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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
Messiah Orchestra Tour Concert in Peru
In June, the Church of God Messiah Orchestra flew from Korea to Peru to hold concerts in Lima, Huancayo, and Trujillo. Forty-five Korean orchestra members held more than 20 concerts, big and small, in various places such as the National Grand Theater, the National Assembly Hall, and the Presidential Palace Plaza, together with the Philose Orchestra of the Church of God in Peru, from June 9 to 27. As the message of Mother’s love was delivered through the music which is the universal language, all the audiences were moved in local communities. Many public figures, such as heads of government agencies, lawmakers, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Judicial officers, local government officials, entrepreneurs, and university professors, attended the concerts…
Peru
Jun 9, 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
76th Overseas Visiting Group
In June when the sun was shining brightly in early summer, precious guests visited Korea. They were the 76th Overseas Visiting Group consisting of about 150 young adult workers from all over the world. The way to travel across the sky, which had been closed for years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been reopened. From June 2, the members from 37 countries entered Incheon International Airport, starting with the members from Central and South America. Most of them were visiting Korea for the first time. As they arrived in Korea, they were excited and looked forward to spending time in the holy land where our spiritual Father and Mother had come. Mother warmly welcomed them who finally flew into…
Korea
Jun 2, 2023
The 1st & 2nd ASEZ WAO Street Campaign
One day before The International Day for Biological Diversity, ASEZ WAO held the 1st ASEZ WAO street campaign on May 21. The International Day for Biological Diversity is a day instituted by the UN for helping with understanding and preserving species diversity. On the 31st, ASEZ WAO held the second street campaign in celebration of Ocean Day instituted by the Korean government. The campaign was held in Myungdong Street, Dream Forest, Gangnam Station, Yeouido Han River Park in Seoul, and Pyeonghwa Park in Busan, and Dongseongno in Daegu. ASEZ WAO members set up panels on biodiversity and marine ecosystems, and arranged a simple quiz program. Citizens, including senior citizens and children who held their parents’ hands, learned about protecting the…
Korea
May 31, 2023
ASEZ Members in Puebla, Mexico, Cheer on Sergeants Military School’s Cadet NCOs Through the Animo Campaign
On May 29, the World Mission Society Church of God University Student Volunteer Group [ASEZ] members in Puebla, Mexico, held the Animo (Cheer Up) Campaign at the Non-Commissioned Officer [NCO] Academy. The Animo Campaign is the Spanish name for ASEZ Cheer Up Campaign. This campaign aims to cheer on those who work faithfully for society and citizens, such as police officers and firefighters. It began by cheering on the medical staff who were making efforts on the front line during the COVID-19 pandemic. ASEZ members in the Puebla region held a concert at the NCO Academy to encourage the non-commissioned cadets who were completing their education to become soldiers who would protect public safety and national security. About 1,200 people…
Mexico
May 29, 2023