The Church of God in South America: Difference between revisions

The church members in South America care for their neighbors as themselves, as Christ requested, and are devoted to helping those in need. They find the areas that need support in their communities, discuss the concerns with [[Church of God Headquarters|Headquarters]], and carry out volunteer services in a swift and systematic manner. The members willingly take the lead in promoting well-being so that no one is left behind and everyone lives a happy life. They promote this by supporting child welfare facilities and visiting nursing homes for senior citizens and government offices. The members have also held [[Worldwide Blood Drive to Give Life Through the Love of the Passover|blood drives]] which have positively influenced their communities who are unfamiliar with the practice and have spread the importance of blood donation throughout various countries in South America.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://watvmedia.org/ko/media/god-the-mother-of-the-world|title= The World Takes Note of God the Mother|website=MEDIA CAST |publisher=  |date=May 16, 2019 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><br>Disasters such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, fires, and floods shake the foundation of people’s lives in a moment. With the earnest desire to deliver Mother’s love, the church members carry out disaster relief activities such as providing meals and health care services to victims to help them return to their daily lives.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://watvmedia.org/ko/media/free-meal-service-for-the-displaced-people-by-fire-in-viya-el-salvador|title= Free food service to help the victims by the fire in Villa El Salvador|website=MEDIA CAST |publisher= |date=March 20, 2017 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url= https://news.watv.org/over/content.asp?articleid=o20121230125&page=1&cat=%B3%B2%BE%C6%B8%DE%B8%AE%C4%AB|title= For the One Who Need Mother’s Love|website=WATV News |publisher=  |date=December 30, 2012 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url= https://news.watv.org/over/content.asp?articleid=o20121213744|title=We wish to help the victims by embracing with warm Mother’s love|website=WATV News |publisher=  |date=December 13, 2012 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> In 2017, when there was an 8.1-magnitude earthquake in Mexico, the members provided supplies and services to support the victims.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://news.watv.org/over/content.asp?articleid=o20170913283&page=1&cat=%B3%B2%BE%C6%B8%DE%B8%AE%C4%AB|title= Earthquake Relief Activity in Mexico|website=WATV News |publisher=  |date=September 13, 2017 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> When the El Niño flood hit the whole country of Peru, the members traveled to where the victims were impacted and carried out recovery and relief efforts. Various efforts were made to help flood victims by holding blood drives and concerts.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://weekly.donga.com/3/search/11/1247154/1|title= Setting an Example for the World with Humanitarian Work|website=Weekly DongA |publisher=  |date= March 13, 2018|year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> When the Church of God provided free meal services to the fire victims in Villa El Salvador, Lima, Peru, one of the victims said to the members, “You have made me realize that we are not alone. While receiving help that I never expected, I felt that the world is helping each other. Thank you for not neglecting us.”<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://watvmedia.org/ko/media/free-meal-service-for-the-displaced-people-by-fire-in-viya-el-salvador|title= Free food service to help the victims by the fire in Villa El Salvador|website=MEDIA CAST |publisher=  |date=March 20, 2017 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><br>ASEZ and [[ASEZ WAO (하나님의교회 세계복음선교협회 직장인청년봉사단) |ASEZ WAO]] members in South America regularly carry out environmental protection activities.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://watvmedia.org/ko/media/beach-cleanup-activities-in-agua-dulce-peru|title= [Peru Beach Cleansing Activity] Let’s Overcome El Niño Climate Change Crisis with Environmental Cleanup|website=MEDIA CAST |publisher=  |date=August 1, 2017 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url= https://www.lujanhoy.com.ar/2020/01/21/jornada-de-concientizacion-y-limpieza-en-la-ribera-del-rio-lujan/|title= Jornada de concientización y limpieza en la ribera del río Luján|website=Lujan Hoy |publisher=  |date= January 21, 2020|year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url= https://www.lanacion.com.py/pais/2019/04/08/jovenes-fomentan-limpieza-de-calles-con-campana-ambiental/|title=Jóvenes fomentan limpieza de calles con campaña ambiental |website=LA NACION |publisher=  |date= April 8, 2019|year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url= https://lahora.com.ec/esmeraldas/noticia/1102216784/universitarios-coreanos-participaron-en-minga-de-limpieza-en-atacames|title= Universitarios coreanos participaron en minga de limpieza en Atacames|website=La Hora |publisher=  |date= January 22, 2019|year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url= https://hoy.com.do/realizan-trabajo-de-de-limpieza-y-acondicionamiento-del-area-verde/ |title= Realizan trabajo de de limpieza y acondicionamiento del área verde|website=Hoy |publisher=  |date= February 4, 2018|year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> They host global forums<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |url=  https://watvmedia.org/en/media/peru-forum|title= Let’s Make the World Beautiful ASEZ Global Forum in Peru|website=MEDIA CAST |publisher=  |date=July 16, 2019 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=  https://asez.org/global-forum-un-sdgs/|title= 2018 ASEZ Global Forum on the Implementation of UN SDGs|website= ASEZ.org|publisher=  |date=October 17, 2018 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> and [https://asezwao.org/conferences conferences]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.munihuacho.gob.pe/portal/index.php/noticias/item/6838-jovenes-voluntarios-realizaran-campana-ambiental-con-la-municipalidad-provincial-de-huaura|title= JÓVENES VOLUNTARIOS REALIZARÁN CAMPAÑA AMBIENTAL CON LA MUNICIPALIDAD PROVINCIAL DE HUAURA|website=Municipalidad Provincial de Huaura |publisher=  |date= January 21, 2020|year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url= https://asez.org/uruguay_partnership_eng/|title=Talk with the Minister of the Interior of Uruguay for Creating an Environment Conducive to Sustainable City |website=ASEZ.org |publisher=  |date=August 2, 2019 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url= https://asez.org/partnership_argentina/ |title= Multilateral Partnership for Sustainable Argentina|website=ASEZ.org |publisher=  |date=January 31, 2019 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://asez.org/meeting_peru_eng/ |title= ASEZ Holds a Conference to Build a Partnership with Minister of Justice and Human Rights and Vice Minister of Justice and Human Rights|website=ASEZ.org |publisher=  |date=January 28, 2019 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=  https://asez.org/novo_mou/|title= Novo Airao City signed an MOU with ASEZ for constant cooperation|website=ASEZ.org |publisher=  |date=January 28, 2019 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> with experts and influential figures from various fields to discuss practical ways to help solve the climate change crisis and raise awareness among local residents.<br>Since the COVID-19 outbreak, the churches have complied with government guidelines and are making efforts to stop the spread of the virus by providing personal protective equipment [PPE].<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://watv.org/donation-and-service-relays/|title= Donation and Service Relays to Combat COVID-19|website=WATV.org |publisher=  |date=July 8, 2020 |year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=  https://norteonline.com.ar/san-isidro-campana-de-corazon-a-corazon-de-asez-wao-entrega-de-kits-de-apoyo-al-personal-medico-que-lucha-contra-la-covid-19/|title=San Isidro: Campaña "De corazón a Corazón" de ASEZ WAO Entrega de kits de apoyo al personal médico que lucha contra la COVID-19 |website=NorteOnline |publisher=  |date= December 18, 2020|year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url= https://www.lavozdelnorte.cl/2020/09/iglesia-de-dios-sociedad-misionera-mundial-entrega-apoyo-al-regimiento-n21-coquimbo/|title= Iglesia de Dios Sociedad Misionera Mundial entrega apoyo al Regimiento N°21 Coquimbo|website=La Voz del Norte |publisher=  |date= September 2, 2020|year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> In Caracas, Venezuela, which has been experiencing economic hardship and social and political turmoil for many years, residents suffered from having no water for two months due to the aftermath of the pandemic. Even in the hot weather, the church members walked 5 km to deliver water to those in need.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://www.1gan.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=197538|title=Church of God Help All Countries of the World |website=Ilgan  |publisher= |date= July 2, 2020|year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref>