Volunteer Service Review
Love and happiness increase as much as we share. Shall we listen to vivid stories about volunteer services?
A Noble Spirit of Volunteerism
The Church of God Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group (ASEZ WAO) members carried out a beach cleanup at Cancabato Bay in Tacloban, Philippines. The wet sand was soggy like a mudflat, and we had no tools—no gloves, no tongs. I…
Go Na-yeong from Gongju, Korea
The Impact of Good Deeds
In celebration of Earth Day (April 22), we carried out a cleanup activity on Randle Avenue in the Bronx. Along with about 50 members of ASEZ, the university student volunteer group of the Church of God, local residents and representatives…
Kim Geun-u from Bronx, NY, U.S.
An Act for Myself
I participated in a volunteer activity in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. It was part of the “Mother’s Street” cleanup campaign, held with the heart of a mother to care for the global environment. Local ASEZ members, along with male adults, female…
Han Sun-ju from Daegu, Korea
Cleaning Even the Hidden Corners
During the school break, the Church of God University Student Volunteer Group (ASEZ) carried out a street cleanup in Christchurch, New Zealand. The event was especially meaningful as it brought together not only ASEZ members from Korea, but also a…
Gahng Ryun-gi from Seoul, Korea
Joyful Even in the Rain
On a cloudy and chilly Sunday, the weather forecast predicted a 90% chance of rain right at the time we were scheduled to carry out a street cleanup. We were concerned about whether the activity could go ahead as planned.…
Tapiwa Toruvanda from Harare, Zimbabwe
Creating a Future Free of Crime
ASEZ, the university student volunteer group of the Church of God, identifies global issues and puts creative solutions into practice. On this occasion, we visited elementary, middle, and high schools near our campuses and conducted “Reduce Crime Together (RCT) School,”…
ASEZ from Dong-A University and Busan Health University, Korea
Planting Gratitude and Joy in the Rain
In early July 2024, around 80 members of the Syari Church in Gangtok, Sikkim, India, participated in a tree-planting activity to combat climate change and prevent desertification. The Forest Department provided 210 saplings to support the effort. Although the planting…
Syari Church, Gangtok, SK, India
Opening Hearts With a Heartfelt Snack
I have been working at a freight transportation company with about 70 employees for five years. While I don’t face major difficulties in my work, I’ve always pondered how I could reveal the glory of God in the workplace. Then,…
Kim Hyeon-hwa from Hamburg, Germany
Words Are Mightier Than the Sword
When I was in high school, I often saw university student members of the Church of God University Student Volunteer Group (ASEZ) actively engaging in diverse volunteer activities. Watching them inspired me, and I promised myself that I would definitely…
Choi Eun-bi from Incheon, Korea
For a Better Life
I often volunteer as a teaching assistant for computer classes at an organization that supports the well-being of foreigners. These classes, designed for adult learners, proceed slowly, focusing on basic knowledge and practical exercises tailored to the students’ skill levels.…
Jeong So-yeong from Hwaseong, Korea
A Grown Tree
The Church of God Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group (ASEZ WAO) carried out a tree-planting activity. Members from the Chungnam region gathered in Cheongso-myeon, Boryeong City, each holding a hoe in one hand and a bag of saplings in the…
Ha Jun-seok from Cheonan, Korea
Spreading Hope Across the Globe by Erasing Plastic Footprints
More than 330 members of the Gangbuk Central Church Association carried out the “Erasing Plastic Footprints” campaign around the Jungnangcheon and Uicheon Streams in Seoul. This volunteer activity was part of the “Global Hope Challenge,” held in celebration of the…
Kim Ju-yeong from Seoul, Korea
A Truly Valuable Education
For students in the Church of God, the most anticipated time during school breaks is likely the student camp. Among the many programs offered, such as Bible studies, character education, volunteer work, and hands-on learning, my favorite activity is environmental…
Bae Sani-a from Daegu, Korea
Joy Upon Joy
I actively participate in the church’s regular volunteer services. Recently, I joined a drainage maintenance activity. I had come across news reports stating that blocked drains could cause flooding during the monsoon season, so this was a perfectly timed effort…
Kim Sun-jeong from Gumi, Korea
Supporters Open People’s Minds Joyfully and Excitedly
We, the young adults of the Cape Town Church, participated in the Cape Peninsula Marathon as supporters. Our duty was to hand out bottles of water from the drinking fountains at the start line and the finish line. African people…
The Cape Town Church in South Africa
Mother’s Love to Lansdowne
We made a plan to do a street cleanup in Lansdowne. First, we visited the Waste Management Department at the city council to get permission for it. After a brief greeting, we showed the councilman what kind of organization we…
The Cape Town Church in South Africa
Street Cleanup in Uganda Has Started with Unity
The members of the Kampala Church in Uganda had only heard about volunteer activities through the Elohist magazine. So we were very excited to hear that we were going to do a cleanup in our region. We did the cleanup…
The Kampala Church in Uganda
Meaning of a Good Deed
We were worried as the day of our volunteer work was approaching; because we could have a slight problem due to a lack of volunteers. However, on the appointed day, more brothers and sisters gathered than we had expected. Despite…
The Harare Church in Zimbabwe
Treasure Hunt
Our Zion had a street cleanup on Yulha Café Street, the main street in Jangyu, Gimhae. It is an area where a continuous cleanup is required, as there are many stores including restaurants. Soon after we started the cleanup, the…
Lee Ji-won from Gimhae, Korea
Good Energy of Voluntary Service
The day before the street cleanup in Namyang-eup, my body felt heavy and my head ached; it seemed that I caught a cold. However, I didn’t want to miss the opportunity to do voluntary service after a long time. The…
Hong Hyeon-ja from Hwaseong, Korea