New Acts

Mission Trip with Blessings Granted to the Early Church

Argentina, the second largest country in South America! The distance from the end of the north to the end of the south is nearly 3,700 km [2,300 miles]. Because it is so large, each area has different temperatures. The northern part is hot throughout the year, but the annual average temperature of Ushuaia, the southernmost city known as the entrance to the South Pole, is just around 5°C [41°F]. Maybe because diverse environments and cultures coexist in one country, people here, especially young people, like to travel. Due to prolonged economic hardship, most people live on tight budgets and it costs a lot to go to faraway cities. But many youths in Argentina like to travel with small bags and…

Short-term Mission Team to Buenos Aires, Argentina

Experiencing God Who Is With Us Every Day

Our short-term mission trip to Medan, Indonesia, was truly a journey of prayer. Even before we departed, we united our hearts and fervently prayed to Heavenly Father and Mother to help us achieve our mission goals. Though we had nothing to boast about—neither in language skills, nor physical strength, nor even in our faith—we simply longed to be the mission team that sought God the most, despite our shortcomings. Once we arrived in Medan, we continued holding morning and evening prayer meetings. Even as we preached, we remained in prayer. Finally, a sister received the blessing of bearing the first fruit of our team. One of the Korean sisters said that she felt she lacked in prayer when preaching the…

Jeong Eun-song from Ansan, Korea

The Gospel Journey That Transformed Me

It was around the time I had been working at my job for nearly four years after graduating high school. I found myself in a season of reflection, questioning the purpose of my work and my life. Just then, some around me suggested I try participating in overseas short-term mission work. Though I knew its value and wanted to challenge myself, I felt too unsure of my language skills to even dream of joining. Still, relying solely on Heavenly Father and Mother, I took a leap of faith and said yes. The mission destination, which I applied for along with a sister from my church, was Curitiba, Brazil. We memorized a few short phrases in Portuguese and began preaching in…

Choi Mi-ran from Seongnam, Korea

Finding Brothers and Sisters Who Are Filled with the Fervor for the Truth

The State of Arunachal Pradesh in India is located 1,100 km [680 miles] east of Damak, Nepal. Its majority is the Mishmu tribe who has been living there since long ago. You may feel like you are in a different planet when you face their new language, culture, and tradition. In the age when the light of the gospel is being preached in Samaria and to the ends of the earth, this state are being cultivated by a brother who moved here to preach to his family and relatives. His family members realized the Spirit and the Bride, the Saviors in this age, preached boldly, and led many souls who were eager for the words of truth into the arms…

Damak, Nepal

Many Parts Working Together as One

At a young adult meeting, we received a lesson about the importance of time. The message was clear: As workers of the gospel, we must use the time God has given us wisely and meaningfully. As I reflected on how to use my youth to store up blessings in heaven, one strong desire took root in my heart—to preach the gospel in India, the most populous country in the world. Though the vision was bold, the journey to India required a lot of preparation. Learning Hindi became my top priority, but it was no easy task. I wrote, read, and memorized consonants, vowels, and frequently used phrases—only to forget them all the next day. But I didn’t give up. I…

Park So-yeon from Jeonju, Korea

It Feels Like Now Is the Time

These days, the work of the gospel is moving swiftly and astonishingly. I often hear fragrance of Zion that make me think, “Is this really happening?” Inspired by this new and vibrant atmosphere, I decided to share the message of salvation once more with the people around me. The first person who came to mind was the owner of a store where I used to work part-time. I had always felt grateful to her. Even though I was inexperienced back then, she took good care of me. Hoping she could enjoy a moment of rest in her busy life, I had invited her to “Our Mother” Writing & Photo Exhibition. But each time, she put it off, saying she was…

Kim Seon-jeong from Wanju, Korea

How We Became True Sisters

I’d like to share a deeply moving story—one that fills my heart beyond words—about a French friend I’ve considered a sister for years, who has now become my true spiritual sister. I first met her twenty years ago when I went to France on a mission trip. While preaching, I greeted a young woman who was walking up the stairs and said, “I’d like to be your friend.” In French culture, where friendship is something that grows through time and deep affection, my approach could have seemed a little unexpected. But she welcomed me warmly and later told me that the way I approached her felt refreshing and kind. Even after returning to Korea, we stayed in touch through emails…

Bae Yu-seon from Seongnam, Korea

From Yokjido Island to Hansando Island: Proclaiming the Victory in the Gospel

After receiving the Holy Spirit of the autumn festivals, we felt a strong desire to complete the gospel mission as soon as possible. That earnestness led to the formation of a domestic short-term mission team. Zion family members from Daegu, Changwon, and Tongyeong united to build the city of truth even in small towns and island regions, and to shine the light of life on every soul. To put into action the words of Heavenly Mother, who emphasized unity, the pastoral staff planned the short-term mission and, together with the members, prayed earnestly for a month beforehand. With willing hearts, members from each Zion came together, and from one week before departure, they diligently practiced truth presentation every day, preparing…

Short-Term Mission Team from South Gyeongsang Province, Korea

With Unity

A story of a precious heavenly family we met in Botswana, Africa. From the moment we first met her, Anna warmly welcomed us. She was deeply moved by the truth about God the Mother and wanted to keep studying the Word. Before long, she started calling us “my sisters,” and after each Bible study, she would share heartfelt thoughts like, “I feel like I’ve finally found the way to heaven,” and “Now I can tell what’s true and what’s not.” As Anna grew stronger in faith and closer to God through each study, we offered her the blessing of becoming a child of God. Although we hoped she would accept right away, she postponed baptism, saying she wanted to tell…

Jeong Hyo-gyeong from Incheon, Korea

Until One Soul Returns to God

I work at an organization that supports elementary school students from underprivileged backgrounds. My role is to help these children stay committed to their studies, grow up with sound values, and live healthy lives. I also guide them in setting personal goals and reward them when they achieve them. Additionally, I help provide them with clothing, school supplies, and hygiene products. One day, my supervisor asked if I’d be willing to appear on a local TV program. It’s a monthly interview series that highlights people like me and the work we do. I was selected to be the featured guest for that month. At first, I felt shy and wanted to decline. But then I reconsidered—it could be an opportunity…

Devoni Mills-Catchings from Las Vegas, NV, U.S.

The Least of You Will Become a Thousand, and the Smallest a Mighty Nation

In Argentina, every church unites once a month to carry out short-term mission trips to branch churches and pioneering areas. I happened to arrive in Argentina during one of these mission periods and joined the mission team traveling to a branch church in the province of Mendoza, a fourteen-hour bus ride from General San Martín. I was filled with a mix of anticipation and concern—wondering what kind of souls we’d meet in Mendoza, whether my limited language skills would be okay, and how the members would be. When we arrived, the branch church was smaller than I had expected. I was momentarily taken aback, but that feeling quickly disappeared. I was deeply moved by the manager couple who passionately carried…

Kim Sue-yi From San Miguel, Argentina

As I Have Sown

We traveled to the city of Oulu in Finland for a short-term mission. It's a city about six hours away from Helsinki by train. I had mixed feelings before the trip. I knew from past mission experiences in Northern Europe that this wouldn’t be easy. Half of me was confident that everything would go well since God told us, “It will be done according to our faith,” but the other half was worried—what if my faith wasn’t strong enough? Before heading to Oulu, we had about an hour in Helsinki to preach the message with some local members. With the hopeful thought that people might listen more because we came all the way from Korea, we went out to preach.…

Lee Ju-hyeon from Suwon, Korea

The Gospel That Pleases God

During my student years, I came to realize the vision of completing world evangelism through the youth like the morning dew. It filled me with a desire to be part of this prophetic mission. When I heard that there were still many regions in Africa where the gospel of the new covenant hadn’t yet been preached, I made a firm decision: When I became a young adult, I would go to Africa. The long-awaited year I turned twenty, the COVID-19 pandemic shut the borders of nearly every country. I felt helpless, unsure of what to do. But then I heard Heavenly Mother say, “The gospel hasn’t stopped—it has changed direction.” Encouraged by Her words, I devoted myself to the activities…

Oh Su-hyeon from Ansan, Korea

Visit to a Branch Church

Nepal is a land of breathtaking beauty, home to the snow-capped Himalayas and the majestic Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world. But to me, Nepal is a land where the fertile soil of the gospel is bearing abundant fruit. By God’s grace, churches have been established throughout the country. Even in the face of hardship, many brothers and sisters are passionately walking the path of the gospel, longing for the glory of heaven. In the cities of Nepal, we find the main churches, while in the mountainous regions and small villages, smaller branch churches are more common. Reaching these branch churches from the main ones can take anywhere from a few hours to several days. As we travel…

Jiwan from Damak, Nepal

A Life Blossomed Through Seven Years of Text Messages

Eight years ago, I met a Korean-Japanese young adult during a united short-term mission trip to Hiroshima. After returning to Osaka, I stayed in touch with her—sending text messages whenever I saw beautiful scenery or when there was a Bible webinar. Every year during the holidays, I also sent her warm greetings. Last winter, we arranged to meet again in Hiroshima. Just before the trip, I received some surprising and joyful news: a deaconess who had participated in that same short-term mission years ago had recently moved to the Hiroshima Zion. It felt like Heavenly Father and Mother had already paved the way for this young adult to be led to salvation. On the day of our meeting, I worried…

Hwang Mi-ryeong from Osaka, Japan

Believing in the Words: “It’ll Happen When You Do It”

Just a few days before the “Our Mother” Writing & Photo Exhibition opened in Pyeongtaek, I made a phone call to my brother-in-law. “Hey, what are you doing on Sunday?” “It’s my day off. Why?” “Would you be able to spare some time? There’s an exhibition at the Church of God in Pyeongtaek, and I’d love for you to come with me.” “Sure, why not.” Honestly, I was surprised by his cheerful response. A few years ago, I had shared the truth of the Passover with him and introduced our church, but he had reacted quite negatively. Since then, it hadn’t been easy to bring up church matters again. But when I heard that the “Our Mother” Exhibition would be…

Lee Yeong-ju from Osan, Korea

If You Truly Have the Heart

In my group of Zion, most members are seniors over sixty years old. Though their bodies are advanced in age, their faith is as fresh and strong as that of the young dew of dawn. I would like to share the fragrance of Zion from one 86-year-old member who bore a beautiful fruit during the Pentecost Holy Spirit Preaching Festival. For many years, she had been devoted to Buddhist prayer. When her health declined and she could no longer visit the temple, she had a dream in which her late husband appeared and told her to go to church. A few days later, she met our church members, listened to the word of God, realized the value of salvation, and…

Choi Jeong-ae from Jeonju, Korea

After Six Years of Waiting

This year, I finally began my activities in the young adult group. Ever since I moved up to the student group, there had been a friend I always hoped to lead to God. She faithfully attended church events and closely listened my truth presentation. To me, she already felt like one of our heavenly family. But the circumstances around us were never easy. Due to opposition from her parents, six long years passed by. Many times during that not-so-short period, the thought of giving up crossed my mind. But every time, I held onto God’s promise that “when the time comes, He will give,” and I never stopped praying for my friend. Just before her final year of high school,…

Kim Gah-eul from Geoje, Korea

Blessings Revealed When We Broaden Our View

There’s a saying: “A frog in a well cannot imagine the ocean.” That used to describe me. Although the Bible calls young adult who willingly dedicate themselves to God “the dew of the dawn,” I thought my best effort was simply attending worship services and gatherings diligently. One day, I was shown the vision of completing the gospel mission around the world. That changed my perspective. When I looked beyond my narrow view, I realized there was so much more I wanted to do—and could do. Among those things, I felt a strong desire to plant the flag of the gospel in places where the truth hadn’t yet reached. I immediately acted on that desire. I went to a city…

Kim Jeong-hwa from Seoul, Korea

With a Heart of Earnestness Like Mother’s

They say, “Fall seven times, rise eight,” but after stumbling only twice, I lost the courage to try again. In truth, I had not really stumbled. Though the two overseas short-term missions I joined bore no visible fruit, I gained priceless realizations and moving experiences. Even though communication was difficult, everyone rejoiced in one another’s joys as if they were their own, and comforted those who were struggling. Through that, I felt what true brotherly love is. Serving in a foreign land not only broadened my perspective, but also gave me the overwhelming joy of knowing that we had revealed God’s glory. Looking back, there was so much to be thankful for. Yet one thought kept circling in my heart:…

Eom No-eul from Seongnam, Korea