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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> | 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> | ||
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 [[The Church of God Overseas Visiting Group|Overseas Visiting Group]] | 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 [[The Church of God Overseas Visiting Group|Overseas Visiting Group]]<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> to experience the love of [[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=TV ZUID |publisher= |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=Joongang.tv |publisher= |date= July 11, 2018|year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> by visiting nursing homes to help senior citizens go for a walk outside. | 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=TV ZUID |publisher= |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=Joongang.tv |publisher= |date= July 11, 2018|year= |author= |page= |series= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> by visiting nursing homes to help senior citizens go for a walk outside. |