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New Jerusalem Cultural Content Awards Ceremony 2024

The invisible human mind or heart is conveyed to others through words, facial expressions, and actions. Even if one is far away and cannot directly convey their heart, it’s okay. This is because it can be sent through mediums such as writing, pictures, or videos. The heart of God desiring the salvation of all humanity, the hearts of brothers and sisters longing for heaven, the hearts loving each other . . . A ceremony honoring the members who convey beautiful hearts through various content was held. On January 28, the “New Jerusalem Cultural Content Awards Ceremony 2024” took place at the New Jerusalem Pangyo Church. This event, which integrated the 23rd Melchizedek Literary Award, the 9th Elohim Video Festival, and…

Jan 28, 2024

Student New Song Festival 2024

Choir singing sometimes delivers a deeper emotional impact than excellent instrumental performances. The thrill of the moment when various voices come together to create harmonious chords is the charm that makes choir singing shine. The Church of God held the “Student New Song Festival 2024,” with students from across the country participating during the winter break. The purpose is for students to praise the God Elohim with beautiful harmony, reflecting on God’s good teachings embedded in the lyrics, and fostering character development. The news of the choir competition, which came as a rare occurrence, sparked enthusiastic reactions among the students. At the end of December, one month before the main event, auditions were held to organize choir groups by Church…

Korea

Jan 21, 2024

The Mother Exhibition, the Father Exhibition, and the Media Exhibition Were Well-Received by People From All Walks of Life

In 2023, “re-opening” emerged as a global theme. With the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, various activities that had been dormant for a while resumed, bringing vitality to society. Exhibitions organized by the Church of God, which had conveyed warm emotions domestically and internationally for several months to several years before the pandemic, also reopened their doors. In September 2022, the “Our Mother” Writing & Photo Exhibition (hereinafter the Mother Exhibition) and the “Father’s True Heart” Exhibition (hereinafter the Father Exhibition) were reopened in Changwon and Seoul, respectively. Thanks to support from various fields, these exhibitions expanded their venues in 2023. The “Media’s Views” Exhibition, which introduces the development history of the Church of God and its faith based on…

Jan 20, 2024

The 106th Anniversary of the Sacred Birth of Christ Ahnsahnghong

The year 2024 marks the 106th anniversary of the birth of Christ Ahnsahnghong, who came according to the prophecy of the Bible, and the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the World Mission Society Church of God. In 1948, when Israel, symbolized by the fig tree, regained independence, a ray of the gospel light, shone by Christ Ahnsahnghong, rapidly spread throughout the world after the establishment of the Church of God in 1964, illuminating the world with the light of truth in just over half a century. In the first month of the new year after an eventful year, the Church of God opened the door to the hopeful gospel of 2024 with an event commemorating the 106th anniversary of…

Korea

Jan 7, 2024

[Exhibition Tok Tok] Embracing the Love of Father and Mother

Sertung is a rugged place nestled in the heart of the Himalayas, making it a challenging terrain even for avid hikers. Yet, amidst its harsh landscape, there exists a Church of God and a Zion family devoted to God Elohim. This is because someone traversed the difficult paths time and time again to share the message of the new covenant gospel. On January 2, as the New Year dawned, 19 pastoral staff members dedicated to spreading the gospel in various regions of Nepal, and 3 pastoral staff originally from Nepal but now working to evangelize neighboring India, embarked on a journey to Korea. Despite their travel weariness, the very next day, they eagerly visited the “Our Mother” Writing and Photo…

Korea

Jan 2, 2024

Pastoral Staff Family Education for the Second Half of 2023

In December, a month for reflecting on the past year and preparing for the upcoming new year, Heavenly Mother prepared a special event for the pastoral staff members who have devoted themselves to the gospel. On December 7, the “Pastoral Staff Family Education for the Second Half of 2023” took place at the Okcheon Go&Come Training Institute. More than 1,800 attendees, including the pastoral staff from across the country and their wives, deeply expressed their gratitude to Heavenly Father and Mother who consistently support and trust them, recognizing the value and blessings of their pastoral ministry. “May the names of the pastoral staff who follow the path of sacrifice of Father and devote themselves to the gospel and the names…

Korea

Dec 7, 2023

Pre-Young Adult Gathering

On November 26, the “Pre-Young Adult Gathering” was held at the Okcheon Go&Come Training Institute. More than 5,700 members, including high school seniors and their parents, teachers for student members and for young adult members, and pastoral staff, gathered to support students who were about to take their first steps into society after completing their university entrance exams or job preparations. This event, which had been held online during the COVID-19 pandemic, took place on-site for the first time in four years, bringing joy to the participants. Under the warm sunlight, as if the season had been forgotten, the sound of lively laughter continued from the morning at the training institute. In front of the main building of the institute,…

Korea

Nov 26, 2023

ASEZ WAO Receives The Green Apple Awards Bronze, 2023

On November 20, the World Mission Society Church of God Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group [ASEZ WAO] received the bronze award for Environmental Best Practice at The Green Apple Environment Awards 2023 held at the Palace of Westminster, the meeting place of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. ASEZ WAO was recognized for its efforts in protecting terrestrial ecosystems through the Green Earth Project. Since 2017, ASEZ WAO has been carrying out cleanup in mountains, fields, villages, and cities in 32 countries, including Korea, the United States, Peru, Germany, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Australia. As of April 2023, more than 35,000 participants have joined, collecting over 126,000 tonnes of terrestrial waste. At the awards ceremony, Roger Wolens, the…

U.K.

Nov 20, 2023

[Go&Come Interview] The Blessing of Receiving the Savior, the Privilege of Proclaiming the Savior

The year 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Church of God. Founded by Christ Ahnsahnghong in 1964, the Church of God started as a small house church but has now grown to 7,500 churches in 175 countries, proclaiming the truth of the new covenant to the global population of 8 billion. The biblical prophecy, “Your beginnings will seem humble, so prosperous will your future be” (Job 8:7), has been fulfilled as evident in the remarkable growth of the Church of God. The 78th Overseas Visiting Group, which visited Korea in early November last year, can be considered the protagonists fulfilling this prophecy as the prophets entrusted with the mission of prophet after receiving God Elohim, who…

Nov 7, 2023

78th Overseas Visiting Group

In obedience to God’s command to save 8 billion people, prophets of this age, leading the gospel with strong faith and passion, congregated in Korea from across the globe. The 78th Overseas Visiting Group comprises 150 pastoral staff members representing 26 countries, such as the U.S., Austria, South Africa, Cameroon, Mexico, Argentina, Mongolia, and Nepal. Arriving one after another starting from November 2, they stayed for approximately a week, refining the virtues essential for pastoral staff and expanding their perspectives through diverse itineraries. Some arrived in Korea within a few hours, while others took a couple of days. Mother warmly welcomed them, affectionately referring to them as “God’s treasures.” She provided solace to each of them who had faced numerous…

Korea

Nov 6, 2023

4th ASEZ WAO Street Campaign

In an interview with a British newspaper, Inger Andersen, the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme [UNEP], asserted, “We need to transform our society at its roots to prevent the acceleration of climate disasters.” She emphasized that it is not only the responsibility of governments and businesses but also of every member of society to take action to address environmental issues. Efforts by the World Mission Society Church of God University Student Volunteer Group [ASEZ WAO] continue to inspire citizen’s interest and engagement in environmental protection. On October 22, ASEZ WAO conducted the 4th ASEZ WAO Street Campaign at Cheonggye Plaza in Seoul, Edul Plaza in Incheon, and Geumnamro in Gwangju. Earlier in May and September, ASEZ WAO…

Korea

Oct 22, 2023

Sacred Assemblies of the Feast of Trumpets, Day of Atonement, the Feast of Tabernacles 2023

“But when the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles was near, . . . On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, ‘If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink.Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.’ By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive.” Jn 7:2, 37–39 In accordance with God's command, among the seven feasts in three times, the Feast of Tabernacles is a festival promised with the blessing of the Holy Spirit. 2,000 years ago, Jesus Christ granted that blessing, and today the Spirit and the Bride do (Rev…

Oct 6, 2023

Donations to Flood and Wildfire Victims and Food for Neighbors in Need for Chuseok

As the frequency of wildfires and floods is rapidly increasing around the world due to climate change, the damage is increasing in Korea, too. The victims lost their livelihood overnight and live in pain and anguish every day. The Church of God delivered love to the neighbors who had been impacted by wildfires and floods that occurred throughout the country this year, hoping that they would gain hope and return to their normal lives as soon as possible. Officials and pastoral staff members from the Church of God Headquarters visited the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association in Mapo-gu, Seoul, on September 4, and donated a total of 200 million KRW (100 million KRW each) to help the victims of…

Korea

Sep 13, 2023

Education & Training for Teachers for Children, Students, Young Adults 2023

On September 7, with a sunny weather in autumn, the “Education & Training for Teachers for Children, Students, and Young Adults 2023” was held at the Okcheon Go&Come Training Institute. The Church of God operates a teacher system for each age group so that children, students, and young adults can set the right values in accordance with God’s teachings. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, online education has been vitalized, and teachers have frequently accessed education apps to improve their qualifications and acquire knowledge. This day, approximately 3,700 teachers and pastoral staff members from all over the nation participated in the education, which was held for the first time in four years. They strengthened their sense of responsibility as educators established by…

Korea

Sep 7, 2023

Student Camp for the Second Half of 2023

Vacation is a fun time for students to get away from the everyday routines at school and explore various experiences. The Church of God holds the student camp every year, so that the students can spend their vacation more meaningfully. The student camp for the second half of 2023 was held in Korea, the U.S., Peru, and Mongolia from July to August according to the schedule of each church. It consisted of various programs: field trips, cooking competitions, character education, volunteer services, etc. The students participated in the camp with excitement and anticipation, and spent a meaningful vacation, making good memories. Nurturing the Heart Through Bible Study and Character Education The words of the Bible are a guide that helps…

Aug 31, 2023

2nd Chamber Orchestra Concert for Students

On August 27, when summer was not over yet, the Church of God held the 2nd Chamber Orchestra Concert for Student. The Messiah Orchestra members prepared the event to encourage students to start their new semester with excitement after their short summer vacation. The concert, which was held at the New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple, Korea, was a great success, being attended by more than 2,100 audiences, including students, parents, and teachers in the metropolitan area. It was also broadcast live nationwide on YouTube, and more than 4,400 people watched it. The students who arrived early before the concert had a happy time taking photos by using props and picking out calligraphy postcards. There was a long line for each booth,…

Korea

Aug 27, 2023

Global Volunteer Activities and Cultural Exchanges by ASEZ, ASEZ WAO, and Headquarters in Summer 2023

At the end of July, a total of about 920 members, including the Church of God University Student Volunteer Group [ASEZ] members, ASEZ WAO members, and the workers for the Headquarters of the Church of God went to 117 cities in 49 countries in order to preach the holy love of God Elohim and the gospel of the new covenant to people around the world and to share culture with local people. By using their vacations and time off, they carried out various volunteer activities and shared culture in many parts of the world for one to three weeks. ASEZ Taking a Step to Create a Better World ASEZ members carried out projects such as Reduce Crime Together [RCT] program…

Jul 31, 2023

ASEZ Seminar on Biodiversity 2023

ASEZ (World Mission Society Church of God University Student Volunteer Group) is making efforts on and off campus in order to protect the earth from climate crisis, even during school vacations. On July 24, ASEZ held the “ASEZ Seminar on Biodiversity 2023” in a classroom inside the Seoul National University College of Education. This seminar was organized by ASEZ members of Seoul National University to inform university students about the importance of biodiversity and to share the knowledge necessary to preserve it. Choi Jae-cheon, Chair Professor of the EcoScience Division at Graduate School Ewha Womans University gave a lecture to around 180 people, including ASEZ members, Seoul National University students, international students, and workers who are interested in environmental issues.…

Korea

Jul 24, 2023

Volunteer Service for Maintaining Road Drains in Preparation for the Rainy Season in 2023

Climate change has changed the phenomenon of the rainy season. Frequent unpredictable torrential downpours bring about facility damage, flooding, and safety accidents. Clogged road drains are one of the factors that cause more damage from heavy rain. If we don’t remove the garbage, fallen leaves, and soil that have accumulated in the drains, it is difficult for drainage systems to function properly when it rains. Before the rainy season came, the members of the Church of God rolled up their sleeves to maintain rainwater drains along roads in their communities. More than 12,000 members volunteered for this in 155 regions across the country for 25 days from June 25 to July 19. Local governments, which were worried due to a…

Korea

Jul 19, 2023

ASEZ WAO Holds an Environmental Exhibition at UN High Level Political Forum [HLPF] 2023

ASEZ WAO, the World Mission Society Church of God Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group, displayed an exhibition about the environment issues at the “UN High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development [HLPF] 2023” held at the UN Headquarters in New York, U.S., from July 10 to 19. The High Level Political Forum sponsored by the United Nations Economic and Social Council [ECOSOC] is an international event to examine the degree of implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals [SDGs]1 of each country. This year, 39 countries reported their progress. 1. The UN SDGs are an agenda adopted by the United Nations in 2015, and common goals of the international community for the sustainable development of humanity. It contains 17 main goals,…

U.S.

Jul 19, 2023