Christian Ministries & Service

Awana is a worldwide, Bible-based discipleship program designed for children of all ages. At Seoul Foreign School, the Awana Club provides an opportunity for students in PreK 3 to Grade 5 / Foundation to Y6 to learn about the Scriptures with the goal of knowing, loving, and serving Jesus Christ, regardless of their backgrounds.

The club meets every Wednesday from 3:10 to 4:50 pm at the elementary school building. There are three components in the club activities: Large Group Time, Handbook Time, and Game Time. Each activity offers students the chance to learn about the Christian faith and encourages them to memorize Scripture. Students will also have the opportunity to celebrate their hard work during Awana Shop Day and the Award Ceremony at the end of each term.

The Awana Club is divided into four different groups by ages:

• PreK Cubbies: PreK 3-4 / Foundation

• Cubbies: Kindergarten / Y1

• Sparks: Grade 1-2 / Y2-3

• T&T: Grade 3-5 / Y4-6

Late bus is available for students in Grade 1/Y2 and above. (For regular bus takers)

Discipleship+ offers a fun, relational environment to engage in life, responding to a growing understanding of Jesus to any SFHS students on Thursdays, 3:30 - 5pm at SFS Chapel. Weekly gatherings include snacks, icebreakers, praise, message, and small group discussions led by student and adult leaders.

SFMS & SFBS provides a unique extracurricular opportunity through SWEP on Tuesdays 4:05 - 5pm for students and teachers to have a safe and fun place to explore, engage, and grow in their Christian faith. The program is called Youth LAB, and it will provide a student Bible for each participant to engage with the Bible through fun and relational ways.

Adult volunteers and high school leaders will lead each group with discussions, games, and meaningful activities to explore the Christian faith through the Bible. 

The annual all-school Hearts to Serve assembly brings the school together under the theme of developing a “heart to serve,” following the model of Christ as He came to serve.

This event gives opportunities to our students to share their experiences of serving others while partnering with local and international organizations and serves as a reminder that just one person can make a positive and lasting difference in the world.

The IMPACT is an outreach program, open to any middle school and Key Stage 3 students, held monthly on Tuesdays 3:15 - 5pm. Under the motto of “Be Inspired to IMPACT in Christ,” IMPACT provides an opportunity for students to know more about the Christian faith through personal stories while also building relationships with other peers through fun activities and food.

The Christian Ministries Leader meets weekly with a group of student leaders called Impact Student Leaders (ISL), in which they develop their skills of Christian leadership and plan larger outreach events for the rest of the MS/KS3 students.

Psalms is a non-audition choir for any SFHS students and SFS faculty and community members. Led by Alena Pyne, our Choir director, Psalms enjoy every Thursday evening (5:15 - 6:30pm), a time of fellowship, praise, and practice for the two annual concerts: School Wide Christmas Concert and High School Spring Concert. All are welcome! 

For more information, please visit our Psalms website.

United in Prayer takes place in September. Students and staff gather on the field for scripture reading and prayer. During this schoolwide gathering, the SFS community joins in prayer for the world, the nation of Korea, SFS, and our friends and families. Prayers are offered from every age group and in several languages, representing the international diversity of SFS.

Shalom Vida Nueva is a retreat open to any English-speaking high school students around Seoul to explore Christian faith through talks, discussions, and fun activities throughout the weekend. Usually held during Thanksgiving and Easter weekends, thirty-six new members are invited to attend, and previous attendees and adults prepare and lead each retreat.

For more information and 24/7 online registration, please visit Shalom Vida Nueva website.

Dedicated to the service of others" - SFS Mission in Action

The 30 Hour Famine at SFS exists to increase awareness through experiencing real hunger that millions of children around the world go through every day and tying the lessons to our local context through collaborative effort between Famine Student Leaders & adult leaders for MS/KS3 students.

Participants are encouraged to join in a 30 hour fast to understand with world hunger. Activities and discussion times are organized throughout a day event, led by trained high school leaders, called Famine Student Leaders.

For more information, please visit the SFS 30 Hour Famine website.

Throughout the year, SFS contributes service, fundraising and support for the following organizations in Korea:

• SFS Community Partners List

Partnerships with these local organizations provide service and learning opportunities for our students. Our goal is to leave a lasting impact on the lives of underprivileged children, families and the elderly in our local and international communities.