The Church of God in Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa
Members of the Church of God in Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa
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| Category | Church |
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| Purpose | Worship, Preaching the Gospel, Community Service |
| Location | Johannesburg, Gauteng, Republic of South Africa |
| Belong to | World Mission Society Church of God |
| Website | Church of God Official Website |
The Church of God in Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa, was established in April 2009. The official name is the World Mission Society Church of God in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Sanctuary Overview
- Establishment: April 11, 2009
- Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, Republic of South Africa
- Activities: Environmental cleanup, blood drive, etc.
Features
Johannesburg is the capital of Gauteng Province and the largest city in the Republic of South Africa. Known as a vibrant hub of culture and history, the city is home to renowned institutions such as the Johannesburg Art Gallery, which houses over 9,000 works of art, the Apartheid Museum, and the Hector Pieterson Museum. In 2002, Johannesburg hosted the World Summit on Sustainable Development, where representatives from over 190 countries gathered to establish global guidelines for prosperity and progress.
The truth of the new covenant was introduced in Johannesburg shortly after the first Church of God in Africa was established in Cape Town in 2004. As more people came to believe in God Elohim and sought to study the Bible more deeply, the Church of God was established in Johannesburg as well.
Since realizing the existence of God the Mother, members of the Church of God in Johannesburg have been actively engaged in volunteer work, sharing Her love with their neighbors. One example is their joint effort with the Church of God in Pretoria to organize regular blood drives, helping to save lives and raise awareness of the importance of blood donation.[1][2] Their efforts were recognized by the South African National Blood Service, which presented the church with a plaque of appreciation.[3]
Church members are also dedicated to environmental conservation, leading various cleanup campaigns throughout the city and beyond. Young adults in particular, as members of the University Student Volunteer Group (ASEZ) and Young Adult Worker Volunteer Group (ASEZ WAO), take the lead in promoting environmental awareness. Their initiatives range from cleaning busy urban centers to restoring forests and rivers in remote areas.[4][5][6][7][8] In January 2017, ASEZ members were featured on SABC News to introduce their activities.[9] That same month, when they conducted a cleanup near the Kingsway Campus of the University of Johannesburg. City Councilor Genevieve Sherman visited the site to express her gratitude in person, and the campaign drew positive attention from across the community.[10]
During the COVID-19 pandemic in September 2021, ASEZ WAO members launched the Heart to Heart Project to show appreciation for frontline workers. They visited Helen Joseph Hospital and delivered heartfelt messages and gifts to medical staff, administrative workers, and janitors who had supported the healthcare system during the crisis.[11] Sipho Senabe, Chief Director at the Gauteng Department of Health commended the group, saying, “The efforts of young people are making a significant impact in transforming our nation.”[12]
In recognition of their outstanding contributions, ASEZ in Johannesburg received two certificates of appreciation from the Tshwane City Council[13][14] and an additional certificate from the Emfuleni City Council for their exemplary work in environmental protection and community service.
External links
- World Mission Society Church of God South Africa
- "The Church of God in Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa". WATV News.
See also
- The Church of God in Africa
- The Church of God in Cape Town, Republic of South Africa
- The Church of God in Bellville, Cape Town, Republic of South Africa
- The Church of God in Pretoria, Republic of South Africa
- The Church of God in Durban, Republic of South Africa
Related videos
- Worldwide Campus Clean Up Campaign
References
- ↑ Church of God host blood drive, Northcliff Melville Times, November 11, 2018
- ↑ Practicing 'Life Sharing' Together with the Local Community, WATV News, December 21, 2012
- ↑ Certificate of Appreciation from South African National Blood Service, WATV Awards, June 26, 2018
- ↑ Joburg Mayor joins environmental clean-up campaign in Diepkloof, Soweto Urban, September 13, 2022
- ↑ Local church helps clean up Pennyville with Joburg Mayor, Gauteng News, March 14, 2022
- ↑ Sunnyside showed love through clean-up, Rekord, May 29, 2019
- ↑ World Mission Society Church cleans up Sandton, Sandton Chronicle, October 23, 2017
- ↑ World Mission Society Church of God Provides COVID-19 Relief Efforts Worldwide, Kyeonggi Ilbo, April 14, 2021
- ↑ World Mission Society Church of God embarks on a clean up campaign, SABC News, January 15, 2017
- ↑ Cleanliness is next to Godliness, Northcliff Melville Times, November 23, 2017
- ↑ Helen Joseph Hospital staff get cheer-up kits, Northcliff Melville Times, October 26, 2021
- ↑ Planting Trees and Cleaning Rivers and Beaches: Global Youth Lead Environmental Protection Efforts, The JoongAng, December 4, 2021
- ↑ Certificate of Appreciation from Member of Mayoral Committee, Tshwane (ASEZ at University of Johannesburg), WATV Awards, February 13, 2020
- ↑ Certificate of Appreciation from Member of Mayoral Committee, Tshwane (ASEZ at University of the Witwatersrand), WATV Awards, February 13, 2020