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Church Dedication Services in Four Locations in Yeongnam Region, Korea

In the year 2024, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Church of God, the construction of temples and dedication ceremonies have been ongoing both domestically and abroad. On February 15 and 16, dedication ceremonies were held for four churches in the Yeongnam region. Commencing with the Jaeun Church in Changwon, the ceremonies continued at the Churches in Donghae, Yeongcheon, and Yeongdeok, with a total of 2,600 attendees, sharing blessings amidst joy and gratitude. Mother complimented the members, who tirelessly worked together until the new temples were built, and prayed for God’s grace to overflow upon each church and the homes of the church members who celebrated the joy of the new temples. Mother emphasized that in this…

Korea

Feb 16, 2024

The Members of the Church of God in Edmonton, Canada, Visit Alberta Health Services

On February 11, volunteers from the Church of God in Edmonton, Canada, visited the Alberta Health Services, a nursing home in the community, and held a consolatory event for them. To provide vitality and support to the elderly people, more than 80 people attended the event, including volunteers from the Church of God University Student Volunteer Group [ASEZ], Edmonton Church members, elderly residents, and nursing home staff. The event began at 3 PM. With bright smiles, the volunteers presented a variety of wholeheartedly prepared performances, including a traditional North American cowboy dance, a Korean fan dance, and karate, a Japanese martial art, and more. The elderly residents smiled warmly and brightly. They watched the performance, holding hands with the church…

Canada

Feb 11, 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

‘Our Mother’ Exhibition Draws Big Attention, Even in Peru

The “Our Mother” Writing and Photo Exhibition, affectionately known as the “Mother Exhibition,” has resonated deeply with modern audiences, offering a poignant reflection amidst life’s challenges. Originally inaugurated at the Church in Faucett in 2018, the exhibition drew around 5,000 visitors over two months, sparking meaningful discussions. After a hiatus of five years, it reopened its doors to the public, this time at the Church in Huancayo, Junin, Peru, in August of the previous year. The exhibition is structured around five thematic zones, mirroring its Korean counterpart: Zone A “Mom,” Zone B “She,” Zone C “Mom Again,” Zone D “Still Okay,” and Zone E “Stories of Mothers in the Bible.” These zones showcase a curated collection of 140 literary pieces,…

Peru

Feb 7, 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

The Church of God in Southwest United States Hosts an Event Inviting Military Families

The Church of God in the Southwest United States organized a special event for military families on Veterans Day (November 11). On November 19, a concert titled “Comfort for Our Heroes” was held at the Church of God in San Diego, California. The event, prepared by members from Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and other areas, saw the attendance of over 350 people, including current and former soldiers, veterans, their families, and local residents. The church members took the stage as orchestra performers and choir members, presenting grand performances. The 40-member South West Region [SWR] Orchestra performed various New Songs of the Church of God, such as “O My Everlasting Home” and “The Staff of Moses,” in a vibrant…

U.S.

Nov 19, 2023

Happy Concert With Family and Neighbors in Seoul, Incheon, and Yeongcheon

The Church of God held a series of concerts to convey warmth and emotion to communities through music. Starting with the Church of God in Dongdaemun, Seoul on October 18, the concert was held at the Church in Geomdan, Incheon, on the 29th and in Yeongcheon on November 12. About 2,400 people attended the event held at the three churches, including people from various fields such as education, medicine, and culture as well as local church members and citizens. At the Churches in Dongdaemun and Yeongcheon, the chamber orchestra, composed of members of the Messiah Orchestra of the Church of God and members of local churches, presented a rich sound with various instruments such as violin, cello, flute, and clarinet.…

Korea

Nov 12, 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

Seminar for Local Residents Held in Wonju and Daejeon

In October, as fall reaches its peak, opportunities to share heartwarming moments and joy with neighbors have emerged. The 4th Happy Seminar With Neighbors occurred at the Church of God in Wonju on the 8th, followed by the 24th Seminar for Office Workers at the Church in Seo-gu, Daejeon, on the 15th. Around 1,800 attendees, including church members, citizens, and individuals from diverse backgrounds, participated in these events, which featured orchestral performances and various side events. The seminar at the Church in Seo-gu, Daejeon, was broadcast live on YouTube, attracting approximately 5,800 viewers. Fill Your Heart With Warm Love “I am confident that events like these will play a significant role in fostering harmony among residents in the Yeongdong and…

Korea

Oct 15, 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