Fragrance of Zion
Inspiring stories of the members who changed by faith after hearing the words of the truth
From Persecution to Blessing
The brothers and sisters participated in the preaching festival with one accord even in the scorching heat and the glowing sun that could peel their skin off. Their fragrance of Zion spread all over North India. I want to share a gracious story of the Shillong Church. Several months ago,…
The Church of God in Shillong, India
Brotherly Unity in Zion
In the region of Bakaiya in Hetauda, Nepal, there are two towns—one for Tamang people and the other for Majhi people. Until the two towns were formed, the two ethnic groups had been in conflict with each other since centuries ago. To infuriate the gods that Tamang people believe in,…
Kiran Gautam from Hetauda, Nepal
With Parent’s Heart and Soldier’s Spirit
I was born in a poor farmer’s family as the youngest of eight children. Since my childhood, I was always worried about what to do to live without hunger. After much consideration, I decided to be a career soldier. I had to go to the military anyway, so I wanted…
Park In-seob from Paju, Korea
Blessings of the Feasts, Which Even a Lion Couldn’t Stop
I am an electrician. I work for a company that sells heavy logging equipment. When the Autumn Feasts were just around the corner, I had to go on a business trip because one of the machines had a problem. The business trip could take days, but the Feast of Trumpets,…
Djangue Rudolphe from Douala, Cameroon
When We Seek God and Stay Close to His Word
In March 2020, the Philippine government implemented Enhanced Community Quarantine [ECQ] in the capital city due to the spread of COVID-19. It was not clear what would happen in Bacoor where our Bible Center was located, though it was somewhat far away from the capital city. So Brother Tirso and…
Mark Sumeguin from Mandaluyong, Philippines
Since God Leads the Gospel Work and Our Members Dedicate Themselves to the Gospel
At present, I’m carrying out my gospel duty as a missionary in São Paulo, Brazil. I’ve learned what mindset I need to have for the gospel after experiencing God’s grace. So I would like to share the realization through this writing in the Elohist. The Church of God in São…
Seol Yun-deok from São Paulo, Brazil
Faith Comes from Hearing the Message
“Do you attend church these days?” “Are you a minister?” This is what my acquaintances often tell me these days. When I hear them say that, I feel relieved, thinking, ‘I’m on the right track,’ because it means that my appearance, words, and actions are different from before. I followed…
Han Chan-hyeon from Busan, Korea
Methi Puri with Mother’s Love
In April, 2019, I participated in the Global Leadership Conference for Female Pastoral Staff held in Korea. When I came back to India, I deeply thought about how to make a happy Church and support the gospel work as a female pastoral staff member. One of the thoughts I had…
Seong Ju-hui from Ulhasnagar, MH, India
Walking with Heavenly Father and Mother
One Sunday, on my way to a church that my relatives introduced to me, nearby my matrimonial house, I met members from the Church of God. They delivered to me news like a bolt out of the blue—the cross is an idol. Following the example of my devout Christian parents,…
Park Chan-jeong from Jeju, Korea
In Accordance with God’s Word
Heavenly Mother blessed us, “The gospel in Europe, too, will go well.” We had to be patient for a long time as the barrier of the gospel work in Europe was high. However, Mother’s words of blessing greatly cheered us up. We became convinced even more that everything will be…
The Church of God in Düsseldorf, Germany
Duty as a Father
I was wandering around in the world, without anyone to rely on. Then, one day, my colleague in my former company introduced the Church of God to me. Unlike the heartless world, the Church of God had a bright atmosphere, and all the members looked happy. When I realized the…
Lee Jeom-do from Ulsan, Korea
Family Love and the Meaning of Life I’ve Learned in Zion
I thought making a lot of money is all I have to do as the head of a household. I was running a diner at Shenyang in China, where I was born and grew up, but I moved to Shanghai, two hours away by flight, to begin to work as…
Lee Guk-cheol from Jeju, Korea
Holding on to My Crown of Life
It was a very special day for me though it must have been a usual day for others. Some members from the Church of God in Windhoek let me know the existence of God the Mother and how important it was to receive the promise of salvation. I was very…
Shange Valombweleni Nawa from Windhoek, Namibia
A Happy Path of the Woman Pastoral Staff in Zion
I am the first born child in my family, and my parents always wanted me to be given over to God just like the mother of Prophet Samuel. My parents sent me to a theological seminary so that I could become a pastor and serve God. Before receiving the truth,…
Angela Berry from Thane, India
Praise to God in an African Local Language
The Republic of South Africa uses English as an official language, but there are ten more local languages: Afrikaans, Xhosa, Zulu, Sesotho, Tswana, Tsonga, Ndebele, Venda, Southern Sotho, and Swati. Even though you are fluent in speaking English, if you have your own mother tongue, you will feel more comfortable…
Kim Min-gyu from Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa
When You Pray Earnestly
My life has been completely changed after receiving the truth and being baptized at the age of fifteen. Since my behavior was not like before, everyone around me said, “You are so different nowadays.” Even though my friends, family, or relatives asked me, “Where are you going?” or “What is…
Rakesh Kumarakunta Rathinam from Puducherry, India
Gospel, God’s Gift to Fill My Weak Faith
It was when I was attending a college abroad. When I went to my home in Mongolia for summer vacation, my mother who had become Christian preached to me the word of the Bible many times. Since I had grown up with Buddhist beliefs, I had no idea of God…
Uyanga Shar from Mexico City, Mexico
Meeting the True God
I was raised by my grandparents who were missionaries. Naturally, my life was filled with the faith in God. Jesus Christ was the hero of my life and I thought that I could do nothing without Him. I believed that if I prayed to Jesus—our God and Savior—about my worries…
Neeru Patricia Berry from Chala, Vapi, GJ, India
After a Long Wait
My husband and I do a small food business. We usually work from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., but one day we left work around 2 p.m. and came home because I caught a cold and was very sick. While closing the window to lie down and get some rest,…
Elisangela de Oliveira Silva Assuncao from Feira de Santana, Brazil
Gospel Work Is Surely Done in Its Time
“The least of you will become a thousand, the smallest a mighty nation. I am the LORD; in its time I will do this swiftly”Isa 60:22 God promised He would do this swiftly. When I look back, I realize my gospel life has flowed according to this prophecy. While praying…
Ahn Jong-hui from Ansan, Korea