The Church of God in Durban, Republic of South Africa

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The Church of God in Durban,
Republic of South Africa
Members of the Church of God in Durban, South Africa
Members of the Church of God in Durban, South Africa
CategoryChurch
PurposeWorship, Evangelism, Community Service
LocationDurban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Belong toWorld Mission Society Church of God
WebsiteChurch of God Official Website

The Church of God in Durban, Republic of South Africa, was established in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal in August 2012. The official name is the World Mission Society Church of God in Durban, Republic of South Africa.

Sanctuary Overview

  • Establishment: August 2, 2012
  • Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, Republic of South Africa
  • Activities: Environmental cleanups, community service, etc.

Features

Before the Church of God was officially established in Durban, South Africa, local members had already received the truth of the new covenant through short- and long-term missionary teams from Korea and members from Cape Town and other regions. They cherished God’s commandments and remained steadfast in their faith in God Elohim. Recently, they have been studying the Bible in-depth through the Zulu video sermons produced by the Headquarters to better accommodate the local community, where Zulu is spoken more frequently than English. Young adults from various regions, including Cape Town, Pretoria, and Johannesburg, as well as young adults from Southern African countries such as Zambia and Zimbabwe, gathered at the Church in Cape Town to strengthen their passion for the gospel.[1]

Durban, located in KwaZulu-Natal Province, is one of the most populous cities in the Republic of South Africa with approximately 3.2 million people (as of January 2023).[2] The Church of God in Durban actively engages in diverse activities to spread the love of Christ to many residents and extends a helping hand to those in need. Members visited local nursing homes multiple times to share joy through cultural events and companionship, offering seniors warmth and encouragement.[3][4][5] ASEZ, the university student volunteer group, spent meaningful time with children at child and youth welfare centers, joined by visiting members from Korea.[6] ASEZ WAO, the young adult worker volunteer group, showed appreciation and respect for healthcare workers at Life Entabeni Hospital by delivering snack kits during the COVID-19 pandemic, recognizing their dedication to public health.[7]

Durban Church members join flood recovery efforts at Country Club Beach
Durban Church members join flood recovery efforts at Country Club Beach

Church members are also actively engaged in beautifying the environment. They regularly carry out cleanups on the streets and beaches to protect the environment while making a positive impact on the community.[8][9][10][11] In December 2012, when members collected trash around the Berea Market area, the Education and Environment Manager of Durban City Hall personally visited the site and expressed gratitude, saying, “The Church of God is the first private organization to support environmental cleanup in this area.”[12]

In April 2022, when record-breaking heavy rains caused severe damage in Durban, church members took part in flood recovery efforts at Country Club Beach. Volunteers worked diligently to clear the beach, which was covered in debris such as trash and fallen tree branches, helping the community return to normal life.

See also

External links

  • World Mission Society Church of God South Africa
  • "The Church of God in Durban, Republic of South Africa". WATV News.

References

  1. ↑ The Story of the Southern Africa Youth Camp, Elohist, September 2019
  2. ↑ Durban Population 2023, World Population Review
  3. ↑ Church entertains the elderly, Berea Mail, February 18, 2014
  4. ↑ Cultural event and cleaning at a nursing home in Durban, World Mission Society Church of God South Africa, August 20, 2017
  5. ↑ Cultural event and cleaning at Durban Children’s Home in Durban, World Mission Society Church of God South Africa
  6. ↑ Students spread goodwill, Berea Mail, September 15, 2018
  7. ↑ Volunteer group express gratitude to frontline workers, Berea Mail, July 1, 2021
  8. ↑ Church hosts clean-up, Berea Mail, December 4, 2017
  9. ↑ World Mission Society Church of God Supports COVID-19 Prevention Efforts Worldwide, Kyeonggi Ilbo, April 14, 2021
  10. ↑ Cleanup at Siphiwe Zuma Ave. and Umbilo Rd. in Durban, World Mission Society Church of God South Africa, May 1, 2016
  11. ↑ Cleanup at Berea St. in Durban, World Mission Society Church of God South Africa, December 23, 2012
  12. ↑ Environmental Guardians Raising Community Awareness, WATV News, December 23, 2012
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