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The 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

The 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

The 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

ASEZ WAO Signs MOU with Asia Climate Change Education Center

The World Mission Society Church of God Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group [ASEZ WAO] signed a memorandum of understanding with the Asia Climate Change Education Center (hereinafter the Climate Education Center) to cooperate for the Sustainable Development Goals [SDGs]. The Climate Education Center was established in 2007 and has been operated by the Ministry of Environment and Jeju Special Self-Governing Province to nurture global leaders who can respond to the climate crisis. On July 16, the MOU signing ceremony was held at the Church of God in Jeju in presence of about 50 people, including ASEZ WAO members and officials from the Climate Education Center. ASEZ WAO Director Kim Yong-gap and Climate Education Center Director Jeong Dae-yeon signed the “Agreement…

Korea

Jul 16, 2023

Worldwide University Student Leadership Conference 2023

“I’m excited to meet university students from all over the world. The 16-hour flight didn't feel long.” Inanui-Ki-Te-Rangi Rauwina from Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand “This will be the best week in my life.” Timothy White II from Tufts University Graduate School, U.S. When the young people of different races and languages were asked about their impression of visiting Korea, they gave various answers. Although they flew for quite a long time, a few hours or a few days, they did not look tired. They came to Korea to take part in the “Worldwide University Student Leadership Conference 2023,” leaving their long-awaited summer vacation, leisure, and other plans behind. The Church of God holds leadership conferences for young adults…

Korea

Jul 12, 2023

Global ASEZ Summit 2023

In the hyperconnected world, where everything is closely connected due to the development of various technologies and industries such as aviation, telecommunications, and media, people are sharing numerous benefits of civilization. However, as the benefits we share increase, the problems that need to be solved increase, too. The problems are climate crisis caused by huge carbon emissions, various disasters, poverty caused by polarization, wars, and crimes. On July 6, ASEZ, the University Student Volunteer Group of the Church of God, held the ASEZ Summit 2023. This is the second one, following 2019. With the theme, “Driving Force for Strong Unity: Toward Sustainability,” it was held at the New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple in Korea with members from 500 universities in 40…

Korea

Jul 6, 2023

The 77th Overseas Visiting Group

During the rainy season, discomfort index is high as it often rains in hot weather. However, the overseas members who visited Korea from all over the world looked sunny bright throughout their stay. The 77th Overseas Visiting Group, consisting of 180 members from 39 countries, arrived in Korea before and after July 5. Most of them were university students from various countries and cultures, such as Japan, Botswana, Ecuador, and Austria. Mother warmly welcomed them with love, saying, “Thank you for coming to this far-off country.” Actually, depending on the flight, it even took two days for some members to come to Korea. After eagerly waiting for this moment, the overseas members were finally embraced in Mother’s arms and poured…

Korea

Jul 5, 2023

ASEZ Forum with Minister of Development and Social Inclusion of Peru

The Church of God, which is making efforts for the happiness of humanity and a sustainable environment, and the Peruvian government, which pursues the sustainable development of society and the country, are working in solidarity. Minister of Development and Social Inclusion of Peru Julio Demartini was visiting Korea to attend the Global Saemaul Undong Ministerial Meeting 2023 hosted by the Ministry of Interior and Safety of Korea and Busan Metropolitan City. On July 4, despite his busy schedule, he visited the New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple in Korea. Prior to his visit, on May 17, Minister of Environment of Peru Albina Ruiz, who visited Korea for work, too, attended the meeting with ASEZ WAO, the Church of God Young Adult Worker…

Korea

Jul 4, 2023

The 5th Seminar for Students

At the end of June, the Church of God held a special event for students. The 5th Seminar for Student was held at the New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple in Korea on June 25. The seminar for students, which began in the form of a webinar (a seminar conducted online) in April 2022, is to share emotional bond with students and relieve stress from studying, through various programs such as Bible seminars, skits, and orchestra performances prepared by students. It has been receiving a great response from students. This day, too, the audience who came to the seminar looked excited for the event. About 1,900 people, including students, their friends, student group guidance teachers, and parents, filled the sanctuary and the…

Korea

Jun 25, 2023

IWBA Entrance Ceremony 2023

On June 11, the entrance ceremony for the International Worker Bible Academy [IWBA] 2023 was held at the Okcheon Go&Come Training Institute. IWBA is an education system that helps young adults, who are pursuing their dreams while working at their workplace, build the right faith and pursue the right values through God’s teachings. Currently, more than 20,000 workers in and out of Korea participate in this education system. Since the IWBA Entrance Ceremony was held in three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony hall was full of enthusiasm with more than 10,000 people: young adult workers, prospective college graduates, high school seniors who plan to find a job, young adult and student guidance teachers, and pastoral staff members.…

Korea

Jun 11, 2023

ASEZ WAO Global Forum 2023

There are still global issues that mankind has not yet solved even after passing through the long tunnel of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is the climate crisis. ASEZ WAO, World Mission Society Church of God Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group, carries out various environmental activities around the world with knowledge and action to respond to the climate crisis that is worsening on a daily basis. On June 8, an event was held to seek specific action plans to save the earth and mankind from the climate crisis. It was ASEZ WAO Global Forum 2023 held at New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple. Under the theme, "One Step Closer to a Green Earth," a total of 2,300 people from all walks of life…

Korea

Jun 8, 2023

Worldwide Young Adult Leadership Conference 2023

Artificial Intelligence [AI], Chat Generative Pre-Taining Transformer [ChatGPT], the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Climate Crisis, Nano Society (which is an expression that refers to a phenomenon in which society is fragmented into individual units without forming communal bonds), Post-COVID . . . The world is being shaken by the waves of change. In this age where many things are unpredictable, anxiety and expectation co-exist in the minds of young adults who try to make plans for their future and fulfill their dreams. The Church of God held the Worldwide Young Adult Leadership Conference 2023 to help young adult workers grow into global talents who will instill God’s love and hope in all people and lead society in a beneficial way, following…

Korea

Jun 6, 2023