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The [[World Mission Society Church of God|Church of God]] began its mission in Europe in 1997, alongside missions in [[The Church of God in North America|North America]] and [[The Church of God in Asia|Asia]]. Starting in the 2000s, missionaries and both short-and long-term mission teams were sent to various countries, accelerating the spread of the [[gospel]]. The Church of God has since been established in major cities such as London, England; Paris, France; Lisbon, Portugal; and Amsterdam, Netherlands. Furthermore, the number of members in Northern and Eastern European countries—such as Norway, Sweden, the Czech Republic, and Hungary—who believe in God [[Elohim]] and uphold the truth of the [[New Covenant|new covenant]], is experiencing rapid growth. | The [[World Mission Society Church of God|Church of God]] began its mission in Europe in 1997, alongside missions in [[The Church of God in North America|North America]] and [[The Church of God in Asia|Asia]]. Starting in the 2000s, missionaries and both short-and long-term mission teams were sent to various countries, accelerating the spread of the [[gospel]]. The Church of God has since been established in major cities such as London, England; Paris, France; Lisbon, Portugal; and Amsterdam, Netherlands. Furthermore, the number of members in Northern and Eastern European countries—such as Norway, Sweden, the Czech Republic, and Hungary—who believe in God [[Elohim]] and uphold the truth of the [[New Covenant|new covenant]], is experiencing rapid growth. | ||
In a self-centered world, the Church of God in Europe strives to practice the teachings of the Bible, which emphasize virtues such as respect, consideration, and selflessness, sharing Christ’s love with neighbors. Members strengthen their faith through sermons at each service and Truth Books translated into various languages, such as ''[[The Mystery of God and the Spring of the Water of Life]]'' and ''[[Visitors From the Angelic World]]''. They also foster unity and communication by learning and sharing ways to practice God’s love through periodicals distributed by the [[Church of God Headquarters|Headquarters]], including ''[[Monthly Elohist|Elohist]]'' and ''[[Happy Home Preparing the Sabbath]]''. Following God’s teachings, they care for their families and neighbors, consistently extending Christ’s love to those in need. | In a self-centered world, the Church of God in Europe strives to practice the teachings of the Bible, which emphasize virtues such as respect, consideration, and selflessness, sharing Christ’s love with neighbors. Members strengthen their faith through sermons at each service and Truth Books translated into various languages, such as ''[[The Mystery of God and the Spring of the Water of Life]]'' and ''[[Visitors From the Angelic World]]''. They also foster unity and communication by learning and sharing ways to practice God’s love through periodicals distributed by the [[Church of God Headquarters|Headquarters]], including ''[[Monthly Elohist|Elohist]]'' and ''[[Happy Home Preparing for the Sabbath]]''. Following God’s teachings, they care for their families and neighbors, consistently extending Christ’s love to those in need. | ||
“Statistics show that 42% of married couples in the U.K. get divorced. As a pastoral staff member, I will make efforts to help those struggling with family relationships resolve conflicts and achieve domestic peace through God’s teachings, which say, ‘Love is patient, it is not rude, it is not easily angered, but is kind,’ ” said Missionary Alexander Holmes from London, U.K., during the “[[Global Conference on Happy Family|Global Conference on Happy Families]]” held at the [[The New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple|New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple]].<ref>[https://watv.org/global-conference-on-happy-family/ Global Conference on Happy Family], ''WATV.org'', April 6, 2019</ref> | “Statistics show that 42% of married couples in the U.K. get divorced. As a pastoral staff member, I will make efforts to help those struggling with family relationships resolve conflicts and achieve domestic peace through God’s teachings, which say, ‘Love is patient, it is not rude, it is not easily angered, but is kind,’ ” said Missionary Alexander Holmes from London, U.K., during the “[[Global Conference on Happy Family|Global Conference on Happy Families]]” held at the [[The New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple|New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple]].<ref>[https://watv.org/global-conference-on-happy-family/ Global Conference on Happy Family], ''WATV.org'', April 6, 2019</ref> | ||