The Church of God in Maputo, Mozambique
The Church of God in Maputo, Mozambique, was established in October 2017 in the nation’s capital, Maputo. Its official name is the World Mission Society Church of God in Maputo, Mozambique.
The front view of the Church of God in Maputo, Mozambique
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| Category | Church |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Worship, Preaching the Gospel, Community Service |
| Location | Maputo, Mozambique |
| Belong to | World Mission Society Church of God |
| Website | Church of God Official Website |
| Youtube Channel | Church of God Official YouTube |
Sanctuary Overview
- Date of Construction: October 21, 2020
- Size: Two stories, total floor area of 1,881 m²
- Facilities: Main sanctuary, small sanctuary, classrooms, multipurpose room, cafeteria, and others
- Location: Maputo, Mozambique
Features
Mozambique, located in southeastern Africa, is renowned—together with Madagascar—as one of the world’s richest reservoirs of biodiversity. Supported by UNESCO and the international community, the government has placed strong emphasis on conserving this natural heritage. Maputo, the capital, sits along Maputo Bay and serves as the nation’s principal port and economic hub.
The truth of the new covenant was first introduced to Mozambique around 2011, when Mozambican students studying in South Africa received God Elohim and, upon returning home, shared the truth with their families and neighbors. To support this mission, a member couple relocated from South Africa. As the number of those seeking God’s word continued to grow, a Korean missionary was dispatched in 2017, leading to the official establishment of the Church of God in Maputo. Today, members who keep the feasts of life can also be found in Beira, Nampula, Xai-Xai, and Morrumbala.
United in faith in God the Mother, the members of the Church of God in Maputo work together to build a nation filled with God’s love. By consistently carrying out environmental clean-up activities in areas such as the square in front of Maputo City Hall and Malanga Market, they contribute to crime prevention while providing citizens with a more pleasant environment.[1] An official in charge of environmental and public health at Maputo City Hall, who participated in the clean-up efforts, praised the members, saying, “Public awareness of environmental clean-up activities is still relatively low, so we are grateful that the church members are taking the initiative. These activities have had a positive impact on the prevention of various diseases as well as on citizens’ mental health.”[2]
The university volunteer group ASEZ and the young adult worker group ASEZ WAO have also joined these efforts. During school breaks and holidays, Korean members worked with them to clean Eduardo Mondlane University and Praça dos Trabalhadores, raising awareness and encouraging citizen participation.
Young adult members further engage in more structured public-service projects in cooperation with government agencies and field experts. A student from Eduardo Mondlane University, who is also a Church member, attended the Worldwide ASEZ Summit in Korea, where he exchanged ideas on crime-prevention programs with students from around the world and received guidance from international leaders.[3] ASEZ members in Washington, D.C., U.S., also strengthened cooperation with the Embassy of Mozambique.[4] Maputo Mayor David Simango signed a statement of support for ASEZ WAO, expressing encouragement for young people advancing sustainable development.[5]
Church members in Mozambique are likewise active in practicing neighborly love. They conduct consistent blood drives to help patients in need[6] and visit orphanages, offering care through cleaning activities and cultural programs.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, members launched the “Hand to Hand” relay and “Heart to Heart” project to support frontline medical staff,[7][8] delivering handwritten letters and snacks to hospitals as expressions of gratitude. To foster encouragement and connection during social distancing, the church also hosted online concerts. In March 2022, the Messiah Orchestra Online Concert for the Passover was livestreamed from the Okcheon Go&Come Training Institute in Korea and warmly received by viewers in Mozambique. Audiences responded enthusiastically, and José Majula Zarafi Marcos, Economic Adviser to the Speaker of the National Assembly, described the event as “truly fantastic,” adding that while such opportunities were rare, the online format made participation easy and enjoyable.[9]
In addition, members host Bible seminars and cultural exchange programs, including traditional Korean game events, offering opportunities for Bible study and fellowship while sharing happiness with the community.
External links
- "The Church of God in Maputo, Mozambique". WATV News.
See also
Related videos
- 2022 Passover Messiah Orchestra Concert
References
- ↑ The Church of God Shares Warmth with the Local Community through Chuseok Outreach, Eduin News, September 11, 2019
- ↑ A Green Breeze Sweeps Across the African Continent, WATV News, December 21, 2012
- ↑ ASEZ Global Summit 2019: A Quantum Leap for Change towards Zero Crime, ASEZ.org, July 15, 2019
- ↑ Establishing the Proposal for Implementation of the UN SDGs and Building Up an International Network, ASEZ.org, January 30, 2018
- ↑ Support Signature, ASEZ WAO Official Website
- ↑ The Church of God’s Sincere Volunteer Work Moves Not Only Global Citizens but Also the United Nations, Weekly DongA
- ↑ The Church of God Youth Volunteer Group Launches Campaign to Support COVID-19 Medical Workers, The Hankook IlBo, November 13, 2020
- ↑ The Church of God: “Hope and Support for Our Global Family in Africa”, The Gyeong-gi Shinmun, April 14, 2021
- ↑ Passover Love Shared with 7.8 Billion People... The World Mission Society Church of God, Woman Chosun, April 26, 2022