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==The Holy Land of the Gospel Welcomes People from All Over the World==

{{그림|하나님의 교회-48차 해외성도 방문단.jpg|정렬=오른쪽섬네일|너비=300px|타이틀=The 48th Overseas Visiting Group visits the New Jerusalem Imae Temple.}}

The New Jerusalem Imae Temple has been a home filled with love for members from all over the world who visit Korea, and the birthplace of the gospel of the [[New Covenant|new covenant]] in this age. Now, there are multi-ethnic, multi-racial, and multi-cultural members in the Church of God in over 7,500 locations in 175 countries. Since the overseas mission began in 1997, members from all over the world have visited Korea through the [[The Church of God Overseas Visiting Group|Overseas Visiting Group]] program, which started in the early 2000s. Until the [https://www.britannica.com/science/COVID-19 COVID-19] pandemic began, a total of 75 visiting groups had come to Korea to learn the words of the Bible and experience Mother’s love. During their visit to Korea, they studied the truth of the new covenant in-depth, staying in the dormitory of the Overseas Visiting Group, which is located next to the New Jerusalem Imae Temple, and visiting the Head Office and the training institutes. After spending meaningful time in Korea, the members returned to their home countries and are taking the lead in preaching the gospel, spreading the love of [[God the Father and God the Mother]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.donga.com/news/Culture/article/all/20160713/79166164/1 |title=[World Mission Society Church of God] Overseas Visiting Groups from all Continents Become Part of Global Harmony |website=The DongA Ilbo|date=July 14, 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://jmagazine.joins.com/monthly/view/306924 |title=Special Feature – Welcome to Korea! World Mission Society Church of God Overseas Members Visit Korea |website=Monthly JoongAng |date=June 17, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://english.watv.org/news/content.asp?idx=792&page=28&back=all |title=A Constant Parade of Pilgrims Who Long for Heavenly Jerusalem |website=English WATV |date=April 7, 2008 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://english.watv.org/news/content.asp?idx=780&page=29&back=all |title=Prophetic Heroes Flew to Jerusalem From All Nations of the World |website=English WATV |date=November 4, 2007}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://english.watv.org/news/content.asp?idx=519&page=31&back=all |title=~~“We~~ Return Home, Taking the Fire of the Holy ~~Spirit”~~ |website=English WATV |date=October 22, 2006 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20021122951 |title=Korean Church Members, it’s Time to Prepare with Global Leadership |website=WATV News |date=November 22, 2002 }}</ref>

The New Jerusalem Imae Temple has been a home filled with love for members from all over the world who visit Korea, and the birthplace of the gospel of the [[New Covenant|new covenant]] in this age. Now, there are multi-ethnic, multi-racial, and multi-cultural members in the Church of God in over 7,500 locations in 175 countries. Since the overseas mission began in 1997, members from all over the world have visited Korea through the [[The Church of God Overseas Visiting Group|Overseas Visiting Group]] program, which started in the early 2000s. Until the [https://www.britannica.com/science/COVID-19 COVID-19] pandemic began, a total of 75 visiting groups had come to Korea to learn the words of the Bible and experience Mother’s love. During their visit to Korea, they studied the truth of the new covenant in-depth, staying in the dormitory of the Overseas Visiting Group, which is located next to the New Jerusalem Imae Temple, and visiting the Head Office and the training institutes. After spending meaningful time in Korea, the members returned to their home countries and are taking the lead in preaching the gospel, spreading the love of [[God the Father and God the Mother]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.donga.com/news/Culture/article/all/20160713/79166164/1 |title=[World Mission Society Church of God] Overseas Visiting Groups from all Continents Become Part of Global Harmony |website=The DongA Ilbo|date=July 14, 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://jmagazine.joins.com/monthly/view/306924 |title=Special Feature – Welcome to Korea! World Mission Society Church of God Overseas Members Visit Korea |website=Monthly JoongAng |date=June 17, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://english.watv.org/news/content.asp?idx=792&page=28&back=all |title=A Constant Parade of Pilgrims Who Long for Heavenly Jerusalem |website=English WATV |date=April 7, 2008 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://english.watv.org/news/content.asp?idx=780&page=29&back=all |title=Prophetic Heroes Flew to Jerusalem From All Nations of the World |website=English WATV |date=November 4, 2007}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://english.watv.org/news/content.asp?idx=519&page=31&back=all |title=We Return Home, Taking the Fire of the Holy Spirit |website=English WATV |date=October 22, 2006 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20021122951 |title=Korean Church Members, it’s Time to Prepare with Global Leadership |website=WATV News |date=November 22, 2002 }}</ref>

==A Place of Community-Building with Family and Neighbors==

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The members of the New Jerusalem Imae Temple are taking the lead in improving public welfare by taking care of their neighbors and communities, practicing the [[Teachings of Mother]] and the love of [[Christ]].

*They make efforts to create a pleasant environment around the church by cleaning nearby residential areas, around Imae Subway Station, the Imae Stream, and the sides of roads and hills near the church.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kyeongin.com/main/view.php?key=729218 |title=Church of God Passover Environmental Cleanup |website=The Kyeongin Ilbo |date=April 22, 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kyeongin.com/main/view.php?key=698813 |title=2,000 Members Conduct ‘My Region Environmental Cleanup’ with One Mind |website=The Kyeongin Ilbo |date=December 18, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.incheonilbo.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=468156 |title=Bundang Church of God Regional Cleanup Activity |website=The Incheon Ilbo |date=September 3, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20080316875 |title=~~“Spring~~ Came to Imae-~~dong”~~ |website=WATV News |date=March 16, 2008 }}</ref>

*They make efforts to create a pleasant environment around the church by cleaning nearby residential areas, around Imae Subway Station, the Imae Stream, and the sides of roads and hills near the church.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kyeongin.com/main/view.php?key=729218 |title=Church of God Passover Environmental Cleanup |website=The Kyeongin Ilbo |date=April 22, 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kyeongin.com/main/view.php?key=698813 |title=2,000 Members Conduct ‘My Region Environmental Cleanup’ with One Mind |website=The Kyeongin Ilbo |date=December 18, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.incheonilbo.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=468156 |title=Bundang Church of God Regional Cleanup Activity |website=The Incheon Ilbo |date=September 3, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20080316875 |title=Spring Came to Imae-dong |website=WATV News |date=March 16, 2008 }}</ref>

*Although the problem of blood shortage is an increasing concern in society, the number of people donating blood is decreasing every year.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.pharmstoday.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=148278 |title=Blood Donating Population Increases, Blood Usage Decreases |website=Pharms Today |date=October 23, 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://health.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2021/02/15/2021021502348.html |title=Prolonged Covid-19, 180,000 Blood Donating Population Dropped Last Year |website=Health Chosun |date=February 15, 2012 }}</ref> The members are making efforts to save lives by carrying out large-scale [[Worldwide Blood Drive to Give Life Through the Love of the Passover|blood drives]] together with local churches in Seongnam to help their neighbors in need of blood transfusions due to diseases and accidents.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kyeonggi.com/768163 |title=Church of God Conducted 299th Passover Love for Saving Life on the 15th |website=Kyeonggi Ilbo |date=May 15, 2014 }}</ref>

*When national holidays come, the members donate daily necessities and groceries to local governments to share love and give hope to their neighbors who are feeling lonely and in need.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.watv.org/union/content.asp?articleid=u20120925986 |title=New Jerusalem Temple Donated Rice at Imae 1-dong Community Service Center |website=WATV News |date=September 25, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20050915116 |title=Great Chuseok with Neighbors |website=WATV News |date=September 15, 2005 }}</ref>

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 ==The Holy Land of the Gospel Welcomes People from All Over the World==
 {{그림|하나님의 교회-48차 해외성도 방문단.jpg|정렬=오른쪽섬네일|너비=300px|타이틀=The 48th Overseas Visiting Group visits the New Jerusalem Imae Temple.}}
-The New Jerusalem Imae Temple has been a home filled with love for members from all over the world who visit Korea, and the birthplace of the gospel of the [[New Covenant|new covenant]] in this age. Now, there are multi-ethnic, multi-racial, and multi-cultural members in the Church of God in over 7,500 locations in 175 countries. Since the overseas mission began in 1997, members from all over the world have visited Korea through the [[The Church of God Overseas Visiting Group|Overseas Visiting Group]] program, which started in the early 2000s. Until the [https://www.britannica.com/science/COVID-19 COVID-19] pandemic began, a total of 75 visiting groups had come to Korea to learn the words of the Bible and experience Mother’s love. During their visit to Korea, they studied the truth of the new covenant in-depth, staying in the dormitory of the Overseas Visiting Group, which is located next to the New Jerusalem Imae Temple, and visiting the Head Office and the training institutes. After spending meaningful time in Korea, the members returned to their home countries and are taking the lead in preaching the gospel, spreading the love of [[God the Father and God the Mother]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.donga.com/news/Culture/article/all/20160713/79166164/1 |title=[World Mission Society Church of God] Overseas Visiting Groups from all Continents Become Part of Global Harmony |website=The DongA Ilbo|date=July 14, 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://jmagazine.joins.com/monthly/view/306924 |title=Special Feature – Welcome to Korea! World Mission Society Church of God Overseas Members Visit Korea  |website=Monthly JoongAng |date=June 17, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://english.watv.org/news/content.asp?idx=792&page=28&back=all |title=A Constant Parade of Pilgrims Who Long for Heavenly Jerusalem |website=English WATV |date=April 7, 2008 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://english.watv.org/news/content.asp?idx=780&page=29&back=all |title=Prophetic Heroes Flew to Jerusalem From All Nations of the World |website=English WATV |date=November 4, 2007}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://english.watv.org/news/content.asp?idx=519&page=31&back=all |title=“We Return Home, Taking the Fire of the Holy Spirit” |website=English WATV |date=October 22, 2006 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20021122951 |title=Korean Church Members, it’s Time to Prepare with Global Leadership |website=WATV News |date=November 22, 2002 }}</ref>
+The New Jerusalem Imae Temple has been a home filled with love for members from all over the world who visit Korea, and the birthplace of the gospel of the [[New Covenant|new covenant]] in this age. Now, there are multi-ethnic, multi-racial, and multi-cultural members in the Church of God in over 7,500 locations in 175 countries. Since the overseas mission began in 1997, members from all over the world have visited Korea through the [[The Church of God Overseas Visiting Group|Overseas Visiting Group]] program, which started in the early 2000s. Until the [https://www.britannica.com/science/COVID-19 COVID-19] pandemic began, a total of 75 visiting groups had come to Korea to learn the words of the Bible and experience Mother’s love. During their visit to Korea, they studied the truth of the new covenant in-depth, staying in the dormitory of the Overseas Visiting Group, which is located next to the New Jerusalem Imae Temple, and visiting the Head Office and the training institutes. After spending meaningful time in Korea, the members returned to their home countries and are taking the lead in preaching the gospel, spreading the love of [[God the Father and God the Mother]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.donga.com/news/Culture/article/all/20160713/79166164/1 |title=[World Mission Society Church of God] Overseas Visiting Groups from all Continents Become Part of Global Harmony |website=The DongA Ilbo|date=July 14, 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://jmagazine.joins.com/monthly/view/306924 |title=Special Feature – Welcome to Korea! World Mission Society Church of God Overseas Members Visit Korea  |website=Monthly JoongAng |date=June 17, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://english.watv.org/news/content.asp?idx=792&page=28&back=all |title=A Constant Parade of Pilgrims Who Long for Heavenly Jerusalem |website=English WATV |date=April 7, 2008 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://english.watv.org/news/content.asp?idx=780&page=29&back=all |title=Prophetic Heroes Flew to Jerusalem From All Nations of the World |website=English WATV |date=November 4, 2007}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://english.watv.org/news/content.asp?idx=519&page=31&back=all |title=We Return Home, Taking the Fire of the Holy Spirit |website=English WATV |date=October 22, 2006 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20021122951 |title=Korean Church Members, it’s Time to Prepare with Global Leadership |website=WATV News |date=November 22, 2002 }}</ref>
 ==A Place of Community-Building with Family and Neighbors==
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 The members of the New Jerusalem Imae Temple are taking the lead in improving public welfare by taking care of their neighbors and communities, practicing the [[Teachings of Mother]] and the love of [[Christ]].
-*They make efforts to create a pleasant environment around the church by cleaning nearby residential areas, around Imae Subway Station, the Imae Stream, and the sides of roads and hills near the church.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kyeongin.com/main/view.php?key=729218 |title=Church of God Passover Environmental Cleanup |website=The Kyeongin Ilbo |date=April 22, 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kyeongin.com/main/view.php?key=698813 |title=2,000 Members Conduct ‘My Region Environmental Cleanup’ with One Mind |website=The Kyeongin Ilbo |date=December 18, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.incheonilbo.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=468156 |title=Bundang Church of God Regional Cleanup Activity |website=The Incheon Ilbo |date=September 3, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20080316875 |title=“Spring Came to Imae-dong” |website=WATV News |date=March 16, 2008 }}</ref>
+*They make efforts to create a pleasant environment around the church by cleaning nearby residential areas, around Imae Subway Station, the Imae Stream, and the sides of roads and hills near the church.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kyeongin.com/main/view.php?key=729218 |title=Church of God Passover Environmental Cleanup |website=The Kyeongin Ilbo |date=April 22, 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kyeongin.com/main/view.php?key=698813 |title=2,000 Members Conduct ‘My Region Environmental Cleanup’ with One Mind |website=The Kyeongin Ilbo |date=December 18, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.incheonilbo.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=468156 |title=Bundang Church of God Regional Cleanup Activity |website=The Incheon Ilbo |date=September 3, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20080316875 |title=Spring Came to Imae-dong |website=WATV News |date=March 16, 2008 }}</ref>
 *Although the problem of blood shortage is an increasing concern in society, the number of people donating blood is decreasing every year.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.pharmstoday.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=148278 |title=Blood Donating Population Increases, Blood Usage Decreases |website=Pharms Today |date=October 23, 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://health.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2021/02/15/2021021502348.html |title=Prolonged Covid-19, 180,000 Blood Donating Population Dropped Last Year |website=Health Chosun |date=February 15, 2012 }}</ref> The members are making efforts to save lives by carrying out large-scale [[Worldwide Blood Drive to Give Life Through the Love of the Passover|blood drives]] together with local churches in Seongnam to help their neighbors in need of blood transfusions due to diseases and accidents.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kyeonggi.com/768163 |title=Church of God Conducted 299th Passover Love for Saving Life on the 15th |website=Kyeonggi Ilbo |date=May 15, 2014 }}</ref>
 *When national holidays come, the members donate daily necessities and groceries to local governments to share love and give hope to their neighbors who are feeling lonely and in need.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.watv.org/union/content.asp?articleid=u20120925986 |title=New Jerusalem Temple Donated Rice at Imae 1-dong Community Service Center |website=WATV News |date=September 25, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20050915116 |title=Great Chuseok with Neighbors |website=WATV News |date=September 15, 2005 }}</ref>