The Church of God in Rotterdam, Netherlands: Difference between revisions

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|image=[[file:네덜란드 로테르담 하나님의 교회.jpg|thumb|360px|가운데|The Church of God in Rotterdam, Netherlands Building view]]

|Name=The Church of God in Rotterdam, Netherlands

|Location=[https://goo.gl/maps/RRxxKNdNi2g4NM9g9 Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands]

|Category=Church

|Purpose=Worship, Preaching the Gospel, Community Service

|Belong to=[[World Mission Society Church of God]]

|Website=[https://watv.org/ Church of God Official Website]

The Netherlands is located in Western Europe and borders Germany and Belgium. It is known for its windmills and tulips which have become symbols for the country. Twenty-six percent of the land is below sea level, so windmills were built in many places to prevent seawater from overflowing. Since the late 16th century, tulips, which are suitable for climatic conditions, have been cultivated and studied extensively in the country.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://www.expatica.com/nl/moving/about/netherlands-facts-108857/|title= 30 surprising facts about the Netherlands|website= |publisher=EXPACTICA |date= 2022. 3. 14|year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url= https://dutchreview.com/culture/society/tulips-in-the-netherlands-dutch-thing/|title= The Dutch and tulips: how did tulips in the Netherlands become a thing?|website= |publisher= DUTCH REVIEW |date=2021. 4. 7 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref>

The Netherlands was first introduced to the Church of God during the [https://theme.archives.go.kr//next/photo/universiade03List.do Daegu Summer Universiade 2003]. The Church of God showed its support for the Dutch athletes by welcoming them, providing translation, and cheering for them during the games. The members also introduced the athletes to Korean culture such as the beauty of hanbok (traditional Korean clothes) by showing them traditional wedding clothes. The team leader, Hans van Rooijen, was impressed by the members' enthusiasm and wanted to maintain a good relationship with the church.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20030819291|title=Unique Wedding Event Held in Athlete’s Village|website= WATV News|publisher= |date= |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref>

In 2006, Korean missionaries were sent to the Netherlands and the Church of God was established in Amsterdam, and then in Rotterdam three years later. [https://en.rotterdam.info/ Rotterdam], located in the province of [https://www.zuid-holland.nl/ Zuid-Holland], is the second largest city in the Netherlands. It has many cultural attractions such as the [https://www.boijmans.nl/ Museum Boijmans van Beuningen]and the [https://www.maritiemmuseum.nl/en Maritime Museum]. Every year, the city holds the annual [https://iffr.com/en International Film Festival]so that guests can enjoy culture and art. The [https://www.portofrotterdam.com/nl Port of Rotterdam]is the largest seaport in Europe and serves as a hub for European trade.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://www.portofrotterdam.com/en/why-rotterdam/port-will-take-you-ahead|title= The port that will take you ahead|website=Port of Rotterdam |publisher= |date= |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><br>  

[[file:네덜란드 로테르담 거리정화.jpg|thumb|Cleanup in Zuiderpark, Rotterdam, and its surroundings]]

The members of the Church of God in Rotterdam observe God’s teachings recorded in the Bible. In the past, members have traveled to Korea as part of the [[Church of God Overseas Visiting Group|Overseas Visiting Group]] to experience the love of<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://english.watv.org/news/content.asp?idx=41446&page=1&searchString=netherland&back=all |title= The 66th Overseas Visiting Group|website= English WATV|publisher= |date= |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url= https://watv.org/overseas-visiting-group/|title= Overseas Visiting Group|website=WATV.org |publisher= |date= |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> [[God the Father]] and [[God the Mother]] and study the truth of the [[New Covenant|new covenant]] more deeply. With a greater understanding of biblical teachings and Mother’s love, they strive to set good examples as [[Christian|Christians]] by carrying out volunteer services to help build unity within their communities.

They bring great excitement and enthusiasm into cities by holding street cleanups to protect the environment and hosting<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0KwwQLEiy8|title= TV Charlois Wijkjournaal 18-03-19|website= |publisher= TV ZUID |date= 2019. 3. 19|year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url= https://news.watv.org/over/content.asp?articleid=o20121230515|title=Environmental Cleanup Conducted in Various Europe Cities Commemorating New Jerusalem Day |website=WATV News |publisher= |date=2012. 12. 30 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> [[Worldwide Blood Drive to Give Life Through the Love of the Passover|blood drives]] to save many lives.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://newyorkwmscog.com/2018-mega-blood-drive-for-the-passover/|title= 2018 Mega Blood Drive for the Passover|website=The Church of God in New York |publisher= |date= 2018. 4. 25|year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> They also held the ''Gift Donation Event to Help Sick Children'' for about two weeks at the square in Hoogstraat to deliver hope and encouragement to children.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20130430245|title=Sharing Love with Neighbors Preparing Passover Around the World |website=WATV.org |publisher= |date=2013. 4. 30 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> In addition to this, they show love to their neighbors<ref>{{Cite web |url= http://www.joongang.tv/news/articleView.html?idxno=8604|title= Church of God Opens 13th Dedication Ceremony in Incheon|website= |publisher= Joongang.tv |date= 2018. 7. 11|year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> by visiting nursing homes to help senior citizens go for a walk outside to receive fresh air.

ASEZ members in this region carried out a crime prevention campaign with Korean members who visited during their vacation to deliver a message of hope. They said, ”Let’s make a crime-free world together with Mother’s love.” [[ASEZ WAO (하나님의교회 세계복음선교협회 직장인청년봉사단)|ASEZ WAO]] members are also carrying out environmental improvement activities such as street cleanups, reducing plastic use campaigns, and planting trees in cooperation with public institutions to let the community know about the importance of protecting the environment.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=o20180801907|title= Church of God University Student Volunteers ASEZ, Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group ASEZ WAO Conduct Summer Overseas Volunteer Work 2018|website= WATV News|publisher= |date=2018. 8. 1 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref>

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