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The Church of God carries out emergency relief activities to bring hope to neighbors in despair from various disasters, following the teaching of the [[Bible]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+5%3A13&version=NIV |title=Matthew 5:13 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref>: “Be the salt and light of the world.” | The Church of God carries out emergency relief activities to bring hope to neighbors in despair from various disasters, following the teaching of the [[Bible]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+5%3A13&version=NIV |title=Matthew 5:13 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref>: “Be the salt and light of the world.” | ||
Church members around the world regard humanity as one global family and respond swiftly to disaster-stricken areas, including those affected by earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and volcanic eruptions. They provide both physical and emotional support to victims, helping them regain stability through rapid recovery efforts, free meal services, and donations of funds and relief supplies. By October 2021, the Church had conducted 1,658 emergency relief efforts in 23 countries, with the participation of more than 78,000 people. | |||
==Background of the Church of God’s Emergency Relief Efforts== | ==Background of the Church of God’s Emergency Relief Efforts== | ||
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In addition, the Church of God actively holds charitable concerts to help global neighbors affected by earthquakes. In response to the 2015 earthquake in Nepal, [[The Church of God in Denver, CO, USA|the Church of God in Denver, CO, U.S.]], held a charitable concert and delivered a donation of 50,000 USD to the Nepalese embassy.<ref>[https://watvmedia.org/ko/media/nepal-charity-concert Charity Performance to Aid Nepal Earthquake Victims], ''WATV MEDIA CAST'', August 22, 2020</ref> In 2017, [[the Church of God in Faucett, Peru]], held a charitable concert to help the earthquake victims in Mexico and delivered $7,000 to the Mexican Embassy in Peru. | In addition, the Church of God actively holds charitable concerts to help global neighbors affected by earthquakes. In response to the 2015 earthquake in Nepal, [[The Church of God in Denver, CO, USA|the Church of God in Denver, CO, U.S.]], held a charitable concert and delivered a donation of 50,000 USD to the Nepalese embassy.<ref>[https://watvmedia.org/ko/media/nepal-charity-concert Charity Performance to Aid Nepal Earthquake Victims], ''WATV MEDIA CAST'', August 22, 2020</ref> In 2017, [[the Church of God in Faucett, Peru]], held a charitable concert to help the earthquake victims in Mexico and delivered $7,000 to the Mexican Embassy in Peru. | ||
On February 21, 2010, the Charitable Concert to Help Haiti Earthquake Victims was held at the Busan KBS Hall.<ref name=":0">[https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20100221196 The Music of Life: Easing the Pain of Neighbors Across the Globe], ''WATV News'', February 21, 2010</ref> The donation raised through the concert and other events, amounting to 100,000 USD, | On February 21, 2010, the Charitable Concert to Help Haiti Earthquake Victims was held at the Busan KBS Hall.<ref name=":0">[https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20100221196 The Music of Life: Easing the Pain of Neighbors Across the Globe], ''WATV News'', February 21, 2010</ref> The donation raised through the concert and other events, amounting to 100,000 USD, was contributed to United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) on June 29.<ref>[https://news.watv.org/over/content.asp?articleid=o20100629316 General Pastor Visits UN Headquarters, Delivers Aid Funds for Haiti], ''WATV News'', June 29, 2010</ref><small>{{참고|Church of God Charity Concert|설명=}}</small> | ||
===Flood Emergency Relief=== | ===Flood Emergency Relief=== | ||
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Powerful hurricanes, typhoons, and floods sweep away the foundations of our lives. In flood-stricken areas, members of the Church of God remove muddy household items from homes, clean them, and assist with street cleanups. They donate emergency food and relief supplies, as well as coats to victims staying in temporary shelters, bringing warmth and comfort. | Powerful hurricanes, typhoons, and floods sweep away the foundations of our lives. In flood-stricken areas, members of the Church of God remove muddy household items from homes, clean them, and assist with street cleanups. They donate emergency food and relief supplies, as well as coats to victims staying in temporary shelters, bringing warmth and comfort. | ||
During the rainy and typhoon seasons, members of [[the Church of God in Korea]] visit flood-affected areas to support recovery efforts. When record- | During the rainy and typhoon seasons, members of [[the Church of God in Korea]] visit flood-affected areas to support recovery efforts. When record-breaking damage was caused by Typhoon Rusa in 2002 and Typhoon Maemi in 2003, a total of 6,400 members from Gimcheon, Gangneung, Daegu, and Daejeon carried out extensive recovery efforts in disaster-stricken areas. In August 2020, following the rainy season lasted for over 50 days,<ref>[https://www.kwnews.co.kr/page/view/2020081100000000129 Today Marks the 50th Day of Monsoon Season, Breaking All-Time Record... 1,027mm of Rainfall in Cheorwon Over 11 Days], ''Kangwon Ilbo'', August 12, 2020</ref> more than 500 members conducted flood recovery activities in Cheolwon, Namwon, Gokseong, Gwangju, and Gurye. They worked tirelessly to scoop out mud and debris that had even entered homes, lift fallen crops, and repair fish farms inundated by heavy rains. They also dismantled damaged greenhouse structures and took measures to ensure the safety of residents.<ref>[https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20200807754 Volunteer Efforts for Flood Recovery Underway in Cheorwon, Namwon, Gokseong, Gwangju, and Other Areas], ''WATV News'', August 7, 2020</ref>{{그림 |페루 포셋 하나님의 교회-엘니뇨 홍수피해민 지원.jpg |너비= 320px |정렬=오른쪽섬네일 |타이틀= Members of the Church of God in Faucett, Peru, deliver relief supplies for flood victims}} | ||
In Peru, the worst flood occurred in the coastal regions in 2017 due to abnormal climate caused by El Niño. When a landslide occurred, local members gave up their days off to carry out recovery activities. They supported the victims by donating relief supplies such as drinking water, rice, and clothing, raising funds through charitable concerts, and organizing blood drives to assist injured individuals.<ref>[https://news.watv.org/over/content.asp?articleid=o20170423263 Peru Engages in Coastal El Niño Flood Recovery Activities], ''WATV News'', April 23, 2017</ref> In the same year, when Hurricane Harvey<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/sep/01/hurricane-harvey-us-billion-dollar-weather-disasters-2017 Hurricane Harvey is a billion-dollar disaster – America's 10th in 2017], ''The Guardian'', September 1, 2017</ref> struck Texas, U.S., local members carried out recovery efforts over several days.<ref>[https://www.donga.com/news/Culture/article/all/20170925/86514869/1 <nowiki>[Church of God] "When I Thought I Had Lost Everything, an 'Angel' Came to Help”</nowiki>], ''The DongA Ilbo'', September 26, 2017</ref> In October, members from the eastern United States collected approximately 11 tons of relief supplies, including food, to assist Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. These supplies were delivered to Puerto Rico in January of the following year. The members of the Church of God in the U.S. also actively assisted neighbors in recovering from major hurricanes, including Hurricane Ida in 2021,<ref>[https://wmscog.com/hurricane-ida-disaster-relief-efforts/ Hurricane Ida Disaster Relief Efforts,] ''World Mission Society Church of God East Coast''</ref><ref>[https://abc7ny.com/mamaroneck-church-of-god-volunteers-flooding/11003794/ 6th Ida death in Westchester County; church volunteers help residents in Mamaroneck,] ''ABC7 New York'', September 7, 2021</ref> Sandy in 2012,<ref>[https://news.watv.org/over/content.asp?articleid=o20121030269 New York Area Members Volunteer for Hurricane Sandy Recovery Efforts], ''WATV News'', October 30, 2012</ref> and Hurricane Irene in 2011.<ref>[https://wmscog.com/hurricane-irene-disaster-relief-pompton-lakes/ Hurricane Irene Disaster Relief,] ''World Mission Society Church of God East Coast''</ref> | In Peru, the worst flood occurred in the coastal regions in 2017 due to abnormal climate caused by El Niño. When a landslide occurred, local members gave up their days off to carry out recovery activities. They supported the victims by donating relief supplies such as drinking water, rice, and clothing, raising funds through charitable concerts, and organizing blood drives to assist injured individuals.<ref>[https://news.watv.org/over/content.asp?articleid=o20170423263 Peru Engages in Coastal El Niño Flood Recovery Activities], ''WATV News'', April 23, 2017</ref> In the same year, when Hurricane Harvey<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/sep/01/hurricane-harvey-us-billion-dollar-weather-disasters-2017 Hurricane Harvey is a billion-dollar disaster – America's 10th in 2017], ''The Guardian'', September 1, 2017</ref> struck Texas, U.S., local members carried out recovery efforts over several days.<ref>[https://www.donga.com/news/Culture/article/all/20170925/86514869/1 <nowiki>[Church of God] "When I Thought I Had Lost Everything, an 'Angel' Came to Help”</nowiki>], ''The DongA Ilbo'', September 26, 2017</ref> In October, members from the eastern United States collected approximately 11 tons of relief supplies, including food, to assist Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. These supplies were delivered to Puerto Rico in January of the following year. The members of the Church of God in the U.S. also actively assisted neighbors in recovering from major hurricanes, including Hurricane Ida in 2021,<ref>[https://wmscog.com/hurricane-ida-disaster-relief-efforts/ Hurricane Ida Disaster Relief Efforts,] ''World Mission Society Church of God East Coast''</ref><ref>[https://abc7ny.com/mamaroneck-church-of-god-volunteers-flooding/11003794/ 6th Ida death in Westchester County; church volunteers help residents in Mamaroneck,] ''ABC7 New York'', September 7, 2021</ref> Sandy in 2012,<ref>[https://news.watv.org/over/content.asp?articleid=o20121030269 New York Area Members Volunteer for Hurricane Sandy Recovery Efforts], ''WATV News'', October 30, 2012</ref> and Hurricane Irene in 2011.<ref>[https://wmscog.com/hurricane-irene-disaster-relief-pompton-lakes/ Hurricane Irene Disaster Relief,] ''World Mission Society Church of God East Coast''</ref> | ||