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The 5th ASEZ WAO Street Campaign

According to a report by the Global Monitoring Laboratory (GML) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), last year saw the largest increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels in 65 years of observations. Among the six major greenhouse gases that exacerbate global warming and contribute to global boiling, the concentrations of carbon dioxide and methane are now over 50% and 160% higher, respectively, compared with pre-industrial levels, accelerating the Earth’s warming. On April 14, ASEZ WAO, the Church of God Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group, conducted the 5th ASEZ WAO Street Campaign as part of the “Mother’s Forest” project. This initiative aims to plant 8 billion trees—one for each person on Earth—to help reduce greenhouse gases. In the lead-up…

Korea

Apr 14, 2024

The Sacred Assemblies of the Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread, and the Day of Resurrection 2024

On March 24, 2024 (the 14th day of the first month in the sacred calendar), the Sacred Assembly of the Passover convened simultaneously in 7,500 Churches of God across 175 countries. The following day, the 25th, marked the Sacred Assembly of the Feast of Unleavened Bread; and on the 31st, the day after the first Sabbath following the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Sacred Assembly of Resurrection Day took place, following the ceremonies outlined in the Bible. Members worldwide participated in these feasts, expressing gratitude to Christ, who, through His sacrifice on the cross, granted the forgiveness of sins, rose again on the third day, and bestowed upon them the living hope of resurrection. The Church of God in Davao,…

Mar 31, 2024

Passover Bible Seminar 2024, “Finding the Way”

On March 20, four days before the Sacred Assembly of the Passover, the Church of God held the “Passover Bible Seminar 2024” to share God’s love and blessings contained in the Passover. The seminar emphasized the importance of the New Covenant Passover, established by Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins and the blessing of eternal life. It was held two times at the New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple at 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. (Korean time). About 5,000 people, including church members, their families, and neighbors, attended the event. The seminar was also live-streamed on YouTube, with around 19,000 participants watching from countries such as Germany, France, Singapore, East Timor, Japan, Hong Kong, Nepal, Malaysia, and more. The video was…

Korea

Mar 20, 2024

[Go&Come Interview] Journey Toward the Completion of the Gospel With Mother of Love

Reflecting on the past year and planning for the upcoming one, the General Assembly serves as a time for the pastoral staff dedicated to the gospel to receive comfort from Mother and gain new strength and courage. At the General Assembly 2024, which celebrated the 60th anniversary of the church, pastoral staff members from both domestic and international regions gathered to share vibrant gospel news and visions under Mother’s blessings and grace. During this period, what insights did the pastoral staff gain, and with what mindset did they resolve to approach their mission? Between the events, I had the opportunity to listen to the stories of the overseas pastoral staff. Their confident voices conveyed their great expectations for the busy…

Mar 13, 2024

General Assembly Awards Ceremony 2024 & Worldwide Gospel Vision Proclamation Ceremony

On March 10, one day before the new year by the sacred calendar, the General Assembly Awards Ceremony 2024 was held at the Okcheon Go&Come Training Institute along with the Worldwide Gospel Vision Proclamation Ceremony. This event served as an opportunity to not only review the gospel work last year but also to reflect on the 60-year history of the church and reaffirm the commitment to the “preaching to 8 billion people.” A total of 13,000 attendees, including title or position holders and the pastoral staff both domestic and overseas, participated in the General Assembly. During the first part of the worship service, Heavenly Mother expressed Her heartfelt gratitude to the members who dedicated themselves to the salvation of souls.…

Korea

Mar 10, 2024

General Assembly 2024

Around the New Year of the sacred calendar (March 11), from March 6 to 13, the “General Assembly 2024” was held at the New Jerusalem Temple in Pangyo, Korea. In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the church’s establishment, this significant General Assembly saw the participation of overseas regional representative pastoral staff as well as domestic pastoral staff, lasting for 8 days and 7 nights. Expressing deep gratitude to God Elohim for paving the path of salvation through the new covenant and for leading them consistently with love and sacrifice, the pastoral staff took this opportunity to review the gospel resutls of 2023, recalibrate their mindset, and look forward to the grand future of the gospel. A Time of Encouragement…

Korea

Mar 6, 2024

Worldwide Academic Year Opening Worship 2024

International University Student Bible Academy [IUBA] is an educational program of the Church of God, which assists university students, who are taking their first steps in their young adulthood, to plan a healthy future with true faith and correct values based on the teachings of the Bible. Since its establishment in 2014, many university student members worldwide have grown into talented individuals through IUBA education, enriching their campus life. The Worldwide Academic Year Opening Worship, where students gather to prepare for a new beginning by focusing on the word of God before the new semester, carried even more significance this year as it coincided with the 10th anniversary IUBA. About 8,100 people, including current students, freshmen, graduates, parents, young adults…

Korea

Mar 3, 2024

Winter Student Camp & Elementary Winter Vacation Camp 2024

For students, vacation is like a gift that allows them to accumulate new experiences beyond the confines of the classroom. At the same time, it can also be a time when routines become irregular and distractions abound. The Church of God holds camps twice a year, in the first and second halves, to help students build a foundation in faith, cultivate upright character, and expanding perspectives during the vacation period. The Winter Student Camp and Elementary Winter Vacation Camp in 2024 were flexibly operated according to the circumstances of each church from early January to the end of February. Camps were also held overseas in countries such as the United States, New Zealand, Peru, and India to provide students with…

Feb 29, 2024

School Year Opening Worship for Students 2024

On February 25, ahead of the new school year, the “School Year Opening Worship for Students 2024” was held at the Okcheon Go&Come Training Institute. This ceremony aimed to instill confidence and dreams in students and offer support for their school life, marking the second event of its kind, following last year’s initiative. Approximately 12,000 people attended, including around 7,000 middle and high school students, their parents, pastoral staff, and student group guidance teachers. Before the main event, various side events were organized at the main building of the training institute. Students looked around these events to gather information about student-related programs and activities, and they wrote down their resolutions for school life and the future on memo pads, posting…

Korea

Feb 25, 2024

ASEZ Global Sharing and Volunteering for Winter 2024

In January 2024, 556 ASEZ members set out on their winter vacation from Korea to the world. From January 17 to February 8, various activities such as volunteer services and awareness-raising campaigns simultaneously unfolded across 46 countries, including the U.S., Brazil, Bolivia, Namibia, Thailand, and the U.K. These initiatives aimed to lead positive change within local communities, fostering hope for the future of the earth and humanity. A notable focus of the ASEZ members’ efforts was environmental activity, particularly in combating climate change. They diligently engaged in thorough cleanup in various high-traffic areas around campuses, government offices, and tourist destinations, effectively raising awareness about environmental responsibility. At Blue Lagoon Beach in Durban, South Africa, and Ilha de Luanda in Angola,…

Feb 8, 2024

Helping Neighbors for the Lunar New Year in 2024

Hoping for warm and joyous celebrations among neighbors, the Church of God shared love with their neighbors. From January 31 to February 7, ahead of the Lunar New Year, members from the Church of God nationwide visited more than 230 local administrative welfare centers, town offices, and other governmental facilities to donate 5,000 sets of groceries and necessities: tuna, ham, cooking oil, soy sauce detergent, shampoo, toothbrushes, soap, etc. Each box bore the message, “Wishing you a warm Lunar New Year,” and was delivered to elderly individuals living alone, single-parent families, multicultural families, and households with grandchildren being raised by their grandparents. Local government officials expressed their gratitude to the members for their generosity. Yu Hoe-geun, the Head of Administrative…

Korea

Feb 7, 2024

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