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The [[World Mission Society Church of God|Church of God]] has been established in most countries in '''Asia'''. The goal to establish churches in Asia began in 1997 and was accomplished 20 years later. The Church of God has been established in Hindu, Muslim, and Buddhist countries, beyond the barriers of ideology, culture, and religion. | The [[World Mission Society Church of God|Church of God]] has been established in most countries in '''Asia'''. The goal to establish churches in Asia began in 1997 and was accomplished 20 years later. The Church of God has been established in Hindu, Muslim, and Buddhist countries, beyond the barriers of ideology, culture, and religion. | ||
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==Overview of the Church of God in Asia== | ==Overview of the Church of God in Asia== | ||
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Asia was one of the first continents where the Church of God began its overseas mission in its early stages. Churches were established in Pakistan in 1997, Nepal in 1999, and gradually spread across the continent. | Asia was one of the first continents where the Church of God began its overseas mission in its early stages. Churches were established in Pakistan in 1997, Nepal in 1999, and gradually spread across the continent. | ||
At least 60% of the world’s population lives in Asia, and it is the birthplace of the four major religions: Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism. | At least 60% of the world’s population lives in Asia, and it is the birthplace of the four major religions: Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism. More countries and languages coexist in Asia in comparison with any other continent.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Asia/Religion|title= Religion of Asia|website=Britannica |publisher= |date= |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> Languages, cultures, and religions differ, depending on the country and ethnicity. Sometimes, even within a country, there are differences by region. In addition to using ethnic languages such as Urdu (Pakistan), Bengali (Bangladesh), and Tamil (Southern India), English is also an official language. However, the English dialect used in Asia differs from the English language used in other countries, which can impact communication between visitors and the locals. | ||
In this diverse environment, the early missionaries laid the groundwork for the gospel through faith, patience, and love, thinking about those who were waiting to receive [[God]]‘s love. The members who received the truth preached the good news of the new covenant to their families, neighbors, and acquaintances who lived far away. | In this diverse environment, the early missionaries laid the groundwork for the gospel through faith, patience, and love, thinking about those who were waiting to receive [[God]]‘s love. The members who received the truth preached the good news of the new covenant to their families, neighbors, and acquaintances who lived far away. | ||
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With a heart full of love, they enjoy extending a helping hand to their neighbors in need. In 2015, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Nepal which took 8,900 lives and affected 5.4 million people. As the Nepali government went into a panic, about 15,000 local members carried out recovery and relief efforts and delivered goods that were worth 100 million KRW [approx. 79,000 USD].<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://shindonga.donga.com/3/all/13/1752128/1|title= General Pastor Joo-Cheol Kim of the World Mission Society Church of God|website=Monthly Shindonga |publisher= |date= June 7, 2019|year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> They provided food to remote villages in the Himalayas 14 times by helicopter and rebuilt two schools damaged by the earthquake through the “Mother’s School” project to bring hope to them.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://news.watv.org/over/content.asp?articleid=o20160302867|title=Completion Ceremony of Nepal Shree Primary School Building |website= |publisher=WATV News |date=March 2, 2016 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url= https://asez.org/mothers-school-2/|title= Completion Ceremony for Shree Bhawani Primary School Building in Nepal|website= ASEZ.org|publisher= |date= |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url= https://watvmedia.org/ko/media/mothers-school-in-nepal-2015|title= Mother's School in Nepal|website=MEDIA CAST |publisher= |date= |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url= https://watvmedia.org/en/media/mothers-school-2-completion-nepal|title= Mother’s School 2 Completion – Nepal|website=MEDIA CAST |publisher= |date=May 31, 2019 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> Hisila Yami, former Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation, requested for the Church of God to continue volunteer services in Nepal. She said, “I’m very grateful to the Church of God. I heard that you do volunteer work in many places, helping the people of Nepal who are in great distress.”<br> | With a heart full of love, they enjoy extending a helping hand to their neighbors in need. In 2015, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Nepal which took 8,900 lives and affected 5.4 million people. As the Nepali government went into a panic, about 15,000 local members carried out recovery and relief efforts and delivered goods that were worth 100 million KRW [approx. 79,000 USD].<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://shindonga.donga.com/3/all/13/1752128/1|title= General Pastor Joo-Cheol Kim of the World Mission Society Church of God|website=Monthly Shindonga |publisher= |date= June 7, 2019|year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> They provided food to remote villages in the Himalayas 14 times by helicopter and rebuilt two schools damaged by the earthquake through the “Mother’s School” project to bring hope to them.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://news.watv.org/over/content.asp?articleid=o20160302867|title=Completion Ceremony of Nepal Shree Primary School Building |website= |publisher=WATV News |date=March 2, 2016 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url= https://asez.org/mothers-school-2/|title= Completion Ceremony for Shree Bhawani Primary School Building in Nepal|website= ASEZ.org|publisher= |date= |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url= https://watvmedia.org/ko/media/mothers-school-in-nepal-2015|title= Mother's School in Nepal|website=MEDIA CAST |publisher= |date= |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url= https://watvmedia.org/en/media/mothers-school-2-completion-nepal|title= Mother’s School 2 Completion – Nepal|website=MEDIA CAST |publisher= |date=May 31, 2019 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> Hisila Yami, former Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation, requested for the Church of God to continue volunteer services in Nepal. She said, “I’m very grateful to the Church of God. I heard that you do volunteer work in many places, helping the people of Nepal who are in great distress.”<br> | ||
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Even when severe natural disasters such as floods,<ref>{{Cite web |url= http://www.incheonilbo.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=657458 |title= 'Mother's Heart' World Mission Society Church of God|website=Incheon Ilbo |publisher= |date= September 21, 2015|year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> tsunamis, and typhoons<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://news.watv.org/over/content.asp?articleid=o20180830624|title= Japan Association Helps Typhoon Prapiroon Victims|website=WATV News |publisher= |date=August 30, 2018 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url= https://news.watv.org/over/content.asp?articleid=o20121224483 | Even when severe natural disasters such as floods,<ref>{{Cite web |url= http://www.incheonilbo.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=657458 |title= 'Mother's Heart' World Mission Society Church of God|website=Incheon Ilbo |publisher= |date= September 21, 2015|year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> tsunamis, and typhoons<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://news.watv.org/over/content.asp?articleid=o20180830624|title= Japan Association Helps Typhoon Prapiroon Victims|website=WATV News |publisher= |date=August 30, 2018 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url= https://news.watv.org/over/content.asp?articleid=o20121224483 | ||
|title=Help Embracing Wounds from Typhoon |website=WATV News |publisher= |date=December 24, 2012 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> occurred in Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, and the Philippines, the members helped to support the victims. For example, the church in Cambodia provided nine water pumps after hearing the news of the region where people used muddy water and rainwater for drinking due to the lack of water supply facilities. The donation ceremony was attended by local officials and residents. The Minister of Religion also attended and presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the church.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.watv.org/over/content.asp?articleid=o20121231142|title= 9 Water Pumps Donated to Cambodia Kandal State|website=WATV News |publisher= |date=December 31, 2012 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><br>In September 2021, the church members in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, planted 500 trees on the ecological park, at the request of the Bayangol District Office. A monument related to the volunteering was erected in the park.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://shindonga.donga.com/3/all/13/3114766/1|title=‘Crisis Into Opportunity,’ Showing the Way of Hope for Global Village |website=Monthly Shindonga |publisher= |date= January 3, 2022|year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> In October, members in Pune, India, donated five kinds of trees to an orphanage and held a painting contest with the theme “My Dream” to encourage the children. | |title=Help Embracing Wounds from Typhoon |website=WATV News |publisher= |date=December 24, 2012 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> occurred in Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, and the Philippines, the members helped to support the victims. For example, the church in Cambodia provided nine water pumps after hearing the news of the region where people used muddy water and rainwater for drinking due to the lack of water supply facilities. The donation ceremony was attended by local officials and residents. The Minister of Religion also attended and presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the church.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.watv.org/over/content.asp?articleid=o20121231142|title= 9 Water Pumps Donated to Cambodia Kandal State|website=WATV News |publisher= |date=December 31, 2012 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><br>In September 2021, the church members in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, planted 500 trees on the ecological park, at the request of the Bayangol District Office. A monument related to the volunteering was erected in the park.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://shindonga.donga.com/3/all/13/3114766/1|title=‘Crisis Into Opportunity,’ Showing the Way of Hope for Global Village |website=Monthly Shindonga |publisher= |date= January 3, 2022|year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> In October, members in Pune, India, donated five kinds of trees to an orphanage and held a painting contest with the theme “My Dream” to encourage the children. | ||
The Church of God in Asia also carries out activities to build unity beyond national boundaries. In 2019, an orchestra composed of members from Malaysia, Singapore, and South Korea held a concert in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, and the southwestern district of Singapore to encourage citizens who had become weary from their daily lives.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://watv.org/concerts-peru-us-malaysia-singapore/|title= Concerts in Peru, U.S., Malaysia, and Singapore|website= WATV.org|publisher= |date=August 11, 2019 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> At the 10th Southeast Asia Taekwondo Championships held in Cambodia, the members cheered enthusiastically across national borders. Officials complimented the members’ efforts and said they enhanced the quality of the competition.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://watvmedia.org/ko/media/we-love-you-spread-in-cambodia|title= ‘We Love You’ Echoes in Cambodia|website=MEDIA CAST |publisher= |date=April 7, 2011 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><br>In addition, the Church of God has been carrying out various volunteer services such as [[Worldwide Blood Drive to Give Life Through the Love of the Passover|blood drives]], educational support, and environmental cleanups. They have also signed partnership agreements with governments and organizations such as the Ministry of Education in Nepal, Valenzuela City Hall in the Philippines, Wang Thong Lang District Office in Bangkok, Thailand, and the National Blood Center of Mongolia.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://watv.org/partnership/|title= Activity Partnership|website=WATV.org |publisher= |date= |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url= https://asez.org/mou | The Church of God in Asia also carries out activities to build unity beyond national boundaries. In 2019, an orchestra composed of members from Malaysia, Singapore, and South Korea held a concert in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, and the southwestern district of Singapore to encourage citizens who had become weary from their daily lives.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://watv.org/concerts-peru-us-malaysia-singapore/|title= Concerts in Peru, U.S., Malaysia, and Singapore|website= WATV.org|publisher= |date=August 11, 2019 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> At the 10th Southeast Asia Taekwondo Championships held in Cambodia, the members cheered enthusiastically across national borders. Officials complimented the members’ efforts and said they enhanced the quality of the competition.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://watvmedia.org/ko/media/we-love-you-spread-in-cambodia|title= ‘We Love You’ Echoes in Cambodia|website=MEDIA CAST |publisher= |date=April 7, 2011 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><br>In addition, the Church of God has been carrying out various volunteer services such as [[Worldwide Blood Drive to Give Life Through the Love of the Passover|blood drives]], educational support, and environmental cleanups. They have also signed partnership agreements with governments and organizations such as the Ministry of Education in Nepal, Valenzuela City Hall in the Philippines, Wang Thong Lang District Office in Bangkok, Thailand, and the National Blood Center of Mongolia.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://watv.org/partnership/|title= Activity Partnership|website=WATV.org |publisher= |date= |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url= https://asez.org/mou/|title= MOUs|website=ASEZ.org |publisher= |date= |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url= https://asezwao.org/mou/|title= MOUs|website=ASEZWAO.org |publisher= |date= |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
===Young Adult Activities=== | ===Young Adult Activities=== | ||
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