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==The Hall of Faith to Put the Teachings of Christ Into Practice== | ==The Hall of Faith to Put the Teachings of Christ Into Practice== | ||
The Church of God started in the Republic of Korea (hereinafter referred to as “Korea”) and grew rapidly to 7,500 churches in 175 countries within half a century. The New Jerusalem Temple (established in 2000 and now known as the [[The New Jerusalem Imae Temple]]) served as the representative church until the '''New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple''' was established. The Pangyo Temple was built to welcome not only members in Korea, but also visiting members from around the world. At the dedication service, General Pastor Kim Joo-cheol emphasized the meaning and importance of the world mission. He said, “We have received the great gift of salvation from God. Let’s share this joy and happiness with 7 billion people.”<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kyeongin.com/main/view.php?key=20160114010005155 |title=Consecration of New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple, Becoming the Flare of 7 Billion Mankind's Salvation |website= |publisher= | The Church of God started in the Republic of Korea (hereinafter referred to as “Korea”) and grew rapidly to 7,500 churches in 175 countries within half a century. The New Jerusalem Temple (established in 2000 and now known as the [[The New Jerusalem Imae Temple]]) served as the representative church until the '''New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple''' was established. The Pangyo Temple was built to welcome not only members in Korea, but also visiting members from around the world. At the dedication service, General Pastor Kim Joo-cheol emphasized the meaning and importance of the world mission. He said, “We have received the great gift of salvation from God. Let’s share this joy and happiness with 7 billion people.”<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kyeongin.com/main/view.php?key=20160114010005155 |title=Consecration of New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple, Becoming the Flare of 7 Billion Mankind's Salvation |website=Kyeongin Ilbo |publisher= |date=January 18, 2016 |quote= }}</ref> The Church of God also proclaimed the worldwide vision of leading all humankind to salvation.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://english.watv.org/news/content.asp?idx=38396&menu=I |title=Resolution Rally for the World Evangelism 2016 |website=English WATV |publisher= |date=January 3, 2016 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
===Worship=== | ===Worship=== | ||
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*The '''[[Global Conference on Happy Families]]''' was held on April 6, 2019. At this meeting, the pastoral staff of the Church of God from around the world discussed how members and citizens can live and maintain a happy family life.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://watv.org/global-conference-on-happy-family/ |title=Global Conference on Happy Family |website=WATV.org |publisher= |date= |quote= }}</ref> | *The '''[[Global Conference on Happy Families]]''' was held on April 6, 2019. At this meeting, the pastoral staff of the Church of God from around the world discussed how members and citizens can live and maintain a happy family life.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://watv.org/global-conference-on-happy-family/ |title=Global Conference on Happy Family |website=WATV.org |publisher= |date= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
*The '''[[Global Leadership Conference for the Women Pastoral Staff|Global Leadership Conference for the Female Pastoral Staff]]''' was held from April 27 to May 1, 2019. The female pastoral staff takes care of the church and members alongside the pastoral staff. The female pastoral staff from 52 countries gathered at the conference to remind themselves of the virtues of a prophet and the goals of the gospel.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://watv.org/global-leadership-conference-for-the-women-pastoral-staff/ |title=Global Leadership Conference for the Women Pastoral Staff |website=WATV.org |publisher= |date= |quote= }}</ref> On April 28, the '''Global Conference on Happy Churches''' was held in the seminar room of the Pangyo Temple to discuss the role of the female pastoral staff and how they can work together with members to make the church a place filled with happiness.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://watv.org/global-conference-on-happy-church/ |title=Global Conference on Happy Church |website=WATV.org |publisher= |date= |quote= }}</ref> | *The '''[[Global Leadership Conference for the Women Pastoral Staff|Global Leadership Conference for the Female Pastoral Staff]]''' was held from April 27 to May 1, 2019. The female pastoral staff takes care of the church and members alongside the pastoral staff. The female pastoral staff from 52 countries gathered at the conference to remind themselves of the virtues of a prophet and the goals of the gospel.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://watv.org/global-leadership-conference-for-the-women-pastoral-staff/ |title=Global Leadership Conference for the Women Pastoral Staff |website=WATV.org |publisher= |date= |quote= }}</ref> On April 28, the '''Global Conference on Happy Churches''' was held in the seminar room of the Pangyo Temple to discuss the role of the female pastoral staff and how they can work together with members to make the church a place filled with happiness.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://watv.org/global-conference-on-happy-church/ |title=Global Conference on Happy Church |website=WATV.org |publisher= |date= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
*The '''Semester Opening Service for University Students''' was held to help university students establish correct values prior to starting the academic term (February 21, 2016, March 5, 2017, March 4, 2018). This service was attended by university students in Korea, the pastoral staff, teachers in charge of young adults, and new students.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20160221932 |title=2016 New Semester Opening Service |website=WATV News |publisher= |date= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://english.watv.org/news/content.asp?idx=48711&menu=I |title=2017 New Semester Opening Service for University Students |website=English WATV |publisher= |date= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://english.watv.org/news/content.asp?idx=49225&menu=I |title=Semester Opening Service for University Students 2018 |website=English WATV |publisher= |date= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.kgdm.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=498462 |title=Church of God Beginning Service for University Students Nationwide |website= |publisher= | *The '''Semester Opening Service for University Students''' was held to help university students establish correct values prior to starting the academic term (February 21, 2016, March 5, 2017, March 4, 2018). This service was attended by university students in Korea, the pastoral staff, teachers in charge of young adults, and new students.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20160221932 |title=2016 New Semester Opening Service |website=WATV News |publisher= |date= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://english.watv.org/news/content.asp?idx=48711&menu=I |title=2017 New Semester Opening Service for University Students |website=English WATV |publisher= |date= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://english.watv.org/news/content.asp?idx=49225&menu=I |title=Semester Opening Service for University Students 2018 |website=English WATV |publisher= |date= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.kgdm.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=498462 |title=Church of God Beginning Service for University Students Nationwide |website=Kyeonggi Ilbo |publisher= |date=March 5, 2018 |quote= }}</ref> | ||
*Young adult workers in Korea gathered for a '''Regular Meeting for International Worker Bible Academy [IWBA]''' (April 10, 2016). The Church of God encourages young adult workers to build their faith through regular educational gatherings, so that they can lead a sincere and faithful work life as a member of society.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20160410898 |title=IWBA Regular Meeting |website=WATV News |publisher= |date=April 10, 2016 |quote= }}</ref> | *Young adult workers in Korea gathered for a '''Regular Meeting for International Worker Bible Academy [IWBA]''' (April 10, 2016). The Church of God encourages young adult workers to build their faith through regular educational gatherings, so that they can lead a sincere and faithful work life as a member of society.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20160410898 |title=IWBA Regular Meeting |website=WATV News |publisher= |date=April 10, 2016 |quote= }}</ref> | ||
*The '''New Jerusalem Cultural Content Awards Ceremony''' was held on December 10, 2017, and December 2, 2018. This is an integrated awards ceremony for the Melchizedek Literary Contest, Elohim Video Festival, Bible Seminar Presentation Content Contest, and Preaching Content Contest. The winners contribute to the production of biblical content through publications, videos, and presentations.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20171210460 |title=New Jerusalem Cultural Content Awards Ceremony 2017 |website=English WATV |publisher= |date=December 10, 2017 |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.kyeonggi.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=1422512 |title=‘New Jerusalem Cultural Content Awards Ceremony 2017’ in Pangyo Temple |website= |publisher= | *The '''New Jerusalem Cultural Content Awards Ceremony''' was held on December 10, 2017, and December 2, 2018. This is an integrated awards ceremony for the Melchizedek Literary Contest, Elohim Video Festival, Bible Seminar Presentation Content Contest, and Preaching Content Contest. The winners contribute to the production of biblical content through publications, videos, and presentations.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20171210460 |title=New Jerusalem Cultural Content Awards Ceremony 2017 |website=English WATV |publisher= |date=December 10, 2017 |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.kyeonggi.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=1422512 |title=‘New Jerusalem Cultural Content Awards Ceremony 2017’ in Pangyo Temple |website=Kyeonggi Ilbo |publisher= |date=December 11, 2017 |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url= https://english.watv.org/news/content.asp?idx=52614&page=3&back=all|title=The New Jerusalem Cultural Content Awards Ceremony 2018 |website=English WATV |publisher= |date= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
*The '''Regular Meeting for Work Mission''' was held for the Work Mission members of the Church of God (September 8, 2019). At this meeting, the members not only examined their faith through the words of the Bible, but also shared the gospel vision by talking about how they set an example to others by doing good deeds at work.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://watv.org/work-mission-regular-gathering/ |title=Work Mission Regular Gathering for the Second Half of 2019 |website=WATV.org |publisher= |date= |quote= }}</ref> | *The '''Regular Meeting for Work Mission''' was held for the Work Mission members of the Church of God (September 8, 2019). At this meeting, the members not only examined their faith through the words of the Bible, but also shared the gospel vision by talking about how they set an example to others by doing good deeds at work.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://watv.org/work-mission-regular-gathering/ |title=Work Mission Regular Gathering for the Second Half of 2019 |website=WATV.org |publisher= |date= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
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===Overseas Visiting Groups=== | ===Overseas Visiting Groups=== | ||
Members from all over the world visit Korea through the '''[[The Church of God Overseas Visiting Group|Overseas Visiting Group]]''' program. Through this program, they learn about Korean history and culture while spending meaningful time at the Pangyo Temple. They not only participate in worship services, but also attend events such as the Global Bible Seminar, Global Conferences, and other events. Through these events, they learn the truth of the Bible, feel the love of Heavenly Mother, and engage with members from different countries.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kyeongin.com/main/view.php?key=20160531010011255 |title=Believers All Over the World, Take the 'Pilgrimage Route' of New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple |website= |publisher= | Members from all over the world visit Korea through the '''[[The Church of God Overseas Visiting Group|Overseas Visiting Group]]''' program. Through this program, they learn about Korean history and culture while spending meaningful time at the Pangyo Temple. They not only participate in worship services, but also attend events such as the Global Bible Seminar, Global Conferences, and other events. Through these events, they learn the truth of the Bible, feel the love of Heavenly Mother, and engage with members from different countries.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kyeongin.com/main/view.php?key=20160531010011255 |title=Believers All Over the World, Take the 'Pilgrimage Route' of New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple |website=Kyeonggin Ilbo |publisher= |date=June 1, 2016 |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.joongboo.com/news/articleView.html?mod=news&act=articleView&idxno=1118768 |title=70th Overseas Visiting Group Come to Pangyo Techno Valley |website=Joongboo Ilbo |publisher= |date=November 9, 2016 |quote= }}</ref> | ||
===Seminars=== | ===Seminars=== | ||
[[file:Arise & Shine 2019 국제 성경 세미나4.jpg |thumb |300px |A member from the U.S. presents at the 2019 Arise & Shine Global Bible Seminar]] | [[file:Arise & Shine 2019 국제 성경 세미나4.jpg |thumb |300px |A member from the U.S. presents at the 2019 Arise & Shine Global Bible Seminar]] | ||
*• A '''seminar for international students''' was held in the seminar room at the Pangyo Temple with the theme of “Our Mother” (July 23, 2017). Korean students prepared this event to encourage international students, studying far away from their home countries. International students from 43 countries, including the U.K., Colombia, Ghana, Romania, Mongolia, and Vietnam, looked around the exhibition and participated in the seminar with the theme of mothers’ love. They also learned how to wear hanbok (traditional Korean clothes), played traditional Korean games, and took Hangeul (Korean language) classes.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://english.watv.org/news/content.asp?idx=49126&page=6&back=all |title=2017 'Our Mother' Seminar For Foreign Students |website=English WATV |publisher= |date=July 23, 2017 |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.joongboo.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=1182026 |title=Church of God Invite Foreign Students for Traditional Culture Experience |website= |publisher= | *• A '''seminar for international students''' was held in the seminar room at the Pangyo Temple with the theme of “Our Mother” (July 23, 2017). Korean students prepared this event to encourage international students, studying far away from their home countries. International students from 43 countries, including the U.K., Colombia, Ghana, Romania, Mongolia, and Vietnam, looked around the exhibition and participated in the seminar with the theme of mothers’ love. They also learned how to wear hanbok (traditional Korean clothes), played traditional Korean games, and took Hangeul (Korean language) classes.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://english.watv.org/news/content.asp?idx=49126&page=6&back=all |title=2017 'Our Mother' Seminar For Foreign Students |website=English WATV |publisher= |date=July 23, 2017 |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.joongboo.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=1182026 |title=Church of God Invite Foreign Students for Traditional Culture Experience |website=Joongboo Ilbo |publisher= |date=July 25, 2017 |quote= }}</ref> | ||
*The '''2018 Arise & Shine Global Bible Seminar''' was held on November 1, 2018. Members who work in various fields such as education, medical care, and electronic engineering in the U.S., Spain, Peru, the Philippines, Mexico, and South Africa testified about [[God the Mother]] in the Bible through their expertise.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://english.watv.org/news/content.asp?idx=51667&page=3&back=all |title=Arise & Shine 2018 Global Bible Seminar |website=English WATV |publisher= |date= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.shinailbo.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1115521 |title=Church of God Held Arise & Shine Global Bible Seminar 2018 |website= |publisher= | *The '''2018 Arise & Shine Global Bible Seminar''' was held on November 1, 2018. Members who work in various fields such as education, medical care, and electronic engineering in the U.S., Spain, Peru, the Philippines, Mexico, and South Africa testified about [[God the Mother]] in the Bible through their expertise.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://english.watv.org/news/content.asp?idx=51667&page=3&back=all |title=Arise & Shine 2018 Global Bible Seminar |website=English WATV |publisher= |date= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.shinailbo.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1115521 |title=Church of God Held Arise & Shine Global Bible Seminar 2018 |website=Shina Ilbo |publisher= |date=November 1, 2018 |quote= }}</ref> | ||
*The '''2019 Arise & Shine Global Bible Seminar''' was held three times (April 4, April 29, and May 24, 2019). The pastoral staff, the female pastoral staff, and young adult workers from around the world visited Korea and gave [https://terms.naver.com/entry.naver?docId=3587317&cid=59277&categoryId=59280 TED-style talks] about God the Mother and the truth of the new covenant through their expertise and academic knowledge.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://english.watv.org/news/content.asp?idx=53387&page=2&back=all |title=Arise & Shine Global Bible Seminar 2019 |website=English WATV |publisher= |date= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://watv.org/arise-shine-global-bible-seminar-2019-2nd/ |title=Arise & Shine Global Bible Seminar 2019(II) |website=WATV.org |publisher= |date= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://watv.org/arise-shine-global-bible-seminar-2019-3rd/ |title=Arise & Shine Global Bible Seminar 2019(Ⅲ) |website=WATV.org |publisher= |date=May 24, 2019 |quote= }}</ref> | *The '''2019 Arise & Shine Global Bible Seminar''' was held three times (April 4, April 29, and May 24, 2019). The pastoral staff, the female pastoral staff, and young adult workers from around the world visited Korea and gave [https://terms.naver.com/entry.naver?docId=3587317&cid=59277&categoryId=59280 TED-style talks] about God the Mother and the truth of the new covenant through their expertise and academic knowledge.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://english.watv.org/news/content.asp?idx=53387&page=2&back=all |title=Arise & Shine Global Bible Seminar 2019 |website=English WATV |publisher= |date= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://watv.org/arise-shine-global-bible-seminar-2019-2nd/ |title=Arise & Shine Global Bible Seminar 2019(II) |website=WATV.org |publisher= |date= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://watv.org/arise-shine-global-bible-seminar-2019-3rd/ |title=Arise & Shine Global Bible Seminar 2019(Ⅲ) |website=WATV.org |publisher= |date=May 24, 2019 |quote= }}</ref> | ||
*The '''2019 Arise & Shine Global Bible Seminar for University Students''' was held on July 12, 2019. University students from 8 countries testified to the existence of [[Elohim|God Elohim]] through their majors such as mathematics, accounting, and social science.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://watv.org/arise-shine-global-bible-seminar-university-students-2019/ |title=Arise & Shine Global Bible Seminar for University Students 2019 |website=WATV.org |publisher= |date= |quote= }}</ref> | *The '''2019 Arise & Shine Global Bible Seminar for University Students''' was held on July 12, 2019. University students from 8 countries testified to the existence of [[Elohim|God Elohim]] through their majors such as mathematics, accounting, and social science.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://watv.org/arise-shine-global-bible-seminar-university-students-2019/ |title=Arise & Shine Global Bible Seminar for University Students 2019 |website=WATV.org |publisher= |date= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
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===Raising Awareness About Issues Impacting the International Community=== | ===Raising Awareness About Issues Impacting the International Community=== | ||
[[file:2019 ASEZ 국제 정상회의.jpg |thumb |300px |Members from Europe, North America, and Asia are holding their resolutions at the Global ASEZ Summit]] | [[file:2019 ASEZ 국제 정상회의.jpg |thumb |300px |Members from Europe, North America, and Asia are holding their resolutions at the Global ASEZ Summit]] | ||
*The '''2017 ASEZ Global Forum for the Implementation of [https://sdgs.un.org/goals UN SDGs]''' was held at the Pangyo Temple on December 7, 2017. This event was hosted by Church of God University Student Volunteer Group [ASEZ]. More than 3,000 university student members in Korea, international students, embassy officials, university professors, and journalists participated and sought after the role of university students to implement the SDGs.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://english.watv.org/news/content.asp?idx=49137&page=5&back=all |title=ASEZ Global Forum 2017 on the Implementation of UN SDGs |website=English WATV |publisher= |date= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ndnnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=163074 |title=3,000 Attended ASEZ Global Forum 2017 on the Implementation of UN SDGs |website= |publisher= | *The '''2017 ASEZ Global Forum for the Implementation of [https://sdgs.un.org/goals UN SDGs]''' was held at the Pangyo Temple on December 7, 2017. This event was hosted by Church of God University Student Volunteer Group [ASEZ]. More than 3,000 university student members in Korea, international students, embassy officials, university professors, and journalists participated and sought after the role of university students to implement the SDGs.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://english.watv.org/news/content.asp?idx=49137&page=5&back=all |title=ASEZ Global Forum 2017 on the Implementation of UN SDGs |website=English WATV |publisher= |date= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ndnnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=163074 |title=3,000 Attended ASEZ Global Forum 2017 on the Implementation of UN SDGs |website=NDN News |publisher= |date=December 7, 2017 |quote= }}</ref> | ||
*The '''2018 ASEZ Climate Change Response Conference''' was held in the seminar room under the subject, “Climate Change Response and the Role of Universities” (November 22, 2018). [https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duberl%C3%AD_Rodr%C3%ADguez Duberlí Rodríguez Tineo], the Supreme Court Judge of the Judicial Power of Peru, gave a lecture to conference participants. ASEZ members from the United States, South Africa, and Peru shared about climate disasters that occurred in their countries and the activities citizens can do to increase environmental awareness.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://watv.org/asez-talk-concert-2018/ |title=ASEZ Talk Concert on Confronting Climate Change 2018 |website=WATV.org |publisher= |date= |quote= }}</ref> | *The '''2018 ASEZ Climate Change Response Conference''' was held in the seminar room under the subject, “Climate Change Response and the Role of Universities” (November 22, 2018). [https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duberl%C3%AD_Rodr%C3%ADguez Duberlí Rodríguez Tineo], the Supreme Court Judge of the Judicial Power of Peru, gave a lecture to conference participants. ASEZ members from the United States, South Africa, and Peru shared about climate disasters that occurred in their countries and the activities citizens can do to increase environmental awareness.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://watv.org/asez-talk-concert-2018/ |title=ASEZ Talk Concert on Confronting Climate Change 2018 |website=WATV.org |publisher= |date= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
*The '''2019 Worldwide University Student Leadership Conference''' was held from July 10-17 in 2019. Members from 207 universities in 41 countries and members from 228 universities in Korea participated in the '''University Student Global Forum for Invigoration of Campus Mission''' that was held during the conference. University students learned the Bible’s teachings about the virtues of a global leader and developed their competencies as future leaders.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kyeongin.com/main/view.php?key=20190718010007085 |title=[Church of God] University Students from 42 Countries Shared Borderless Humanity |website= |publisher= | *The '''2019 Worldwide University Student Leadership Conference''' was held from July 10-17 in 2019. Members from 207 universities in 41 countries and members from 228 universities in Korea participated in the '''University Student Global Forum for Invigoration of Campus Mission''' that was held during the conference. University students learned the Bible’s teachings about the virtues of a global leader and developed their competencies as future leaders.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kyeongin.com/main/view.php?key=20190718010007085 |title=[Church of God] University Students from 42 Countries Shared Borderless Humanity |website=Kyeongin Ilbo |publisher= |date=July 22, 2019 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://watv.org/worldwide-university-student-leadership-conference-2019/ |title=Worldwide University Student Leadership Conference 2019 |website=WATV.org |publisher= |date= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
*The '''ASEZ Conference With Futurist Jerome Glenn''', Director of the [https://www.millennium-project.org/ Millennium Project], was held at the Pangyo Temple and attracted public attention (June 26, 2019). Through the topic, “Seeking the Role of University Students for a Sustainable Future,” Glenn answered questions from ASEZ members. He spoke highly of the ASEZ’s activities, saying that the students were ''acting right now'', and hoped to discuss more in the future with them.<ref name="제롬 글렌" /> | *The '''ASEZ Conference With Futurist Jerome Glenn''', Director of the [https://www.millennium-project.org/ Millennium Project], was held at the Pangyo Temple and attracted public attention (June 26, 2019). Through the topic, “Seeking the Role of University Students for a Sustainable Future,” Glenn answered questions from ASEZ members. He spoke highly of the ASEZ’s activities, saying that the students were ''acting right now'', and hoped to discuss more in the future with them.<ref name="제롬 글렌" /> | ||
*The '''2019 Global ASEZ Summit''' was held on July 15, 2019. This event was attended by journalists, ASEZ members and university professors from 42 countries, including the [https://www.snu.ac.kr/ Seoul National University] in Korea, [https://www.harvard.edu/ Harvard University] in the U.S., the [https://www.uwa.edu.au/ University of Western Australia], and the [https://www.tum.de/ Technical University of Munich] in Germany. They discussed how to effectively implement the ASEZ’s “Reduce Crime Together” project in their communities. The administrator of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Judicial Power of Peru gave a lecture to participants, and the Rector of the National Pedagogical Dragomanov University in Ukraine gave a video lecture. The participants completed the “Change Makers’ Resolution” with a united goal to carry out in all six continents in the aspects of education, practice, and solidarity.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://watv.org/asez-global-summit-2019/ |title=ASEZ Global Summit 2019 |website=WATV.org |publisher= |date= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.gukjenews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=1147347 |title=ASEZ Held "Global Summit 2019" |website= |publisher= | *The '''2019 Global ASEZ Summit''' was held on July 15, 2019. This event was attended by journalists, ASEZ members and university professors from 42 countries, including the [https://www.snu.ac.kr/ Seoul National University] in Korea, [https://www.harvard.edu/ Harvard University] in the U.S., the [https://www.uwa.edu.au/ University of Western Australia], and the [https://www.tum.de/ Technical University of Munich] in Germany. They discussed how to effectively implement the ASEZ’s “Reduce Crime Together” project in their communities. The administrator of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Judicial Power of Peru gave a lecture to participants, and the Rector of the National Pedagogical Dragomanov University in Ukraine gave a video lecture. The participants completed the “Change Makers’ Resolution” with a united goal to carry out in all six continents in the aspects of education, practice, and solidarity.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://watv.org/asez-global-summit-2019/ |title=ASEZ Global Summit 2019 |website=WATV.org |publisher= |date= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.gukjenews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=1147347 |title=ASEZ Held "Global Summit 2019" |website=Gukje News |publisher= |date=July 17, 2019 |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.donga.com/news/Culture/article/all/20190827/97139176/1 |title=Taking the Lead in International Cooperation to Solve a Global Cooperation Task |website=Donga Ilbo |publisher= |date=August 28, 2019 |quote= }}</ref> | ||
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===Volunteer Service=== | ===Volunteer Service=== | ||
[[file:제907차 전세계 유월절사랑 생명사랑 헌혈릴레이 판교성전.jpg |thumb |300px |Members smiling brightly after donating blood at the Pangyo Temple]] | [[file:제907차 전세계 유월절사랑 생명사랑 헌혈릴레이 판교성전.jpg |thumb |300px |Members smiling brightly after donating blood at the Pangyo Temple]] | ||
*The members of the Pangyo Temple visited [https://www.seongnam.go.kr/main.do Seongnam City Hall], Bundang-gu Office, and Baekhyeon-dong Administrative Welfare Center to deliver 80 bags of healthy groceries to help their neighbors in need before the Lunar New Year (February 4, 2021).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://jmagazine.joins.com/monthly/view/332914 |title=Delivering 4000 Set of Groceries to 200 Vulnerable Members of Society from Seoul to Jeju |website= |publisher= | *The members of the Pangyo Temple visited [https://www.seongnam.go.kr/main.do Seongnam City Hall], Bundang-gu Office, and Baekhyeon-dong Administrative Welfare Center to deliver 80 bags of healthy groceries to help their neighbors in need before the Lunar New Year (February 4, 2021).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://jmagazine.joins.com/monthly/view/332914 |title=Delivering 4000 Set of Groceries to 200 Vulnerable Members of Society from Seoul to Jeju |website=JoongAng Magazine |publisher= |date=January 17, 2021 |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.shinailbo.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=1375674 |title=Church of God, Share Love with Neighbor Nationwide for the New Year |website=Shina Ilbo |publisher= |date=February 8, 2021 |quote= }}</ref> | ||
*The members of the Pangyo Temple delivered 100 gift sets to the Bundang-gu Office as part of the event, '''Sharing Love With Neighbors During Chuseok''' (which is traditional Korean feast) (September 19, 2017).<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.kgnews.co.kr/news/article.html?no=494663 |title=Church of God Share Love with Neighbor for a "Generous Chuseok" |website= |publisher= | *The members of the Pangyo Temple delivered 100 gift sets to the Bundang-gu Office as part of the event, '''Sharing Love With Neighbors During Chuseok''' (which is traditional Korean feast) (September 19, 2017).<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.kgnews.co.kr/news/article.html?no=494663 |title=Church of God Share Love with Neighbor for a "Generous Chuseok" |website=Kyeonggi Ilbo |publisher= |date=September 24, 2017 |quote= }}</ref> | ||
*The members cleaned the streets in Baekhyeon-dong as part of '''“Mother’s Street” campaign''' (November 30, 2017). The purpose of the campaign was to create clean and pleasant environments for local communities by cleaning 40,000 km (the circumference of the earth) of debris with people from all over the world. This campaign was held throughout Korea and in roughly 80 countries.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ajunews.com/view/20171205113428163 |title=It Will Be Overflowing with Love and Hope If the Whole World Becomes a ‘Mother’s Street' |website= |publisher= | *The members cleaned the streets in Baekhyeon-dong as part of '''“Mother’s Street” campaign''' (November 30, 2017). The purpose of the campaign was to create clean and pleasant environments for local communities by cleaning 40,000 km (the circumference of the earth) of debris with people from all over the world. This campaign was held throughout Korea and in roughly 80 countries.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ajunews.com/view/20171205113428163 |title=It Will Be Overflowing with Love and Hope If the Whole World Becomes a ‘Mother’s Street' |website=Aju News |publisher= |date=December 5, 2017 |quote= }}</ref> | ||
*The members collected garbage at the Baekhyeon-dong Cafe Street and Naksaengdae Park on March 14, 2016. Theseis cleanups were to remind themselves about the meaning of the [[Passover]] and put God’s love into practice.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.segye.com/newsView/20160314003691?OutUrl=naver |title=Neighbors Said “Good Riddance” as 600 Church of God Pangyo Temple Members Clean up the Street |website= |publisher= | *The members collected garbage at the Baekhyeon-dong Cafe Street and Naksaengdae Park on March 14, 2016. Theseis cleanups were to remind themselves about the meaning of the [[Passover]] and put God’s love into practice.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.segye.com/newsView/20160314003691?OutUrl=naver |title=Neighbors Said “Good Riddance” as 600 Church of God Pangyo Temple Members Clean up the Street |website=Segye Ilbo |publisher= |date=March 14, 2016 |quote= }}</ref> | ||
*In celebration of the Passover, the 907th Worldwide Blood Drive to Give Life Through the Love of the Passover was held at the Pangyo Temple on April 26, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/201804261525789869 |title=World Mission Society Church of God Blood Donation Relay |website= |publisher= | *In celebration of the Passover, the 907th Worldwide Blood Drive to Give Life Through the Love of the Passover was held at the Pangyo Temple on April 26, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/201804261525789869 |title=World Mission Society Church of God Blood Donation Relay |website=Hankook Ilbo |publisher= |date=April 26, 2018 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> About 700 people, including members of the Church of God in Seongnam, neighbors, and local government officials, participated in the event.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.joongboo.com/news/articleView.html?mod=news&act=articleView&idxno=1246841 |title=700 New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple Members Participate in Blood Donation, Sharing Lives, Celebrating the Passover |website=Joongboo Ilbo |publisher= |date=April 26, 2018 |quote= }}</ref> | ||
===Educational Support and Intercultural Communication=== | ===Educational Support and Intercultural Communication=== | ||
*'''Character Education for the Youth''' was held at the Pangyo Temple (July 16, 2017 and August 27, 2019). Middle and high school students from Gyeonggi Province attended and learned about good character, etiquette, service, etc.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://english.watv.org/news/content.asp?idx=49124&page=6&back=all |title=2017 Summer Youth Character Education |website=English WATV |publisher= |date= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.joongboo.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=1382083 |title=Church of God New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple Held a Special Lecture, Nurturing Future Generation Youth Competency with Character Education |website= |publisher= | *'''Character Education for the Youth''' was held at the Pangyo Temple (July 16, 2017 and August 27, 2019). Middle and high school students from Gyeonggi Province attended and learned about good character, etiquette, service, etc.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://english.watv.org/news/content.asp?idx=49124&page=6&back=all |title=2017 Summer Youth Character Education |website=English WATV |publisher= |date= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.joongboo.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=1382083 |title=Church of God New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple Held a Special Lecture, Nurturing Future Generation Youth Competency with Character Education |website=Joongboo Ilbo |publisher= |date=August 27, 2019 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
*A special initiative of the '''“Our Mother” Writing & Photo Exhibition''' that attracted over 600,000 visitors was held (May 19, 2017). The exhibition was originally scheduled to end on July 23; however, it was extended until September 3 thanks to the support of local citizens.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kyeongin.com/main/view.php?key=20170523010007632 |title=[Celebrating '600,000 Viewers' of New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple's Special Exhibition] Delivering 'Mother's Love' Dashing Across 56 Regions |website= |publisher= | *A special initiative of the '''“Our Mother” Writing & Photo Exhibition''' that attracted over 600,000 visitors was held (May 19, 2017). The exhibition was originally scheduled to end on July 23; however, it was extended until September 3 thanks to the support of local citizens.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kyeongin.com/main/view.php?key=20170523010007632 |title=[Celebrating '600,000 Viewers' of New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple's Special Exhibition] Delivering 'Mother's Love' Dashing Across 56 Regions |website=Kyeongin Ilbo |publisher= |date= May 24, 2017 |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kyeonggi.com/news/articleView.html?mod=news&act=articleView&idxno=1379002 |title=Seongnam Pangyo Church of God's "Out Mother" Writing and Photo Exhibition is Held Until September 3rd |website=Kyeonggi Ilbo |publisher= |date= July 30, 2017 |quote= }}</ref> | ||
*On October 3, 2018, '''the 2nd Happy Seminar for Workers''' was held to encourage workers who have become weary from their busy lives.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20181003346 |title=Healing Seminar for Workers Held in Pangyo and Daejeon |website=WATV News |publisher= |date= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kyeonggi.com/news/articleView.html?mod=news&act=articleView&idxno=1526236 |title=Healing Seminar for Workers Held Recently by World Mission Society Church of God |website= |publisher= | *On October 3, 2018, '''the 2nd Happy Seminar for Workers''' was held to encourage workers who have become weary from their busy lives.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20181003346 |title=Healing Seminar for Workers Held in Pangyo and Daejeon |website=WATV News |publisher= |date= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kyeonggi.com/news/articleView.html?mod=news&act=articleView&idxno=1526236 |title=Healing Seminar for Workers Held Recently by World Mission Society Church of God |website=Kyeonggi Ilbo |publisher= |date=October 4, 2018 |quote= }}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||