016

  1. June 114th contest awards: 68 students; Assemblymember Young Kim presented awards.
  2. December 5Scholarships for 22 multicultural students in need.
  3. December 11Parents' Love Praise Festival with nine performing teams.

2015

  1. June 133rd contest awards: 104 students; U.S. Representative Young Kim presented awards.
  2. July 93rd class of Hyosarang Senior College opened under the new name.
  3. November 30Scholarships for 22 multicultural students in need.

2014

  1. February 4U.S. citizenship class opened at Hyosarang Mission in Buena Park.
  2. March 23Community Service Award from California State Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva.
  3. April 20Registration opened for the 2nd Youth Filial Piety Contest.
  4. June 72nd contest awards: 66 students; Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva presented awards to 26.
  5. December 1Scholarships for 22 multicultural students in need.

2013

  1. July 15Registration opened for the 1st American Youth Filial Piety Writing & Drawing Contest.
  2. September 141st Youth Filial Piety Contest awards: 54 students recognized.
  3. December 2Scholarships for 22 multicultural students in need.
  4. December 3Certificate of Appreciation from the ABC Unified School District Superintendent.

2012

  1. February 4U.S. citizenship class opened at Jesus Vision Church.
  2. April 22 – May 9Drama ministry for seniors living alone, presented at three churches.
  3. November 98th annual scholarship ceremony: 25 multicultural students.

2011

  1. March 28Office moved to Buena Park, California.
  2. September 21Name changed from Filial Duty Mission to Hyosarang Mission; nonprofit registration completed under the new name.
  3. November 28Scholarships for 23 multicultural students; Certificate of Appreciation from the Mayor of Cerritos.
  4. December 28Published 5,000 copies of the first Hyosarang Mission booklet.

2010

  1. March 10Filial Piety Campaign launched with a special worship service.
  2. November 28Scholarships for 22 multicultural students in need.
  3. December 15Free after-school program on character and filial piety concluded.

2009

  1. November 16First Family Relationship Restoration Program: 25 families over two weeks.
  2. December 11Second session of the Family Relationship Restoration Program completed.
  3. December 13Scholarships for 21 multicultural students in need.

2008

  1. December 44th annual scholarship program: 22 multicultural students in need.

2007

  1. June 24Second class of Senior Filial Piety University graduated (11 students).
  2. September 9Free after-school program on filial piety for elementary students began.
  3. December 13rd regional joint scholarship program: 23 multicultural students in need.

2006

  1. May 6Senior Filial Piety University outdoor worship service.
  2. August 1Free community health screenings began every Saturday.
  3. November 30Completed a four-month free medical care program for the community.

2005

  1. May 93rd International Mother's Day Celebration for 300+ multicultural seniors.
  2. July 27First 12 students graduated from Senior Filial Piety University.
  3. September 9Second class of Senior Filial Piety University opened with 62 students.
  4. September 16Chuseok thanksgiving worship at Paramount Nursing Home.

2004

  1. April 18Certificate of Appreciation from Paramount Convalescent Hospital for volunteer ministry.
  2. November 14Thanksgiving worship and fellowship at Paramount Nursing Home.

2003

  1. March 2Senior Filial Piety University opened its two-year program with 65 students.
  2. May 112nd International Mother's Day Celebration for 300+ multicultural seniors at the Norwalk Senior Center.
  3. May 13International Mother's Day Celebration at the Norwalk Senior Center, sharing Korean traditions with 300+ participants.
  4. May 30Certificate of Appreciation from the City of Norwalk for community service.

2002

  1. June 15Positive Church was established in Norwalk, California.
  2. August 15Positive Church's Filial Duty Mission (Hyo-do Mission) was registered as a nonprofit.
  3. October 15Inaugural worship service and celebration of the Filial Duty Mission.
  4. November 7Weekly nursing-home ministry began at Paramount Nursing Home and continues today.