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[Exhibition Tok Tok] The Fence That Shielded Us From the Harsh Winds of Life
Among the 83rd Overseas Visiting Group that came to Korea last year were two special guests: siblings D. Shijirmaa, a traditional Mongolian musician, and D. ShinetsogGeni, a morin khuur, or horsehead fiddle, performer, who are carrying on Mongolia’s traditional culture. As they toured the “Father’s True Heart” Exhibition and the “Our Mother” Writing and Photo Exhibition, they reflected on the love and sacrifice of their parents, which they had long treasured in their hearts. Here are the stories of the parents whose unwavering support helped their children become accomplished artists on stage. #1 D. Shijirmaa Every moment of my visit…
Mongolia
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2026 Worldwide Blood Drive to Give Life Through the Love of the Passover
At the entrance of a blood donation bus, Sarang-i, the official mascot of the Worldwide Blood Drive to Give Life Through the Love of the Passover, welcomed participants as they prepared to donate blood. With its adorable gestures and friendly appearance, the mascot helped ease participants’ nerves and brought smiles to their faces, while also drawing the attention of citizens and raising awareness of the importance of blood donation. The Worldwide Blood Drive to Give Life Through the Love of the Passover was held intensively in 23 countries throughout March and April. Organized around the time of the Passover Sacred…
Apr 30, 2026
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Local Churches
15 Churches in the Gyeonggi Southeast Region Receive 18 Gyeonggi Provincial Council Speaker’s Awards
Fifteen churches in the Gyeonggi Southeast Region of the Church of God received a total of 18 Gyeonggi Provincial Council Speaker’s Awards in recognition of their contribution to community development and the well-being of citizens. The churches were recognized for their wide range of volunteer activities, including street cleanups, blood drives, visits to public institutions, and disaster recovery efforts. On the same day, the Yeoju branches of ASEZ, the World Mission Society Church of God University Student Volunteer Group; ASEZ…
Korea
Apr 24, 2026
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Local Churches
Dedication Services Held for the Manaus and Brasília Churches in Brazil
Dedication services were held consecutively in Brazil, the largest country in South America, on April 18 and 21. The services were held for the Church of God in Manaus, Amazonas State, and the Church of God in Brasília, where Brazil’s capital is located. Held in conjunction with the Sabbath morning worship and the Third Day worship, respectively, the dedication services took place amid the congratulations and warm welcome of members, citizens, and local leaders. During his visit to Brazil, General…
Brazil
Apr 21, 2026
Photo News
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KoreaThe Incheon Northeast Church Region Holds the 1,895th Worldwide Blood Drive to Give Life Through the Love of the Passover
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KoreaThe Gyeonggi Southeast Church Region Holds the 1,836th Worldwide Blood Drive to Give Life Through the Love of the Passover
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KoreaThe Gimcheon Church Members Clear Snow Along Gimcheon-ro in Namsan-dong
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PhilippinesASEZ Members at Saint Clare College of Caloocan in the Philippines Collect Plastic Waste Along the Beach
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PhilippinesASEZ Members at the University of Southeastern Philippines Clean Up the Tabok Coastal Area
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KoreaThe Words of Mother’s Love Seminar Held at the Gumi Church
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KoreaMembers of the South Gangnam Church Region Carry Out Fallen Leaf Collection and Forest Cleanup at Omi Ecological Park
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U.S.Members of the Church of God in Bogota, New Jersey, U.S., Collect Plastic Waste Along the Hackensack River
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KenyaMembers of the Church of God in Nairobi, Kenya, Support Local Fishermen With Fishing Equipment
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KoreaThe East Gyeongbuk Church Region Collects 8 Tons of Fallen Leaves Along the Yeongcheon Dam Trail
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U.S.ASEZ STAR El Paso Branch in Texas, U.S., Donates Winter Coats and Blankets
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UruguayASEZ Members From the University of the Republic of Uruguay Paint a Mural
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ArgentinaASEZ Members From the National University of Córdoba in Argentina Carry Out a Cleanup Along the Río Suquía
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Puerto RicoMembers of the San Juan Church in Puerto Rico Help With Coffee Bean Harvesting
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Puerto RicoMembers of the San Juan Church in Puerto Rico Help at Hacienda El Paraíso
ASEZ and ASEZ WAO Members From the Gyeonggi Southeast Region Clean the Area Around the Namhan River in Yeoju
On April 19, about 200 members of ASEZ, the World Mission Society Church of God University Student Volunteer Group, and ASEZ WAO, the World Mission Society Church of God Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group, from the Gyeonggi Southeast Region carried out a cleanup around the Namhan River in Yeoju. Originating in Taebaek, Gangwon Province, the Namhan River flows through Korea’s central inland region and plays an important role in the Han River watershed, which empties into the Yellow Sea. The river also forms a complex ecosystem where riverside wetlands, sandbars, and tributaries coexist. University students and young working adults joined forces to collect plastic waste, protecting the Namhan River ecosystem, contributing to carbon neutrality, and raising environmental awareness among citizens.…
Korea
2026 Sacred Assemblies: Passover, Festival of Unleavened Bread, and Resurrection Day
For the salvation of humankind, God established the seven festivals in three times, from the Passover to the Festival of Tabernacles. Each festival, originating from Moses’ work in the Old Testament, also serves as a prophecy that reveals the work of salvation Jesus Christ would accomplish. The Church of God observes all seven festivals throughout the year according to the regulations recorded in the Bible, and preaches the love of God and the hope of the kingdom of heaven contained in them. On the evening of April 1, the fourteenth day of the first month by the sacred calendar, the annual Festivals of 2026 began with the Sacred Assembly of the Passover. On the 2nd, the fifteenth day of the…
The 8th ASEZ WAO Street Campaign
On March 22, World Water Day, ASEZ WAO (Church of God Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group) carried out the 8th ASEZ WAO Street Campaign. Fifty ASEZ WAO activists conducted campaigns to promote the preservation of water resources and marine ecosystems at Kant’s Walking Trail along Yangjaecheon Stream in Seocho-gu, Seoul, and at Mud Square of Daecheon Beach in Boryeong. “Activists” refers to selected ASEZ WAO members who receive professional environmental education and carry out environmental activities. The campaigns in both regions were held for citizens and tourists. Through panel exhibitions, the activists introduced the current state of ocean pollution, the damage it causes, and ASEZ WAO’s Blue Ocean Project, which aims to address these issues. Although the ocean is an…
Korea
[Go&Come Interview] The Key of Love That Opens the Door to the Gospel Wide
When pastoral staff attend the General Assembly, look back on the past year, and plan for the new year according to the sacred calendar, what they focus on most is Heavenly Mother’s words. The central theme of the 2026 General Assembly, held from March 16 to 19, was love. Through the teachings Mother gave throughout the schedule, as well as the 2025 year-end review and presentations of outstanding examples in various fields, pastoral staff from Korea and abroad were reminded once again that souls can be saved when each of them internalizes and practices the love that God taught and demonstrated. How is God’s love being put into practice in Zions throughout countries with different cultures, environments, and ways of…
2026 General Assembly
With the long-awaited new year of the sacred calendar, the 2026 General Assembly was held. The General Assembly began with the opening worship service on March 16 and continued for three nights and four days at the New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple until the 19th, the first day of the first month of the sacred calendar. In the presence of the Holy Spirit, pastoral staff members who had devoted themselves to preaching the gospel of the new covenant around the world attended the gathering. They looked back on the past year, confirmed the vision for the new year, and renewed their determination to complete the gospel. Sow Love and Reap the Fruit of Love At the opening worship service on the…
Korea
University Students Academic Year Opening Worship 2026
On March 2, ahead of the new semester, the “University Students Academic Year Opening Worship 2026” was held at the Okcheon Go&Come Training Institute. About 9,000 people attended, including university students, parents, young adult group teachers, and pastoral staff. In the first part of the worship, Mother offered a prayer of blessing for the students, asking that they receive the wisdom, faith, and various gifts of the Holy Spirit needed to pursue their dreams. Encouraging those who had spent their vacation meaningfully through missionary work and volunteer service, She said, “If you plan anything with faith, Almighty Father will accomplish it for you. As the youth like the dew of dawn and figures of prophecy, let us lead the world…
Korea
ASEZ Green Concert Held for a Plastic Pollution-Free India
ASEZ members in the Hyderabad region of India took the lead in raising awareness about the seriousness of plastic pollution and its impact on climate change. From February 23 to March 1, the ASEZ Green Concert for a Plastic-Free India was held across various parts of Hyderabad, Telangana. The events were conducted at five major locations, including the Shilpakala Vedhika Convention Center, Osmania University, and the Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Telangana Secretariat. Approximately 3,000 people attended, including ASEZ members, local citizens, and representatives from various sectors. The strong participation reflected the community’s growing concern about plastic pollution and its commitment to addressing the issue. Korean members visiting India during their vacation also supported the events, contributing to their success. The…
India