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

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= March 14, 2022|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=April 7, 2021 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref>

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= March 19, 2019|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=December 30, 2012 |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= April 25, 2018|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=April 30, 2013 |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= July 11, 2018|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=August 1, 2018 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref>