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ASEZ WAO 2nd Mexico City Branch Cleans Up Xochimilco City Hall Area
On July 30, members of ASEZ WAO (Church of God Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group) 2nd Mexico City Branch, cleaned the streets near Xochimilco City Hall. Around 30 people, including local members, Korean members who visited Mexico for international cooperation, and officials from Xochimilco City Hall, participated in the volunteer activity. On Xochimilco Street, one of the main tourist attractions in Mexico City, there was a lot of litter carelessly left by tourists. The members began the cleanup at 11 a.m. and diligently cleaned the area around Xochimilco City Hall for about two hours. The trash collected by the members that day amounted to the equivalent of six 100-liter garbage bags. Citizens who watched the members said, “It’s great to…
Mexico
Jul 30, 2023
ASEZ WAO Members in Northern Luzon, Philippines, Launch “Mother’s Forest” Project
On July 30, members of ASEZ WAO (Church of God Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group) in the North Luzon region of the Philippines participated in tree planting as part of the “Mother’s Forest” project. This activity, held at Wright Park in Baguio City, involved about 100 participants, including local and Korean members, the chief and officers from the Baguio Police Station, and officials from the Baguio City Hall. 200 seedlings were provided by the Baguio City Hall. The Philippines is prone to landslides and sinkholes due to heavy rainfall. The Philippine government strongly encourages people to plant trees to prepare for natural disasters. On the day of the activity, despite heavy rainfall, the members remained focused on tree planting, wearing…
Philippines
Jul 30, 2023
ASEZ WAO Cleans Up the Bokmakierie Canal in South Africa
On July 30, members of ASEZ WAO (Church of God Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group) from South Africa conducted a cleanup activity at the Bokmakierie Canal located in Athlone, Cape Town. This activity aimed to clean up the canal to prevent sewage pollution caused by household waste, and further contribute to the preservation of the marine ecosystem. Approximately 120 participants, including ASEZ WAO members from both Korea and the local community and Athlone Ward Councillor of Cape Town, took part in this initiative. On this day, the members collected approximately 8 tonnes of waste, including discarded pallets, rubber hoses, and car parts, in the vicinity of the Bokmakierie Canal. Ward Councillor Rashid Adams, who participated in the volunteer service, expressed…
South Africa
Jul 30, 2023
ASEZ WAO Cleans up the Reconquista River in Tigre, Argentina
On July 27, Church of God Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group [ASEZ WAO] conducted a cleanup at the Reconquista River located in Tigre City, Buenos Aires Province. As part of the ASEZ WAO’s Blue Ocean Project, the volunteers aimed to improve water quality by picking up trash discarded in the river and on the beach, ultimately contributing to the protection of marine ecosystems. Approximately 90 participants, including ASEZ members from Korea and the local community, took part in the volunteer activity. Notable attendees included Gabriela Zamora, Minister of Internal Affairs for Tigre Municipality, and officials from the Tigre Municipality. At 10 a.m., members holding provided grabbers and trash bags gathered at the Tigre City Hall and began the cleanup near…
Argentina
Jul 27, 2023
ASEZ WAO Cambodia Members Carry Out Environmental Cleanup Campaign Along the ‘Phnom Penh-Hanoi Friendship Road’
On July 26, ASEZ WAO (Church of God Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group) members in Cambodia carried out an environmental cleanup along the “Phnom Penh-Hanoi Friendship Road.” The Phnom Penh-Hanoi Friendship Road, commemorating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Cambodia and Vietnam, runs through downtown Phnom Penh. Over 110 local members, Korean members living in Cambodia, and officials from the Kampong Speu Provincial Government participated in the volunteer service. The members cleaned the road and nearby shops for about two hours from 8 a.m., filling 200 bags of trash. Nearby merchants and residents expressed great joy, saying, “We’re very grateful for your efforts in volunteering,” and they added, “We hope that you will continue to carry out various activities…
Cambodia
Jul 26, 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
ASEZ WAO, Environmental Cleanup at Tuul River in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
On July 23, the Church of God Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group [ASEZ WAO] carried out environmental cleanup around the Tuul River, Khan-Uul, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The Tuul River is the main source of drinking water for Ulaanbaatar citizens, and the Mongolian government is putting significant effort into its purification. At the request of the 11th Khoroo Khan-Uul District, around 100 volunteers, including the Minister of Environment and Tourism B. Bat-Erdene and officials, as well as Korean and local ASEZ WAO members, participated in this activity. The area around the Tuul River was filled with trash such as disposable cups, glass bottles, plastic bags, and styrofoam. Despite the sudden downpour, members continued their volunteer work without pause for about one hour…
Mongolia
Jul 23, 2023
ASEZ WAO, Environmental Cleanup at Coyote Creek in San Francisco, CA, U.S.
On July 23, the Church of God Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group [ASEZ WAO] members from San Francisco, California, U.S., conducted a “No More GPGP” (Reduce Plastic) cleanup near the Coyote Creek in San Jose. About 70 people participated in the activity on this day, including local members, Korean members who flew to the site to carry out various volunteer activities, BeautifySJ volunteers and officials of the Lone Bluff Neighborhood Association, a local volunteer group made up of citizens. Members thoroughly cleaned the area around the Coyote Creek for about three hours from 10 a.m., collecting 500 kg [1,100 lbs] of household waste and 25 liters of plastic waste. As a result of this volunteer activity, ASEZ WAO, in conjunction…
U.S.
Jul 23, 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
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
Dedication Worship Service for the Churches in Asan-Jangjae and Dangjin
On July 1, when the second half of 2023 began, two churches in the Chungnam Church Region held a dedication service. The church in Asan, Jangjae, and the church in Dangjin received the blessing of dedication of the new temples along with the blessing of the Sabbath. The local communities and the members of nearby churches congratulated them on the dedication of the new temples in Chungnam Province. About 20 overseas members, who came to Korea from Malaysia, too, attended the dedication worship service and shared joy. Heavenly Mother looked around each church before the service, and encouraged the members, saying, “Since Father was pleased to see all the churches in the Church Region working in unity for the gospel,…
Korea
Jul 1, 2023
23rd Seminar for Workers
In the sweltering heat of summer, workers need rest and comfort, escaping from their busy daily routine. On June 25, the Church of God in Moran, Seongnam, Korea, held the “23rd Seminar for Workers,” to provide a time of comfort for workers. Approximately 680 worker members and local residents of the metropolitan area attended the seminar, and more than 5,800 people from all over the country watched the seminar, which was broadcast live on the official YouTube channel of the Church of God. Prior to the main event, the participants received calligraphy postcards with phrases such as “You are already doing well,” or “I will cheer for you today and tomorrow, too,” which made them feel comforted from tiring work…
Korea
Jun 25, 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
The Churches of God in San Diego and Escondido, CA, U.S., Honored with The President’s Silver Volunteer Service Awards
On June 21, the Church of God in San Diego and in Escondido, CA, U.S., received The President's Silver Volunteer Service Award respectively. LifeStream Blood Bank recommended these two churches in recognition of their contribution to smooth blood supply through their regular blood drives. The award ceremony was held at the LifeStream Blood Bank. This is the second time the Church in San Diego received The President's Volunteer Service Award after receiving the Gold Award in 2015. Prior to this award, on May 27, about 300 members from the San Diego Church received the Certificate of Appreciation from California Senator Brian W. Jones. The members carried out the environmental cleanups to beautify the community, including cleaning 1 kilometer (0.6 mi)…
U.S.
Jun 21, 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