New Jerusalem Temple in Shiheung, Korea
Building view of the New Jerusalem Shiheung Temple
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| Category | Church |
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| Purpose | Worship, Preaching the Gospel, Community Service |
| Location | Shiheung-dong, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea |
| Belong to | World Mission Society Church of God |
| Website | Church of God Official Website |
The New Jerusalem Shiheung Temple is the Church of God established in Shiheung-dong, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea. The dedication service was held on January 3, 2009. Its official name is the World Mission Society Church of God New Jerusalem Shiheung Temple.
Sanctuary Overview
- Dedication service: January 3, 2009
- Scale: Main building (1 basement level, 2 above-ground floors) and 3 auxiliary buildings including an education center, with a total floor area of 2,425.78㎡
- Facilities: Main sanctuary, small sanctuary, multilingual interpretation rooms, study rooms, fellowship halls, cafeteria, etc.
- Location: Shiheung-dong, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
Features
Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, where the New Jerusalem Siheung Temple is located, enjoys a geographic advantage due to its proximity to Seoul. With ongoing residential development and road construction, the local population continues to grow. The area is home to several public institutions, including the Korea Expressway Corporation Traffic Center, the Korea Water Resources Corporation Southeast Gyeonggi Branch, Sejong Institute, the National Archives of Korea, and Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), as well as Seoul Air Base, which is a Republic of Korea Air Force facility. The Tancheon Stream flows through the central part of the district, and the nearby Tancheon Freshwater Fish Wetland Ecological Garden has become a popular healing space for local residents.
The New Jerusalem Siheung Temple features a European-style exterior and is equipped with a variety of facilities. It is located near both the Head Office of the Church of God and the New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple, providing lodging and educational centers for overseas members visiting from around the world. During the dedication service, which was held in conjunction with the first Sabbath worship service of the year 2009, General Pastor Kim Joo-cheol stated: “This will be a place of grace where nations of the world gather to give glory and worship to God.”[1]
Church members are actively engaged in various efforts to make the Church a warm resting place for the local community. They donate daily necessities and groceries to local governments to help neighbors in need, fostering a family-like bond. They also invite local seniors to the Church for cultural events and provide free haircuts and grooming services as acts of respect and care for the elderly.[2][3] Through environmental cleanup activities, they help maintain a pleasant environment in the Siheung-dong area and along the Tancheon Stream.[4][5] In addition, together with other Churches in the Seongnam area, they have led blood drives, spreading a positive influence in the community.[6]
In recognition of their dedicated volunteer work and contributions to promoting a culture of service, the New Jerusalem Siheung Temple received a Certificate of Recognition from the Governor of Gyeonggi Province, Korea, in 2016.[7]
See also
- The Church of God in Korea
- The New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple
- The New Jerusalem Imae Temple
- The Church of God in Moran, Seongnam, Korea
- The Church of God in Sujeong, Seongnam, Korea
- The Church of God in Dochon, Seongnam, Korea
- The Church of God in Sangdaewon, Seongnam, Korea
External links
- "The Church of God 'New Jerusalem Second Temple Construction'". The Kyeongin Ilbo. January 7, 2009.
References
- ↑ A Hall of the Gospel Where People from All Nations Gather to Praise Elohim God, WATV News, January 3, 2009
- ↑ The Church of God Hosts Senior Citizens' Appreciation Event in Seongnam, Kyeonggi Ilbo, July 17, 2012
- ↑ The Church of God Holds Local Senior Appreciation Event, The Gyeong-gi Shinmun, July 17, 2012
- ↑ The Church of God Conducts Environmental Cleanup in Siheung-dong, Seongnam City, Eco Law News, October 26, 2015
- ↑ The Church of God Conducts Volunteer Activities at Tancheon in Bundang and Over 100 Locations Worldwide, Kyeonggi Ilbo, April 22, 2013
- ↑ Blood Donation Relay Campaign Concludes Successfully at New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple of the Church of God, Kyeonggi Ilbo, March 15, 2017
- ↑ Certificate of Recognition from Governor of Gyeonggi Province, WATV Awards, November 15, 2016