The Church of God in Houston, TX, USA
Building view of the Church of God in Houston, TX, U.S.
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| Category | Church |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Worship, Preaching the Gospel, Community Service |
| Location | Houston, TX, U.S. |
| Belong to | World Mission Society Church of God |
| Website | Church of God Official Website |
| Youtube Channel | Church of God Official YouTube |
The Church of God in Houston, TX, U.S. was established in Houston, Texas, on January 15, 2003, and relocated to a new temple in September 2005.
Sanctuary Overview
- Construction: September 10, 2005
- Scale: two stories above ground, a total floor area of 1468.98㎡, a land area of 5100.37㎡
- Facilities: main worship hall, fellowship hall, study rooms, multi-purpose room, cafeteria, and other activity rooms
- Location: Houston, TX, U.S.
Features
Located in the southern United States, Texas shares its southern border with Mexico, divided by the Rio Grande River. The state is rich in natural resources such as oil and natural gas, serving as a major hub for the petrochemical industry. It also ranks among the nation’s top producers of cotton, rice, corn, and livestock.
Houston, the largest city in Texas, is home to NASA’s Johnson Space Center, a key site for space exploration. With more than 4,600 energy-related companies, Houston is known as the “Energy Capital of the World.”[1]
The Church of God in Houston is dedicated not only to sharing the blessings of the New Covenant Passover but also to serving the local community through a variety of volunteer initiatives.
Members have taken the lead in improving public spaces by conducting cleanups in Woodland, Mason, and Stude Parks. They have also organized blood drives to help alleviate blood shortages, encouraging active participation from community members.
The Church carries out ongoing outreach for marginalized neighbors. Members visit children’s burn hospitals, offering programs of love and encouragement for young patients, and hold cultural events in senior care centers, such as group dances and short plays, to bring comfort and joy to the elderly.[2]
Church members are also active in emergency relief. Following the devastation of Hurricane Harvey in August 2017, they promptly participated in recovery efforts throughout the Houston area, offering practical help and emotional support to affected residents.[3][4]
ASEZ, the Church of God University Student Volunteer Group, has also contributed significantly to community service in Houston. In January 2021, about 30 ASEZ members volunteered at the Houston Food Bank, helping package food for approximately 4,500 people in need. Kathy Lipman, Senior Manager at the Houston Food Bank, expressed gratitude and hope for continued collaboration with ASEZ.[5]
For its consistent volunteer efforts and dedication to community well-being, the Church of God in Houston received The President’s Volunteer Service Gold Award in recognition of its outstanding contributions to both the community and the nation.
See also
- The Church of God in North America
- The Church of God in Dallas, TX, USA
- The Church of God in El Paso, TX, USA
- The Church of God in Oklahoma City, OK, USA
External links
- "The Church of God in Houston, TX, USA". WATV News.
References
- ↑ The Energy Industry in Houston, Greater Houston Partnership
- ↑ Dear Elderly, Wishing You Good Health in the New Year, WATV News, December 30, 2012
- ↑ Church of Houston in Texas aids in recovery efforts after Hurricane Harvey, WATV News, August 30, 2017
- ↑ [Church of God] "When I thought I had lost everything, an 'angel' came to me", The DongA Ilbo, September 26, 2017
- ↑ Houston, TX, U.S._Packing Volunteer Work at Food bank, “All Neighbors, Please Cheer Up!”, ASEZ.org, January 24, 2021